Chevrolet didn’t just update the Corvette for 2027, they fixed the part of the lineup that never really made sense. The middle finally feels more deliberate and approachable, and that starts with the new Grand Sport and the first-ever Grand Sport X. There’s a new LS6 V8 coming into the core cars, but that’s not really the part that changes things the most. It comes down to where these two land and how they finally close the gap between Stingray and Z06. The 2027 Corvette Price Ladder Finally Makes Sense ChevroletThe Stingray still starts at $73,495, which keeps Corvette right where it needs to be. However, everything above it changes. The new Grand Sport comes in at $88,495, giving you a real step up without jumping into six-figure territory. Then the Grand Sport X lands at $112,195, sitting just under the Z06 at $121,395. From there, the ZR1 starts at $197,195, with the ZR1X topping the lineup at $227,395.The big takeaway is how much more usable that middle section feels now, should you be interested in a new Corvette. In a world of $2 million sports cars, even the high-end ZR1X doesn't seem so bad. Grand Sport And Grand Sport X Fix The Biggest Gap ChevroletBefore, going from a Stingray to something more serious felt like a jump, but now it feels like a progression. The Grand Sport sits right where most people want to be, adding performance without pushing too far, while the Grand Sport X takes that a step further and gets you closer to Z06 territory without forcing the jump.That overlap becomes real once you look at how these cars are spec’d. Both the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X are offered in 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT trims, so you can build them out the same way as any other Corvette, depending on how far you want to go. The Track Performance Package is where things really change, adding Z06-style carbon aero, a unique chassis setup, a quad center-exit exhaust, carbon-ceramic brakes, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires. At $109,190, it effectively pushes the Grand Sport into a much more serious performance tier without jumping all the way to a Z06. Convertible pricing follows the same structure, with the Grand Sport starting at $95,495 and the Grand Sport X at $119,195. Ordering Timing Tells You Where The Volume Is ChevroletOrders open April 16 for most of the lineup, which puts the Stingray and Grand Sport right at the front of buying season. That lines up with Chevy expecting those to carry the majority of sales. The Grand Sport X comes later this summer, which makes sense given where it sits and who it’s for.Chevy didn’t move the goalposts here, they just made the path clearer. The Stingray still anchors everything, but now the steps above it feel more natural instead of forced. You can actually move through this lineup and land exactly where you want without overcommitting, which is something the Corvette has always been good at.