New Wheel Options - Stingray Vs Grand Sport

[WN Mike]

The news is out, and the 2027 Corvette is almost here. By now, everyone is well aware of the new LS6 engine...

What may have flown under the radar are some of the other model year updates, like the new colours and, in this case, the wheel options.

With the return of the Grand Sport name came the return of the iconic C7 wheel design. While playing around on the online configurator during some downtime at work, I noticed that Chevrolet also snuck a new wheel option into the Stingray lineup.

How are we feeling about it? There are some clear similarities between the two designs, and I honestly think this is exactly what the "skinny-body" Corvette needed to complement its heart transplant and fresh colour palette.

Personally, I'm a fan. I think it gives the Stingray a much more aggressive look while still keeping it distinct from the Grand Sport. What do you guys think?

*Image shows Grand Sport with RED calipers &stingray with YELLOW calipers*

 

[dyoung]

I agree that the 10 spoke Stingray wheel looks good.

Too bad it only comes in black.

You say you were playing on the configurater,,,must have been an internal GM one or the U.S. one.

The Canadian one is missing in action.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

I agree that the 10 spoke Stingray wheel looks good.

Too bad it only comes in black.

You say you were playing on the configurater,,,must have been an internal GM one or the U.S. one.

The Canadian one is missing in action.

Here Doug, try this:

https://www.chevrolet.ca/byo-vc/client/en/CA/chevrolet/corvette/2027/corvette/config

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Not a fan of either...

 

[dyoung]

Thanks for the link Scott.

My new Grand Sport is being built the week of Aug 3.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

Thanks for the link Scott.

My new Grand Sport is being built the week of Aug 3.

Nice GS or GS-X which are supposed to start production the last week of July?

 

[dyoung]

Grand Sport, 3LT, HTC. Will be putting the chrome wheels and tires on it from the Eray.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

Interested in your changing from the E-Ray with AWD to back to the GS?

 

[dyoung]

I mainly want the new interior...Tried for a 26 ERay in Kelowna, but couldn't make a deal.

I really like the Eray and may go for a GSX at the end of the C8 run.

I also have 20,000 kms on the Eray so now is the time to let it go for best trade value.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

I see blue on the steering wheel, did you get the Z25
Grand Sport Launch Edition, includes (EL9) Santorin Blue Dipped interior with Torch Red accents and special quilting, (3F9) Torch Red seat belts, unique floor mats with Corvette silhouette, embossed headrests, and waterfall plaque with "Launch Edition"?

 

[dyoung]

Black Napa leather competition seats from the 3LT with the blue stitching that gets you the blue steering wheel ring.

Blue seat belts.