Chevrolet just handed sports car buyers one of the most compelling value arguments in a generation. A brand-new engine, sharper handling, and a starting price under $89,000 — and that’s before you even look at what Porsche is charging for half the power.
The 2027 Corvette lineup is here, pricing is official, and the numbers tell a story that every performance car buyer needs to read before signing anything.
The Grand Sport is the sweet spot nobody expected
The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport comes in at $88,495 including freight and destination. That buys you Chevy’s brand-new 6.7-liter V8 — the first sixth-generation small block — producing 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque. Compared to last year’s car, that’s 40 more horsepower and 55 more lb-ft of torque for roughly the same money.
The base Stingray also picks up the new engine at $73,495, a $1,000 increase that’s easy to stomach given what you’re getting under the hood. But the Grand Sport is where things get genuinely interesting — Z06-style handling, a more aggressive chassis tune, and now a powertrain that finally matches the attitude of the car’s looks.
Grand Sport X pricing undercuts the E-Ray by almost nothing
Here’s the real story: the Grand Sport X, which packs an electric front motor alongside the new V8 for a combined 721 horsepower and all-wheel drive, starts at just $112,195. That’s only $1,100 more than the E-Ray it replaces in the lineup. For 721 horsepower and AWD launch traction, that price is almost surreal.
Convertible buyers aren’t left out either. The Grand Sport drops the top at $95,495, while the Grand Sport X convertible starts at $119,195. Add the Track Performance Package to the base Grand Sport hardtop and you’re looking at $109,190 — that gets you carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber aero components, Michelin track tires, and a quad-exit center exhaust. It transforms the car into something that looks and drives like a factory race build.
| Model | Starting Price | Horsepower | Drivetrain | Key Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette Stingray | $73,495 | 535 hp | RWD | New 6.7L V8 entry point |
| Corvette Grand Sport | $88,495 | 535 hp | RWD | Z06 handling + new V8 |
| Corvette Grand Sport X | $112,195 | 721 hp | AWD | Hybrid AWD, replaces E-Ray |
| Corvette Z06 | $121,395 | 670 hp | RWD | Actually got cheaper in 2027 |
| Corvette ZR1 | $197,195 | 1,064 hp | RWD | Twin-turbo 5.5L flat-plane V8 |
| Corvette ZR1X | $227,395 | 1,250 hp | AWD | Fastest Corvette ever built |
| Porsche 911 Turbo S | $270,000 | 701 hp | AWD | 549 fewer hp than ZR1X |
ZR1X crosses $227K and the price hikes are hard to ignore
The ZR1X is where my enthusiasm gets complicated. At $227,395, it costs $15,200 more than the 2026 model — and the ZR1 itself jumped $8,705 to $197,195. No new engine, no new hardware additions. Just a significantly larger bill. That’s the catch nobody seems to want to say out loud right now.
What Chevrolet isn’t saying plainly is that these hikes likely reflect both production cost pressures and the reality that demand at the top of the Corvette hierarchy remains strong enough to absorb them. These cars sell. The ZR1X still produces 1,250 horsepower through AWD, still laps the Nürburgring faster than practically anything with a street license. But paying $15,200 more for the same mechanicals as last year stings, even for a supercar bargain.
Porsche charges $270,000 for less power — think about that
To anyone still questioning whether these Corvettes are overpriced, consider this: the Porsche 911 Turbo S starts at $270,000 and makes 701 horsepower. The ZR1X makes 1,250 horsepower and costs $42,605 less — before options inflate the Porsche’s price further. If you want a Porsche that technically laps the Nürburgring faster than the ZR1X, you’ll need to spend even more than the Turbo S sticker, on a car that still produces 549 fewer horsepower.
Even the Grand Sport plays this game well. At $88,495, it undercuts the entry-level Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe’s $135,500 starting price by nearly $47,000 — while delivering a more purpose-built track experience. The Z06, strangely and satisfyingly, actually dropped in price from $122,795 to $121,395 for 2027. In a year of price increases, that small move says something about how Chevy is positioning the mid-range of the lineup.
Order books open soon — and the old 6.2 will get discounted fast
Orders for most of the 2027 Corvette lineup open April 16, 2026. The Grand Sport X is the exception — those orders won’t open until summer, which makes sense given it’s replacing the E-Ray and likely needs additional production ramp-up time. If you’re in the market and flexible on timing, that car is worth the wait.
One more thing worth flagging: the outgoing 6.2-liter V8 cars are about to get very affordable. Once the new 6.7-liter models hit showrooms in volume, dealers will be motivated to move existing inventory. If you want a Stingray or Z06 with the older engine at a discount, the next few months represent a real window. The 6.2 isn’t a worse car — it’s just no longer the newest story Chevy is telling.
If you’re shopping performance cars in 2026, the 2027 Grand Sport lineup deserves a serious look before you write a check to anyone else. Head to your local Chevrolet dealer on or after April 16 to get your order in before allocation tightens — these will move fast once word spreads on what the new V8 actually feels like.
