2027 Corvette Grand Sport X Offers Super-Hybrid Power at a Fraction of Supercar Cost

Chevrolet's 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X arrives as a super-hybrid replacement for the E-Ray, combining a stroked 409-cubic-inch LS6 V-8 with an electric front axle to produce 721 horsepower and 655 pound-feet of torque. Priced at $112,195, it undercuts the ZR1X by more than half and is far cheaper than a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS hybrid, which starts near $191,650. The vehicle employs a sophisticated AWD system, MagneRide dampers that adjust thousands of times per second, and carbon-ceramic brakes, while offering modes such as Charge +, Qualifying, Push-to-Pass, and a stealth electric-only setting up to 50 mph.

Standard equipment includes Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires, a 1.9 kWh battery for rapid regenerative bursts, and a performance exhaust option. Test drives through Manhattan, the Catskills, Long Island and New England demonstrated strong grip, rapid 0-60 times around 2.5 seconds, and a fuel economy ranging from 11 to 22 mpg depending on driving style. Chevrolet hopes the Grand Sport X will attract buyers who desire supercar performance without the premium price tag, while also showcasing hybrid technology as a bridge between traditional gasoline power and full electrification.