Corvette Lineup Explained: Every Model, Engine, and Price (2026 vs 2027)
"Corvette trim levels" means two different things, and the confusion costs people money. There are the models — Stingray, Grand Sport, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1, ZR1X — which differ in engine, drivetrain, and hardware. And there are the equipment trims inside each model — 1LT/2LT/3LT, 1LZ/2LZ/3LZ — which change comfort, tech, and materials and never touch performance. This page is the first layer: every model, what's under the engine cover, and what it costs in 2026 and 2027, with sources. For the second layer, my 1LT vs 2LT vs 3LT trim guide is the deep dive.
Why both years: 2027 is a real break point. The 6.2L LT2 V8 that launched the C8 is retired, the new 6.7L LS6 takes over the Stingray, the Grand Sport name returns, and the E-Ray bows out. If you're shopping new you'll be quoted 2027; if you're shopping used you're comparing against 2026 and earlier.
The Whole Lineup in One Table
Base coupe MSRP for the entry equipment trim (1LT or 1LZ). 2026 = launch price including $1,995 destination. 2027 = current price including $2,495 destination, after Chevrolet raised the base price of every 2027 model by $300 on September 28, 2026; the launch price from the April 2026 announcement is in parentheses. Gas-guzzler tax, where it applies, is a separate federal tax. Sources at the bottom.
| Model | Engine | HP | 2026 MSRP | 2027 MSRP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stingray | 6.2L LT2 V8 (2026) → 6.7L LS6 V8 (2027) | 490 (495 w/ Z51) → 535 | $71,995 | $73,795 ($73,495 at launch) | LS6 replaces LT2 for 2027; +45 hp |
| Grand Sport | 6.7L LS6 V8 | 535 | — | $88,795 ($88,495 at launch) | New for 2027; wide-body, RWD; 2LT $93,400 and 3LT $98,050 before destination |
| E-Ray | 6.2L LT2 V8 + front e-motor | 655 combined | $110,595 | — | Discontinued after 2026 |
| Grand Sport X | 6.7L LS6 V8 + 186-hp front e-motor | 721 combined | — | $112,495 ($112,195 at launch) | New for 2027; replaces E-Ray; hybrid AWD |
| Z06 | 5.5L LT6 flat-plane V8 | 670 | $119,695 | $121,695 ($121,395 at launch) | Unchanged powertrain |
| ZR1 | 5.5L LT7 twin-turbo V8 | 1,064 | $182,395 | $197,495 ($197,195 at launch) | Unchanged powertrain; 0–60 2.3 s, ¼-mile 9.6 @ 150 mph |
| ZR1X | 5.5L LT7 twin-turbo V8 + front e-motor | 1,250 combined | $207,395 | $227,695 ($227,395 at launch) | Unchanged powertrain; hybrid AWD; 0–60 under 2 s (Chevrolet) |
Fine print on 2026 prices: in December 2025 GM raised destination from $1,995 to $2,495, adding $500 to every model, and separately raised 2026 ZR1 MSRP by $1,600; the 2026 ZR1X also saw a mid-year increase. The 2027 increases reported by CorvetteBlogger (Stingray +$1,000, Z06 +$1,200, ZR1 +$12,700, ZR1X +$17,800) are measured against those adjusted 2026 prices, not the launch prices above. For 2026, CorvetteBlogger reports a gas-guzzler tax of $2,600 on the base Z06 ($3,000 with the full carbon aero package) and Motorious reports $2,600 on the ZR1X. For 2027, GM Authority (October 2026) lists $2,600 on the Z06 and ZR1X and $3,000 on the ZR1 and on the Z06 with the Carbon Aero package; none of these taxes are included in the prices above.
Stingray: The Volume Car — and the LS6 Changes It
Through 2026 the Stingray runs the 6.2L LT2: 490 hp, or 495 with the Z51 package's performance exhaust. For 2027 the LT2 is gone and every Stingray gets the all-new 6.7L LS6 — 535 hp and 520 lb-ft, which Chevrolet calls the most powerful standard engine ever offered on a Corvette — and Chevrolet says the 2027 Stingray breaks 200 mph for $73,495 (now $73,795 after the $300 increase). That's 45 hp more than the LT2's 490. Equipment trims stay 1LT/2LT/3LT; here's exactly what each adds.
Grand Sport and Grand Sport X: New for 2027
The Grand Sport name returns for the first time since 2019 as a wide-body, rear-wheel-drive model between Stingray and Z06, running the same 535-hp LS6 — $88,495 for a 1LT coupe with destination at the April 2026 announcement, now $88,795 after the $300 increase effective September 28 (2LT $93,400 and 3LT $98,050 before the $2,495 destination; convertibles +$7,000). The Grand Sport X is the hybrid AWD version: LS6 plus a 186-hp front electric motor for 721 combined horsepower, from $112,495 with destination ($112,195 at announcement). It replaces the E-Ray. Full breakdown in my 2027 Grand Sport and Grand Sport X guide.
E-Ray: The Hybrid That Bows Out After 2026
The E-Ray pairs the LT2 with a front-axle electric motor fed by a small 1.9-kWh battery for 655 combined horsepower and all-weather AWD. GM is discontinuing it after the 2026 model year, with the Grand Sport X taking its place — so 2024–2026 E-Rays become a closed run. 2026 pricing started at $110,595 for a 1LZ coupe.
Z06: The Track Car
A 5.5L flat-plane-crank LT6 V8 making 670 naturally aspirated horsepower — a different animal from the pushrod cars. $119,695 for 2026, $121,695 for 2027 ($121,395 at announcement), unchanged mechanically. Equipment trims are 1LZ/2LZ/3LZ with the same ladder logic as the Stingray; the Z06 1LZ gets the Head-Up Display standard.
ZR1 and ZR1X: Hypercar Numbers
The ZR1 adds twin turbos to the flat-plane 5.5L — the LT7 — for 1,064 hp, with published figures of 0–60 in 2.3 seconds and a 9.6-second quarter-mile at 150 mph. It launched for 2026 at $182,395 (1LZ coupe) and is $197,495 for 2027 ($197,195 at announcement). The ZR1X pairs the LT7 with a more powerful version of the E-Ray's front-motor hybrid AWD for 1,250 combined horsepower; Chevrolet claims 0–60 under two seconds and a 233-mph top speed. It launched at $207,395 and is $227,695 for 2027 ($227,395 at announcement). Both carry on mechanically unchanged into 2027.
How Equipment Trims Fit Inside Each Model
Pick the model for the hardware. Then pick the equipment trim for how you'll live with the car. On Stingray, Grand Sport, and Grand Sport X that's 1LT/2LT/3LT; on E-Ray and Z06 it's 1LZ/2LZ/3LZ, and ZR1 and ZR1X come only as 1LZ or 3LZ. On the models that have a middle trim (2LT/2LZ), that is where the daily-driving comfort lives — heated and ventilated seats, the upgraded 14-speaker Bose system, the Performance Data Recorder, front curb camera, and on the Stingray the Head-Up Display (the Z06 and Grand Sport X include it from their base trims) — and the top trim is materials (Napa leather GT2 seats, sueded microfiber trim). Performance packages like Z51 on the Stingray and Z52 on the Grand Sport, and options like front lift, are ordered separately from the equipment trim.
What This Means If You're Buying
- Buying new: you're buying 2027, which means LS6 power across the Stingray and Grand Sport. A 2026 on a dealer lot is now the last LT2 Stingray — negotiate accordingly.
- Buying used: every 2020–2026 Stingray is an LT2 car. That does not make them slow — it makes them established, sorted, and cheaper. CarBuzz put used Stingrays at just over $50,000 to start in November 2025; the numbers are in my used C8 price breakdown.
- Thinking about waiting: the next generation is years out — see everything we know about the C9 before you decide to sit on your hands.
If you're shopping used, start with the Ultimate C8 Corvette Buyer's Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Corvette trim levels?
Two things get called 'trim levels.' The models — Stingray, Grand Sport, Grand Sport X (2027), E-Ray (through 2026), Z06, ZR1, ZR1X — differ in engine, drivetrain, and hardware. Within each model, the equipment trims — 1LT/2LT/3LT on Stingray, Grand Sport, and Grand Sport X, 1LZ/2LZ/3LZ on Z06 and E-Ray, and 1LZ/3LZ on ZR1 and ZR1X (no 2LZ) — change comfort, technology, and interior materials only, never performance. Performance hardware like the Z51 package is ordered separately from the equipment trim.
What changed in the Corvette lineup for 2027?
The 6.2L LT2 V8 is retired. The 2027 Stingray, Grand Sport, and Grand Sport X all use the new 6.7L LS6 V8 — 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft. The Grand Sport nameplate returns as a wide-body rear-drive model between Stingray and Z06, the Grand Sport X (LS6 plus a 186-hp front motor, 721 hp combined, hybrid AWD) replaces the E-Ray, and the Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X carry on with unchanged powertrains. Prices rose: at the April 2026 announcement, Stingray started at $73,495, Grand Sport $88,495, Grand Sport X $112,195, Z06 $121,395, ZR1 $197,195, and ZR1X $227,395, all including $2,495 destination. Chevrolet then raised the base price of every 2027 model by $300 effective September 28, 2026, so the current prices, including destination, are Stingray $73,795, Grand Sport $88,795, Grand Sport X $112,495, Z06 $121,695, ZR1 $197,495, and ZR1X $227,695. Gas-guzzler tax, where it applies, is not included in any of these figures.
How much horsepower does each Corvette model have?
2026 Stingray 490 hp (495 with Z51) from the 6.2L LT2; 2027 Stingray and Grand Sport 535 hp from the 6.7L LS6; E-Ray 655 hp combined (LT2 plus front motor, through 2026); 2027 Grand Sport X 721 hp combined (LS6 plus front motor); Z06 670 hp from the 5.5L flat-plane LT6; ZR1 1,064 hp from the twin-turbo 5.5L LT7; ZR1X 1,250 hp combined (LT7 plus front motor).
Which Corvette should I buy?
For most buyers, a Stingray — the 2027 LS6 car if you are buying new, or a used Stingray if you are buying used, where CarBuzz (November 2025) put used C8 Stingrays at just over $50,000 to start (usually the base 1LT trim, often with high mileage) and around $55,000 for plenty of examples with fewer than 50,000 miles, some with 2LT or 3LT trim and in some cases the Z51 Performance Package. Grand Sport is the new-car sweet spot if you want the wide-body look and more hardware without Z06 money. Z06 is the track car, ZR1 and ZR1X are hypercar performance at a fraction of hypercar prices. Whatever the model, pick the equipment trim based on how you will actually use the car — the 2LT/2LZ level, where offered, is where daily-driving comfort lives.
Sources
- Chevrolet Newsroom — The 2027 Corvette Stingray breaks 200 mph for just $73,495 (June 2026)
- Chevrolet Newsroom — Deep dive: the 2027 Corvette's all-new next-generation V8 (LS6)
- Chevrolet Newsroom — Inside the 2027 Corvette's LS6, LT6 and LT7 V8 engines
- GM Authority — 2027 Corvette pricing announced (April 2026)
- GM Authority — 2027 Corvette Grand Sport pricing with options and packages
- GM Authority — 2026 Corvette Stingray pricing with options and packages
- GM Authority — 2026 Corvette Z06 pricing
- GM Authority — 2026 Corvette E-Ray pricing
- GM Authority — 2026 Corvette ZR1 pricing
- GM Authority — 2026 Corvette ZR1X pricing (April 2026)
- CorvetteBlogger — 2026 model-year Corvette pricing released (June 2025)
- CorvetteForum — Everything new on the 2027 Corvette (and everything leaving after 2026)
- Yahoo Autos — Corvette discontinues E-Ray as Grand Sport X takes its place
- Edmunds — 2027 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport starts at $88,495
- CorvetteBlogger — With 2027 Corvette prices released, huge increases in popular options (April 14, 2026; base prices before $2,495 destination)
- CorvetteBlogger — Chevrolet raises 2027 Corvette prices by $300 across the board (October 5, 2026)
- CorvetteBlogger — GM raises ZR1 prices and all 2026 Corvettes get a $500 destination increase (December 18, 2025)
- CorvetteBlogger — Gas-guzzler tax: certain 2026 Corvette Z06s receive a $400 tax break (December 4, 2025)
- Motorious — 2026 Corvette ZR1X carries $2,600 gas-guzzler tax despite hybrid powertrain
- Chevrolet — 2026 Corvette Stingray (trim contents, 1LT from $70,000 before destination; archived January 2026)
- Chevrolet — 2027 Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X (trim codes, LS6 specs)
- Chevrolet 2027 Grand Sport / Grand Sport X launch release (March 26, 2026), as reposted by GM EFI
- Motor1 — The Corvette E-Ray is being discontinued thanks to the Grand Sport
- The Drive — The Corvette E-Ray is already dead, but the Grand Sport X picks up where it left off
- GM (via Automotive World) — For its 70th birthday, Chevrolet gives the world an electrified AWD Corvette (E-Ray: 655 hp, 1.9-kWh battery)
- The Drive — Corvette ZR1X makes 1,250 hp, goes 0–60 under 2 seconds
- CarBuzz — Used C8 Corvettes from just over $50,000 (November 23, 2025)
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