Corvette Grand Sport vs Stingray: Which Corvette Is Right for You?

For 2027, Chevrolet gave the Corvette Stingray and the returning Corvette Grand Sport the same engine: the new naturally aspirated 6.7L LS6 V8, rated at 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. It is the highest torque of any naturally aspirated production V8 ever built. Same output in both cars, roughly $15,000 apart in MSRP.

That makes this less a question of power and more a question of what kind of car you want underneath it. The Stingray is lighter, narrower, and more efficient, and it holds the better power-to-weight ratio and the higher top speed. The Grand Sport is wider and quicker, with Z06-derived bodywork and chassis hardware that arrives standard instead of optional.

Neither is the consolation prize. Below is what actually separates them, checked against Chevrolet’s published figures.

Pricing: What the $15,000 Buys

Both models come in 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT. Both are offered as a coupe or as a convertible with a power-retractable hardtop.

The pattern is consistent. At every trim level and in both body styles, the Grand Sport asks $15,000 more than the equivalent Stingray. That money does not buy horsepower. It buys the wide body, the standard chassis hardware, the exclusive forged wheels, and the heritage design work covered below.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

Engine and Performance: One LS6, Two Personalities

The LS6 is new for 2027 and replaces the 6.2L LT2 that powered the C8 from 2020 through 2026. It displaces 6.7 liters, runs a 13.0:1 compression ratio, the highest of any Corvette V8, and pairs with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the rear wheels on both models. Specifications for both cars are published on Chevrolet’s Corvette Stingray and Corvette Grand Sport model pages.

The Heavier Car Is the Quicker One

Here is the part most comparisons get backward. The Grand Sport weighs 128 pounds more, yet Chevrolet rates it quicker to 60 mph and through the quarter mile. Wider tires, a shorter final drive, and standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control convert the same 535 horsepower into more grip off the line than the narrower Stingray can manage.

The trade runs the other way at the top end. The Stingray’s narrower body and lower drag carry it to 200 mph, while the Grand Sport’s wide-body aerodynamics cap it at 186 mph. So the Grand Sport wins the launch and the Stingray wins the long straight.

Stingray: Z51 Performance Package

The Stingray holds the better ratio on paper, and the available Z51 Performance Package sharpens it further. Z51 adds Brembo brakes, Z51 suspension, a shorter 5.56:1 rear axle ratio, an electronic limited-slip differential, a front splitter and rear spoiler, heavy-duty cooling, and Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires in 245/35ZR19 front and 305/30ZR20 rear.

Grand Sport: Z52 Package Tiers

The Grand Sport starts from a different baseline. Its 20-inch front and 21-inch rear 10-spoke forged aluminum wheels are standard in four finishes. The Z52 Sport Performance Package adds performance brakes and high-performance tires. The Z52 Track Performance Package steps up to carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, a quad center exhaust, and the Carbon Fiber Aero Package.

Chassis, Width, and Weight

The 3.6-inch width difference is the clearest visual separator between the two. The Grand Sport wears the wide body first seen on the Corvette Z06, with larger side air intakes, an integrated rear spoiler, and heritage fender hash marks paired with an available center stripe. The Stingray keeps the narrower original C8 silhouette.

EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy

This is a second place the Stingray wins outright. The wide body and wider tires cost the Grand Sport two EPA-Estimated highway MPG and one EPA-Estimated combined MPG. Stingray figures come from the EPA’s ratings published at fueleconomy.gov; Grand Sport figures come from the model’s Monroney window sticker. Both engines use Active Fuel Management, which deactivates cylinders under light load.

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Trim Levels: What 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT Add

The trim ladder is identical on both models, so the equipment you get at each step is the same whether you choose the Stingray or the Grand Sport. Performance hardware does not change between trims. You are choosing how much comfort and technology surrounds it.

Comfort, Cargo, and Open-Air Driving

Cargo Space

Interior packaging is identical between the two models. Both seat two, and both carry 12.6 cubic feet of cargo split between a front trunk and a rear compartment. The mid-engine layout is what makes two separate luggage areas possible.

Coupe or Convertible

The convertible on either model uses a power-retractable hardtop that lowers in 16 seconds and operates at speeds up to 30 mph, so you can drop the top without pulling over. Choose the coupe instead and you get a manually removable roof panel that stows in the rear trunk.

The 3LT Cabin

The 3LT cabin is the same in both cars. GT2 seats in genuine Napa leather are standard, with carbon-fiber trim and a seatback halo. The instrument panel and door trim are wrapped in leather, and the upper trim is sueded microfiber.

You also get 14 interior color options at this level. Heated and ventilated seats with power lumbar and wing adjustment carry over from the 2LT.

Technology on the 3LT

Displays and Connectivity

Both models run the same three-screen cockpit: a 12.7-inch center console display, a 14-inch driver information center, and a 6.6-inch auxiliary touchscreen. A wireless charging pad in the center console and wireless phone projection are standard, and the system is compatible with Google built-in.

Performance Tools

The Performance App can be customized to show live horsepower and torque graphs as you drive. It also displays data screens tied to what the car is doing.

OnStar Basics is included for eight years. It runs the myChevrolet app, so you can lock and unlock the car, check its status, and find it from your phone.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Every Corvette comes with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and intersection assist. Rear parking sensors and an HD rear vision camera with rear camera mirror are standard as well.

The 2LT and 3LT add a front-view camera, a head-up display, and side blind zone alert with rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control is not offered on any Corvette.

Neither the 2027 Corvette Stingray nor the Grand Sport has been rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for overall vehicle score, frontal crash, side crash, or rollover risk. That is noted directly on the window sticker of every 2027 Corvette.

Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.

Warranty Coverage

Coverage is the same on both models. Full terms are published on Chevrolet’s warranty page.

The covered maintenance visit includes an oil and filter change, a multi-point vehicle inspection, and a four-tire rotation.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport faster than the Stingray?

It depends on which kind of fast you mean. The Grand Sport is quicker off the line, rated at 2.75 seconds to 60 mph and 10.95 seconds through the quarter mile at 124 mph, against 2.8 seconds and 11.0 seconds for the Stingray. The Stingray is faster at the top end, reaching 200 mph against the Grand Sport’s 186 mph. Both make 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque from the same 6.7L LS6 V8.

Which model gets better fuel economy?

The Stingray. It carries an EPA-Estimated 15 MPG city, 25 MPG highway, and 18 MPG combined. The Grand Sport is rated at an EPA-Estimated 15 MPG city, 23 MPG highway, and 17 MPG combined. The wide body and wider tires account for the highway difference.

How much cargo space does each one have?

Both offer 12.6 cubic feet, split between a front trunk and a rear compartment. The mid-engine layout is what makes two separate luggage areas possible, which is unusual for a two-seat sports car.

Is the Grand Sport available as a convertible?

Yes. Chevrolet offers both the Stingray and the Grand Sport as a coupe or as a convertible with a power-retractable hardtop, in all three trim levels. The convertible commands a premium over the equivalent coupe at every trim.

Which Corvette Is Right for You?

Choose the Stingray

Pick the Stingray if you want the better power-to-weight ratio, the narrower body that is easier to place on a tight road, the higher 200-mph top speed, better EPA-Estimated highway fuel economy, and the freedom to add exactly the track hardware you want through the Z51 Performance Package. It is also the more affordable route to the same 535-horsepower LS6.

Start with our new Corvette Stingray inventory.

Choose the Grand Sport

Pick the Grand Sport if you want the quicker launch, the wide-body stance, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and forged wheels as standard equipment rather than options, and access to the Z52 Track Performance Package with carbon-ceramic brakes. The heritage hash marks, center stripe, and first-year Launch Edition interior make it the more distinctive of the two.

Both are 535-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive, naturally aspirated Corvettes built on the same trim ladder. The question is whether you would rather have the lighter car or the grippier one. For more model breakdowns and comparisons, visit our Chevrolet research hub.

Disclaimers

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

Driver-assistance and advanced safety systems are supplemental aids and are not substitutes for safe and attentive driving. Availability, operation, and effectiveness vary by trim and equipment and depend on factors including road, weather, traffic, and vehicle condition. Always keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. See your owner’s manual for system limitations and details.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.