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Corvette C8 to Get New 6.7L V8JPY（about 0$）
Fully Replaces LT2…Significant Performance Gains
Lineup Reorganized Around Grand Sport
Corvette – Source: Chevrolet
Chevrolet will fit its flagship sports car, the Corvette C8, with a new naturally aspirated V8JPY（about 0$）.
The newly unveiled 6.7-liter LS6 V8JPY（about 0$） completely replaces the outgoing 6.2-liter LT2JPY（about 0$）, representing a generational shift rather than a simple upgrade.
Industry observers view this as a core change that redefines the Corvette lineup’s performance and character.
6.7L LS6: The New Engine
Gains in Both Power and Efficiency
LS6JPY（about 0$） Engine – Source: Chevrolet
The new LS6JPY（about 0$） produces 542 hp and 705 N·m of torque (about 519 lb-ft).
Power and torque both improve over the LT2, and the compression ratio jumps from 11.5 to 13.0.
Fuel delivery switches from pure direct injection to a combined port-and-direct injection system, boosting efficiency and on-boost response.
While retaining a traditional OHV layout, the LS6 incorporates modern engineering solutions to bring its performance and efficiency up to contemporary standards.
Grand Sport Returns…Lineup Reshuffle Underway
Corvette – Source: Chevrolet
The new engine will serve as the centerpiece of a revived Grand Sport model.
The Grand Sport is positioned between the base Stingray and the track-focused Z06, aiming to strike a balance between everyday usability and circuit capability.
It rides on the Z06’s wide-body architecture but is tuned for more practical, everyday performance, and is expected to be a key part of the Corvette range.
The Grand Sport name, rooted in Corvette’s racing history, is being brought back.
HYBE Lead Expansion
Up to 731 hp
Corvette – Source: Chevrolet
An all-wheel-drive HYBE model called the Grand Sport X will also debut.
A front-mounted electric motor paired with the LS6JPY（about 0$） engine will produce a combined system output of up to 731 hp.
This model will replace the current Corvette E-Ray, strengthening both performance and electrification in the range.
Analysts say Corvette is preserving the traditional naturally aspirated character while integrating electrification, carving out a unique position in the sports-car market.
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