2027 Corvette Models Compared Hot Springs AR

The 2027 Corvette gives a driver five genuinely different cars under one badge, and the thing that decides between them is what you want the car to do: cruise a Hot Springs back road, carve the a mountain back road, chase lap times, or reach the highest number on the spec sheet. Allen Tillery Chevrolet sells and services all five, so this is a straight look at each, in price order, to help you land on the right one.

2027 Corvette Stingray vs Grand Sport vs Z06 vs ZR1 vs ZR1X: Overview

The Stingray is the road-focused Corvette, with the naturally aspirated 535-horsepower LS6 V8 in the lighter narrow body, rear-wheel drive and the widest choice of comfort-oriented tires.

The Grand Sport takes that same 535-horsepower LS6 and puts it in the wide Z06 body with Magnetic Selective Ride Control and available Z52 track hardware, for a grippier, more track-capable car at the same power.

The Z06 is built around its engine: a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter flat-plane V8 making 670 horsepower to an 8,600-rpm redline, one of the most exotic engines in any production car.

The ZR1 is the twin-turbo flagship, its 5.5-liter LT7 making 1,064 horsepower and pushing the top speed to 233 mph, the fastest Corvette ever built for the road.

The ZR1X is the range-topper: electrifying the front axle makes it all-wheel drive and the quickest, most powerful Corvette yet at 1,250 horsepower. A sixth model, the Grand Sport X, offers a 721-horsepower hybrid all-wheel-drive alternative for buyers who want electrification at the Grand Sport's place in the lineup.

Allen Tillery Chevrolet stocks all five for buyers in Hot Springs, Malvern and Arkadelphia, and the test drive is the fastest way to feel the differences below.

Powertrain and Performance Compared

Running costs follow the same order. On the EPA cycle the Stingray returns 15 mpg city, 25 highway and 18 combined and the Grand Sport 15 city, 23 highway and 17 combined; the Z06 is rated 12 city, 21 highway and 15 combined, the ZR1 12/18/14 and the ZR1X 12/19/14. All five drink premium unleaded from an 18.5-gallon tank, so the gap between the road cars and the track cars shows up at the pump long before it shows up anywhere else.

Pricing Compared

All prices exclude the $2,495 destination charge. The steps are the difference between each model's starting price. Whatever you choose, the five share the C8 essentials: two seats, 12.6 cubic feet of combined trunk space, an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, and Chevrolet's 3-year/36,000-mile basic and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Where Each Car Wins

Stingray

The Stingray is the one to drive every day and on every road. Its naturally aspirated LS6 gives real 535-horsepower performance with the lightest, narrowest body in the range, the broadest tire choices and the most usable ride. For the buyer who wants a Corvette to live with and enjoy on a favorite back road, it is the complete answer at the friendliest price.

Grand Sport

The Grand Sport wins for the driver who wants the wide-body stance and track grip while keeping the naturally aspirated engine. Magnetic Selective Ride Control and the available Z52 Track package with carbon-ceramic brakes give it serious circuit ability, and it looks every bit the part. It is the sweet spot between road car and track car.

Z06

The Z06 wins on engine, full stop. Its 670-horsepower flat-plane LT6 revs to 8,600 rpm and sounds like nothing else on the road, and the chassis is tuned to match. For the enthusiast who values how a car makes power and noise over the outright number, the naturally aspirated Z06 is the emotional high point of the lineup.

ZR1

The ZR1 wins on speed. Its twin-turbo LT7 makes 1,064 horsepower and takes it to 233 mph, numbers that put it among the fastest cars made anywhere, at a fraction of the price of its European rivals. For the driver who wants the quickest rear-drive Corvette and the biggest headline figures, this is the car.

ZR1X

The ZR1X wins on everything measurable. The hybrid front axle adds all-wheel-drive traction to the twin-turbo V8 for 1,250 combined horsepower and a 1.89-second 0-60, making it the quickest and most powerful Corvette ever, and the one that puts its power down in any conditions. It is the flagship for the buyer who wants the ultimate.

Which 2027 Corvette Should You Buy?

• You want a Corvette for daily driving and weekend roads: the Stingray gives you the whole experience for the least money.
• You want track grip and the wide-body look on a naturally aspirated engine: the Grand Sport.
• You want the most exotic engine and sound: the naturally aspirated Z06.
• You want the fastest rear-drive Corvette: the twin-turbo ZR1.
• You want the ultimate, with all-weather traction: the hybrid ZR1X.

Shop All Five at Allen Tillery Chevrolet

Allen Tillery Chevrolet at 4573 Central Ave in Hot Springs orders and stocks the entire 2027 Corvette range for drivers across the Hot Springs area, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Benton and Little Rock. Browse the full Corvette inventory, arrange a test drive, or call 501-881-4274. The ZR1, ZR1X and electrified Grand Sport are built in limited numbers, so an early order is the surest way to the exact car you want.

2027 Corvette Comparison FAQs

What is the difference between the Stingray and the Z06?

The Stingray uses a 535-horsepower naturally aspirated LS6 in the lighter narrow body; the Z06 uses a 670-horsepower naturally aspirated flat-plane LT6 in the wide body with track hardware. The Z06 is the more focused, higher-revving track car; the Stingray is the more livable road car.

Is the Z06 or the ZR1 faster?

The ZR1 is quicker and faster overall, with 1,064 twin-turbo horsepower against the Z06's 670, a 2.3-second 0-60 and a 233-mph top speed. The Z06's appeal is its naturally aspirated engine rather than the outright number.

Which 2027 Corvette has all-wheel drive?

The ZR1X, which uses a front electric motor for electrified all-wheel drive, and the separate Grand Sport X. Four of the five, all but the ZR1X, send their power to the rear wheels alone.

Is the Grand Sport worth the step up from the Stingray?

If you want the wide-body chassis, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and Z52 track ability, the Grand Sport delivers all of that at the same 535 horsepower for about $15,000 more. If you prefer the lighter narrow body, the Stingray gives you the same engine.

Which 2027 Corvette is best for the track?

The Z06 with the Z07 package, the Grand Sport with the Z52 Track package, and the ZR1 and ZR1X with their track aero are all built for circuit use. The right one depends on whether you prioritize the naturally aspirated engine or outright power.

Do all five models come as coupe and convertible?

Yes, all five come both ways: a targa coupe whose roof lifts out, or a folding-hardtop convertible.

Can I compare all five in person at Allen Tillery Chevrolet?

Yes. Contact us at 501-881-4274 to see what is in stock and arrange test drives of the models you are weighing, at our Hot Springs showroom.

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