On Monday we got some great news about the pricing of the new 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X directly from Chevrolet. This is the one metric that could make or break sales and we think that Chevrolet nailed it with the 1LT Grand Sport Coupe starting at $88,495 and the Grand Sport X 1LT Coupe will start at $112,195. Both figures include the mandatory $2,495 Delivery Freight Charge (DFC).
Chevrolet says their Stingray and Grand Sport models will account for the vast majority of sales, and it has been the opinions of many Corvette pundits that the Grand Sport has the potential for becoming the overall best selling model, as long as Chevrolet got the pricing right which we believe they did.
Chevrolet also sent over a couple prices for variants of the Grand Sport including the starting price (with DFC) for the Hardtop Convertibles.
The 1LT Grand Sport Convertible starts at $95,495 while the 1LT Grand Sport X Convertible will be available starting at $119,195.
We also see great value for those who will option their Corvette Grand Sports with the Z52 Track Package. That options package includes the Z06-style Carbon Aero, track chassis tuning, quad center exhaust, carbon ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires. The Z52 Track Pack starts at $109,190 which we assume is the pricing with the 1LT trim package.
The Z52 Sport Package with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and high-performance brakes from the Z06 is $3,500.
As for the Grand Sport X Performance Package, it appears to mirror the E-Ray’s ZER package which offers Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires for an additional $500.
Thanks to one of our dealers, we have the full trim package pricings for the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X. They are:
| Corvette Model | MSRP | Delivery Charge (DFC) | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Sport | |||
| 1LT Coupe | $86,000 | $2,495 | $88,495 |
| 2LT Coupe | $93,100 | $2,495 | $95,595 |
| 3LT Coupe | $97,750 | $2,495 | $100,245 |
| 1LT Convertible | $93,000 | $2,495 | $95,495 |
| 2LT Convertible | $100,100 | $2,495 | $102,595 |
| 3LT Convertible | $104,750 | $2,495 | $107,245 |
| Grand Sport X | |||
| 1LT Coupe | $109,700 | $2,495 | $112,195 |
| 2LT Coupe | $115,200 | $2,495 | $117,695 |
| 3LT Coupe | $120,350 | $2,495 | $122,845 |
| 1LT Convertible | $116,700 | $2,495 | $119,195 |
| 2LT Convertible | $122,200 | $2,495 | $124,695 |
| 3LT Convertible | $127,350 | $2,495 | $129,845 |
We think the $86,000 base price (without the DFC) is a perfect fit within the current C8 Corvette pricing matrix. In fact, Chevrolet provided the base starting prices (including DFC) with all six models and they are:
• Stingray – $73,495
• Grand Sport – $88,495
• Grand Sport X – $112,195
• Z06 – $121,395
• ZR1 – $197,195
• ZR1X – $227,395
Again, great job to Chevrolet for hitting the sweet spot with pricing with the Grand Sport and keeping the Grand Sport X where the E-Ray was. Now that pricing is out, does it justify trading in your C8 Stingrays or E-Rays for the new Grand Sport with the new LS6 535-hp V8? Let us know in the comments below.
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I’m so glad they kept the Grand Sport in the mid-80s. In fact, I had a really strong feeling it was going to start around $85,000, which flies in the face of some places saying it would start in the ’90s. Definitely the sweet spot!
Add about $20,000 more in options and you’ll have a pretty good car.
Unless you are in a position to frequently track your car, probably money wasted. That being said, Stingray is still the coolest name. The lightweight 1LT Stingray is crazy quick.
I will probably trade my E-Ray for the GS X. Upgraded motors and center exit exhaust are the 2 attractions.
The eRay was a great idea handicapped with a horrible name. The Grand Sport seems to have fixed many wrongs, the center exhaust being the biggest improvement aside from the name.
E-Ray is a fantastic name; “Grand Sport” isn’t a fish. GM flubbed the marketing so bad they had to rebrand. If they’d stop taking advice from Cracker Barrel and Bud Light’s marketing departments…this wouldn’t have been an issue.
“1 part V8 Stingray + 1 part F1 Hybrid AWD system = E-Ray”
Had they started with that–they would have sold twice as many.
Love our ERAY and will upgrade to Grand Sport X 3LT HTC as soon as orders are available.
I’m opting for the Stingray Z51, quad exhaust (HTC). I’ll never track my car, but I’ll damn sure street run it. I don’t need the electric motor though, because besides the track where else can you drive it like a race car? I like the pricing, I figured $85 to $90K should do it for me. Anyway, it’ll be my last Vette!
Add options and stealership ADM and you have a $130,000 Corvette. I would rather go out and buy a low mileage C7 Z06 with a M7 that would not have massive depreciation.
I own a 2023 convertible anniversary special absolutely beautiful car but I look forward to getting into one of these grand sport coupe two LT track pack.
The Grand Sport X is a deal, but we are keeping our E-Ray for the foreseeable future. We’re still in love with it.
I will wait to see if any gremlins show up because of first year production of the new engine.
When will the GrandSport be added to the Configurator??????????
I still think the C7 is the last good looking Corvette. I love my C7 Stingray it handles like it’s on rails and Z06s can’t shake me.
$88.5k with DFC seems right. I always said it would be a 15k premium over the SR–and that is precisely what we got.
Now if we could just get a Stingray-X, J-56 brakes, starting at 99k–I’d be happy. I know it isn’t happening, but that’s what would be the best of all worlds–for me.
I think the 1953 Corvette is the last good looking corvette. But front engine cars are obsolete because the engine is in the wrong place to develop enough traction for today’s high horsepower engines. So I will drive a C8.
If over MSRP will never buy it.
We’ve seen this “limited availability, high demand” movie for a new Corvette model before. Waiting a year or two for a Grand Sport isn’t forever. Just get on a list at MacMulkin in New Hampshire and when it’s your turn, pay MSRP. Note that first year of production typically includes a few bugs and problems. Patience pays off with lower prices and better quality. So unless your primary reason to buy is to be “first” and show-off like a white leather loafer, country club poser, let time do it’s work and wait. These are mass production cars.
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