Along with the Z06's widebody shape, the 721-hp GSX shares the Stingray's new LS6 6.7-liter V-8 and the ZR1X's front e-motor.
The 2027 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport X debuts as the replacement for the hybrid all-wheel-drive Corvette E-Ray.The GSX pairs GM's new LS6 535-hp 6.7-liter V-8 with a 186-hp electric motor on the front axle; the hybrid system produces a combined 721 horsepower.
The new Grand Sport X should go on sale sometime this fall, and its cost will likely exceed the outgoing E-Ray's $111,095 starting price. The letter X is used to designate all sorts of things. In mathematics, it's an unknown variable. If you see the symbol on a treasure map, grab a duffel bag and a shovel, because the location might make you the next Richie Rich. The late rapper DMX famously sang about the letter in his braggadocious ballad, 'X Gon' Give It to Ya.' But when it comes to Chevrolet, X now identifies its hybrid all-wheel-drive Corvette models. Following in the wildly wide tire tracks of the ZR1X, the new 2027 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport X debuts as the replacement to the E-Ray.A 721-HP Hybrid AWD Corvette At the heart of every non-ZR1/Z06 Corvette is GM's new small-block V-8, which uses the LS6 moniker. This naturally aspirated 6.7-liter mill musters 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque. Like the outgoing E-Ray, the hybrid Grand Sport's mid-mounted V-8 pairs with an electric motor on the front axle that enables all-wheel drive. Along with a compact lithium-ion battery, the GSX's e-motor was plucked from the ZR1X and makes the same 186 hp and 145 pound-feet. Altogether, the Grand Sport X packs a heady 721 horses, though Chevy didn't share its peak torque figure. We'll also have to wait until a later date for performance estimates.Both the regular rear-wheel-drive Grand Sport and its X-rated counterpart have a wider body like the Corvette Z06. Each GS model can also be dressed up with the nameplate's signature hash marks, now located on the rear fender for the first time, as well as Admiral Blue paint and a white center stripe. The Grand Sports share myriad performance parts too, such as standard Magnetic Ride Control dampers and Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tires. The GSX can be fitted with Michelin's PS4 summer tires as part of the optional Performance package, but it misses out on the ultra-sticky Cup 2 tires that are included with its sibling's track-focused pack. Still, the hybrid Grand Sport has standard carbon-ceramic brakes. It also has an exclusive Stealth drive mode, allowing limited pure-electric propulsion at speeds up to 50 mph. A separate Shuttle mode is similar but capped at 23 mph—perfect for avoiding the wrath of any neighborhood Karls or Karens eager to report noise violations to the HOA. Once you reach the racetrack, though, the GSX offers additional modes to take advantage of its hybrid system. These include Endurance , Qualifying , and Push-to-Pass . Inside, the Grand Sport X enjoys the same layout as the rest of the Corvette family. For its debut model year, Chevy is offering a Launch Edition, which covers nearly the entire interior in Santorini Blue. The mostly monochromatic color scheme is accented with red contrast stitching, and the headrests feature a distinctive embossed image that's mirrored on the floor mats. Other interesting visual details include a Grand Sport logo on the steering wheel and a waterfall-like speaker plaque.Chevy hasn't yet announced pricing for the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X, though we expect it'll cost more than the outgoing E-Ray, which currently starts at $111,095. Both Grand Sports, along with the updated Stingray, will begin production this summer at GM's assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The trio should reach dealerships sometime in the second half of this year.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used Cars
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