The New Corvette Grand Sport: Debuting in 2026 in Kearney, NE
The New Corvette Grand Sport: Debuting in 2026 in Kearney, NE
Sixty years after five hand-built race cars terrorized Sebring, the most storied name in Corvette racing returns. Revealed in 2026 and arriving as a 2027 model, the all-new Corvette Grand Sport debuts Chevrolet’s next-generation LS6, a naturally aspirated 6.7-liter V8 making 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft, more torque than any naturally aspirated V8 in history. The result: 0 to 60 in 2.75 seconds and a 10.95-second quarter mile, wrapped in heritage hash marks, revived Admiral Blue Metallic paint, and an available quad center-exit exhaust. Purists get rear-wheel drive with standard Magnetic Ride Control; thrill-seekers can step up to the Grand Sport X, which adds ZR1X-derived electric all-wheel drive for a combined 721 horsepower. This is the new sweet spot of the entire Corvette lineup. Production begins this summer and allocations will not wait around. Talk to Midway Chevrolet in Kearney about Grand Sport availability and ordering today, and put your name on the next Corvette legend early.
Heritage You Can Read at Speed
The signature Grand Sport hash marks move to the rear fenders for the first time, saluting the mid-mounted V8, while revived Admiral Blue Metallic with a white center stripe recreates the icon. Unique 10-spoke forged wheels, available carbon-fiber wheels, and the Z52 Track package’s carbon aero complete the racer look.
A Cockpit Curated Like a Collector’s
The Launch Edition drenches nearly every surface in Santorini Blue with red stitching, embossed Grand Sport headrests, and a badge-finished steering wheel, built on the modern three-screen Corvette cockpit. Coupe buyers get the removable roof panel; the hardtop convertible drops its top in seconds.
The 2027 Grand Sport: A New V8 Era Begins
Every few decades, Chevrolet starts a new small-block chapter, and the Grand Sport gets the first page. The LS6 launches GM’s sixth generation of V8s with 409 cubic inches of naturally aspirated fury: 535 horsepower, 520 lb-ft, a 13.0:1 compression ratio, and a tunnel-ram intake that snaps the throttle alive. Built in Flint, Michigan, where Corvette V8s began in 1955, it fires the rear-drive Grand Sport to 60 in 2.75 seconds through the eight-speed dual-clutch and a shorter 5.56:1 final drive.
The chassis matches the badge’s history. Magnetic Ride Control and an electronic limited-slip differential come standard, the Z52 Sport package adds Z06-derived iron brakes with stiffer tuning and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber, and the Z52 Track package goes full circuit weapon with carbon-ceramic brakes, Cup 2R tires, a carbon aero kit, and the quad center-exit exhaust, making this officially the most track-capable Grand Sport ever built.
Then there is the Grand Sport X, the formula’s boldest expansion: the ZR1X’s front electric motor joins the LS6 for 721 combined horsepower, all-weather eAWD confidence, and even a silent electric Stealth mode below 50 mph. Standard carbon ceramics haul it all down. Chevrolet expects Stingray and Grand Sport together to lead all Corvette sales, and allocations will move fast. Get ahead of the line at Midway Chevrolet in Kearney, central Nebraska’s home for America’s sports car.
Corvette Grand Sport FAQs
Is there a 2026 Corvette Grand Sport?
No. The Grand Sport was revealed in March 2026 but arrives as a 2027 model, with production starting in summer 2026. The 2026 Corvette lineup consists of the Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X. Ask our team about ordering the 2027 Grand Sport now.
What is the new Corvette Grand Sport?
The Grand Sport revives Corvette’s most storied racing name as the new sweet spot of the lineup: a rear-drive, naturally aspirated V8 sports car slotted above the Stingray, debuting the next-generation LS6 engine with heritage-inspired design.
What engine powers the Grand Sport?
The all-new LS6 6.7-liter V8, the first of GM’s sixth-generation small blocks, producing 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft, the most torque of any naturally aspirated V8 ever, through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
How fast is the 2027 Grand Sport?
Chevrolet quotes 0 to 60 mph in 2.75 seconds and a 10.95-second quarter mile at 124 mph, making it quicker than many exotics costing multiples more.
What is the Grand Sport X?
The Grand Sport X adds the ZR1X’s front electric motor and compact battery to the LS6 for 721 combined horsepower and electric all-wheel drive, plus standard carbon-ceramic brakes and a silent Stealth mode below 50 mph.
What performance packages are available?
The Z52 Sport package adds stiffer suspension, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and Z06-derived iron brakes, while the Z52 Track package brings carbon-ceramic brakes, Cup 2R tires, carbon aero, and the quad center-exit exhaust.
How is the Grand Sport different from the Stingray?
Both share the new LS6 V8 for 2027, but the Grand Sport adds wider performance hardware, heritage styling with hash marks and stripes, higher-capability chassis packages, and the available eAWD Grand Sport X variant.
How much will the 2027 Grand Sport cost?
Chevrolet has not announced final pricing yet. Contact Midway Chevrolet at (877) 545-1172 to discuss expected positioning, allocation, and placing an early order.
How do I order a 2027 Grand Sport near Grand Island or Hastings, NE?
Talk to the Corvette team at Midway Chevrolet, 515 2nd Ave East in Kearney, NE, serving Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, and Cozad. Browse current Corvette inventory or call (877) 545-1172 to get on the Grand Sport list early.