Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray
Mid-engine America. The shift everyone underestimated.
25 reviewers · 48 videos · 37 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 25 reviewers
"At that price, it's an absolute performance bargain running with supercars from Porsche, McLaren, Ferrari, and Lamborghini."
Driven Car Reviews With Tom Voelk · ▶ 1:24"I think it's a little bit too heavy, quite expensive, and instead I would shortlist the normal Stingray because it's way better value for money."
carwow · ▶ 23:25Performance
5.0/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“the eay is faster everywhere versus the NSX Corner entry Corner exit mid corner I mean it is just a clearly more capable car”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 55:08“Total system output is like 655 horsepower, 595 pound feet of torque. And of course, this thing is so quick.”
positive · Allcarnews · ▶ 7:23“Total power output jumps to 655 horsepower, bringing 0-60 down to 2.5s and the quarter mile in 10.5s, which also makes this the quickest accelerating Corvette ever!”
positive · EddieX · ▶ 0:38Handling
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“I've never driven a car that uses the all-wheel drive system as a complement to it on track rather than a liability”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 53:30“this car at the limit is just a real pleasure it's so easy to drive it's so much fun”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 18:24“it feels very planted very stable”
positive · RoadandTrack · ▶ 3:21Fun to drive
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersconsensus“The car just lunges forward with the kind of authority that you expect from today's modern cars.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 20:16“driving this car, regardless of which mode you happen to be in, is something that is simply incredibly fun to experience.”
positive · die-autotester · ▶ 7:11“it really adds the excitement Factor... I'm really liking the way this car sounds sitting in it”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 19:03Daily drivability
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“This is the first time a Corvette of this performance level is truly 365 days capable this is a car you can drive year round.”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 36:04“It's just a super easy car to live with and drive every day. And that's what makes it more of a GT than a real sports car.”
positive · Cars with Miles · ▶ 9:06“It was like super comfortable, super quiet, super relaxing. Being able to rip on the highway feels perfect.”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 9:57Value
4.0/524 of 25 reviewerssplit“At that price, it's an absolute performance bargain running with supercars from Porsche, McLaren, Ferrari, and Lamborghini.”
positive · Driven Car Reviews With Tom Voelk · ▶ 1:24“the eray has done a lot of what the NSX set out to do for $50,000 plus less than what the NSX started at”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 56:14“to have 655 horsepower 0 to 60 and 2 and 1/2 seconds qu M 102 the overall usability practicality exotic look styling I mean I got to say that's actually a pretty dang good value”
positive · EddieX · ▶ 34:12Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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Driving The Corvette Stingray And Z06 On Track Is Like Dying And Going To Heaven | Review
◆Worth itThe C8 Corvette remains a benchmark for accessible performance, with the Stingray serving as a comfortable daily driver and the Z06 providing a true, high-revving supercar experience.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a mix of daily usability and track-day capability.
- Watch out
- Z06 ride is firm · Euro-spec exhaust is quieter than US version
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X First Test: Daily Drivable Hybrid Dynamite
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe Grand Sport X is a brutal, all-weather performer that excels as a daily-drivable supercar, even if it lacks the pure engagement of the base Grand Sport.
- Best for
- Corvette buyers who prioritize all-weather capability and straight-line acceleration in a daily-driver package.
- Watch out
- muted steering feel · jerky transmission at startup · marginal efficiency gains · high price premium over standard Grand Sport
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport First Test: A Perfectly Magical Mix of Everything
◆Worth itThe Grand Sport is the most balanced and engaging C8 variant, offering a magical driving experience that prioritizes chassis dynamics over raw power.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize handling balance and driver engagement over maximum horsepower.
- Watch out
- Poor rear visibility · Expensive optional tires · High cost of fully-optioned test vehicle
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
Hold Onto Your Butts! 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X 0–60 MPH and 1/4 Mile Tested
◆Worth itThe Grand Sport is a handling benchmark, while the Grand Sport X is a straight-line powerhouse.
- Best for
- Track enthusiasts (Grand Sport) or straight-line performance seekers (Grand Sport X).
- Watch out
- Grand Sport X lacks Cup 2 R tire option · Weight penalty on hybrid model
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
Tested: 2027 Corvette Stingray Packs a Bigger Punch
◆Worth itThe 2027 Stingray is a significantly improved dual-threat sports car that offers exceptional value, though the Grand Sport remains the more compelling choice for those seeking extreme performance.
- Best for
- Buyers looking for a comfortable daily driver that can double as a highly capable canyon carver.
- Watch out
- Artificial steering feel in sport modes · Square-shaped steering wheel · Unchanged exterior design
Quotes worth your time - The Drive
How the 2027 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport X Built on the Bones of the Old E-Ray Hybrid
◆Worth itThe Grand Sport X is a highly capable, track-focused evolution of the hybrid Corvette concept that delivers superior performance at the cost of some refinement.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a high-performance, all-wheel-drive sports car with track-ready capabilities.
- Watch out
- Artificial cabin sound · Mediocre fuel economy · Stiff ride quality on poor pavement
Quotes worth your time - The Drive
We Drove the New LS6-Powered 2027 Chevy Corvette Lineup. Here’s the One to Get
◆Worth itThe Grand Sport is the sweet spot of the 2027 Corvette lineup, offering the best balance of performance, engagement, and value.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a track-capable, precision-focused sports car without the complexity and cost of the electrified X model.
- Watch out
- Artificial spaceship sound in GS X · High price of the GS X · Competition seats lack bolstering for extreme track use
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
The Chevy Corvette Grand Sport X Is a Solid Step Up From the E-Ray
◆Worth itThe Grand Sport X is a formidable street-oriented hybrid Corvette that trades some track purity for effortless, high-horsepower daily performance.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize street-level acceleration and daily usability over pure track-day focus.
- Watch out
- Steering feel muddied by electric motor · Steep starting price · Lacks track-focused aero and tire options
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
Driven: Corvette Grand Sport Takes the C8 Out on a High Note
◆Worth itThe Grand Sport is a phenomenal addition to the C8 lineup, offering Z06-level handling at a significantly lower price point with a characterful, torque-rich V-8.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want track-ready performance and classic American V-8 power without the Z06 price tag.
- Watch out
- Heavy steering feel on road · Exhaust volume in Track mode · High cost of Z52 Track package
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
Grand Daddy? Driving the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X Hybrid Raises a Few Questions
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe Grand Sport X is a technical marvel that offers incredible all-weather speed, but its weight and price point make it a harder sell than the more focused Z06 or the lighter, cheaper standard Grand Sport.
- Best for
- drivers who prioritize all-weather capability and straight-line speed over track-day agility.
- Watch out
- 3,800-pound curb weight · High price premium over standard Grand Sport · Awkward push-to-pass toggle · Less tossable than rear-drive models
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