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Corvette lineup, performance records, and auctions

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The Corvette programme continues to generate headline‑making headline-making moments across new models, record‑setting record-setting runs and high‑value high-value collector sales. In late July 2026, MotorTrend paired the new Grand Sport – built on the Z06/ZR1 chassis with a 6.7‑L V8 delivering 535 hp – with a 158‑mile cruise along Arizona’s Route 66. Following this, Chevrolet introduced the introduction of the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X, which expands the C8 lineup with a 6.7-liter V8 and a hybrid variant. General Motors announced that Chevrolet has commenced production of the 2027 Corvette E-Ray will conclude with Grand Sport. Positioned between the 2026 model year, to be succeeded by Stingray and Z06 models, the Grand Sport X. Production accounts for approximately 35% of the all Corvette production. Early production data indicates that approximately 2,700 Grand Sport X officially commenced at units have been manufactured. While initial orders showed a split between 1,454 coupes and 1,198 convertibles, more recent figures show 54.8% of customers opting for the Bowling Green assembly plant in Kentucky, coupe version. Admiral Blue has emerged as the most popular color, accounting for nearly 32% of orders with 837 units, followed by Arctic White, Black, and Pitch Grey. Many buyers are also selecting the first customer vehicles rolling off high-end 3LT trim and the line on August 17, 2026. Technical updates for Z52 Performance Package. In performance testing, the 2027 lineup include Grand Sport has demonstrated strong capabilities. In a MotorTrend lateral acceleration test, the new model outperformed other C8 variants. Utilizing the high-compression LS6 engine, which V8 engine—which produces 535 horsepower—40 hp more than the previous LT2 engine—enabling and 520 lb-ft of torque—the vehicle achieved a top speed 0-60 mph time of 200 mph. To potentially avoid reliability issues, the LS6 utilizes Active Fuel Management (AFM) rather than the more complex Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM). The 2027 Stingray, powered by this 6.7-liter atmospheric LS6 V8, can accelerate from 0 to 96 km/h in 2.8 seconds. However, EPA data indicates 2.7 seconds and a decrease in fuel efficiency for 60-to-0 mph braking distance of 98 feet, aided by Brembo ceramic brakes. As the 2027 Stingray, which is rated at 15 mpg city brand evolves toward more expensive and 18 mpg combined, placing its consumption in a similar range to high-volume V8 SUVs electrified models like the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Grand Sport X features an upgraded hybrid system utilizing components from and the ZR1X, including an electric front motor providing up to 186 hp. Combined with outgoing E-Ray, the LS6 engine, secondary market for older generations is expanding. While current mid-engined C8 models can exceed $227,500, older generations such as the system produces 721 hp. C4 (1984–1996) are increasingly available on the used market for under $10,000.

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  1. 2026-09-15 20:33 UTC Corvette lineup, performance records, and auctions
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