[VIDEO] First 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X Driving Reviews Are Out

No sane person is going to spec a GSX coupe to 140k+. But 130-135k is not beyond the pale–if it’s an HTC.

I’m still bemused by these reviews. E-Ray never had integration software issues. I never had “lurching” under acceleration. I’ve never had steering issues while regen braking was occurring. What in the concocted myths is this crap?

Nor do I agree with the assessment that something that costs over 100k should be “a raucous event”. Sometimes, you just want a grand tourer that will gobsmack everything else on the road–while still having the manners and composure to rival a peak-era Mercedes. I think EV’s have broken people’s brains to the point where any ICE powered car (especially a hybrid one) that has such acceleration and power–is automatically down-voted if it doesn’t have NVH that clearly distinguishes it from a performance EV.

Any ICE can be given NVH. Just use solid motor mounts and straight pipes. It is far more difficult to create an ICE powered car that out-accelerates most everything except it’s big-brother stable-mates–and with the ability to “turn it on” or “turn it off” at the drop of a hat. The sports car equivalent of “lady in the streets but a freak in the sheets”.

If I want “hardcore” and “dramatic character” I can just get a hellcat or a demon. Composure, comfort and competence–in addition to performance–used to be icing on the cake; not a detraction.

2 COMMENTS

IPD Jul 30, 2026 At 1:24 pm

No sane person is going to spec a GSX coupe to 140k+. But 130-135k is not beyond the pale–if it’s an HTC.

I’m still bemused by these reviews. E-Ray never had integration software issues. I never had “lurching” under acceleration. I’ve never had steering issues while regen braking was occurring. What in the concocted myths is this crap?

Nor do I agree with the assessment that something that costs over 100k should be “a raucous event”. Sometimes, you just want a grand tourer that will gobsmack everything else on the road–while still having the manners and composure to rival a peak-era Mercedes. I think EV’s have broken people’s brains to the point where any ICE powered car (especially a hybrid one) that has such acceleration and power–is automatically down-voted if it doesn’t have NVH that clearly distinguishes it from a performance EV.

Any ICE can be given NVH. Just use solid motor mounts and straight pipes. It is far more difficult to create an ICE powered car that out-accelerates most everything except it’s big-brother stable-mates–and with the ability to “turn it on” or “turn it off” at the drop of a hat. The sports car equivalent of “lady in the streets but a freak in the sheets”.

If I want “hardcore” and “dramatic character” I can just get a hellcat or a demon. Composure, comfort and competence–in addition to performance–used to be icing on the cake; not a detraction.
Mr Sir Jul 30, 2026 At 3:09 pm

The GSX is where it is at. Supercar acceleration. Sure the ZR1X is infinitely cool. But what are you gonna do with it?