Chevrolet Corvette C8 2027: New Engine, Grand Sport Trim Returns

Chevrolet is preparing the most significant update for the Corvette C8 since the generation's debut in 2020. For the 2027 model year, the sports car will get a new engine, the return of the Grand Sport trim, and a revised pricing structure for factory options.

The big news is under the hood—or rather, behind the driver. The 6.2-liter V8 LT2 will be replaced by a new 6.7-liter V8 LS6 small block. This is a major moment for the Corvette: the model has always relied on the combination of a powerful naturally aspirated V8, relatively simple construction, and a price lower than European supercars. The new engine should preserve that formula while giving the C8 a fresh performance boost.

The second big change is the return of the Corvette Grand Sport. This version traditionally sits between the base models and the extreme ZR variants. For buyers, it might offer the most interesting balance: more aggression, technology, and status, but without going full track-focused.

Option prices will shift unevenly. Some items will become more affordable, but carbon fiber and exterior packages will see notable increases. The Carbon Aero kits for the ZR1 and ZR1X will rise to $12,995, an increase of $2,500. Carbon fiber wheels are now priced at $15,995, up $2,000 from before. The ZR1 ZTK Track Performance package will go up by another $1,600.

There are less pleasant details too. The Color Combination Override option, which allows non-standard exterior and interior color pairings, will jump from $625 to $1,495. The carbon fiber instrument panel trim Level 2 will add $300, and the carbon fiber instrument cluster surround will add $295. The front lift system with memory will become $400 more expensive, reaching $2,995.

But Chevrolet hasn't raised prices across the board. Polished aluminum wheels will actually drop by $300, to $4,395. Black lug nuts will go from $175 to $105, and the dark front crossed-flags emblem will be $25 cheaper.

The update shows where the Corvette is headed. The core idea remains the same: plenty of engine for the money. But around it, there are more expensive details, personalization options, and carbon fiber—that's where Chevrolet now collects premium payments from those who want not just a fast C8, but a Corvette with the right look.