DecodedCars2027 Chevrolet Corvette
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Engines
- 6.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 18 combined · 15 city / 25 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette is a two seaters offered with 3 engines (6.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl and 5.5L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 25 highway), 5% better than the 2027 two seaters average of 17.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2027
- Engine added: 6.7L 8-cyl
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Corvette →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Bowling Green, Kentucky
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2027 Corvette configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette | 6.7L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 25 / 18 | +5% | $4,550 | 485 |
| Corvette Grand Sport X Hybrid Hybrid | 6.7L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | +5% | $4,550 | 494 |
| Corvette Grand Sport | 6.7L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 17 | -1% | $4,850 | 522 |
| Corvette Z06 | 5.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 21 / 15 | -13% | $5,500 | 597 |
| Corvette ZR1 | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -19% | $5,850 | 630 |
| Corvette ZR1X Hybrid Hybrid | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 19 / 14 | -19% | $5,850 | 613 |
| Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | 5.5L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 19 / 14 | -19% | $5,850 | 632 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette.
Similar 2027 two seaterss
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Corvette (this car) | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Nissan Z | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 Chevrolet Corvette is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
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Other Corvette years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corvette | 19 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 Corvette | 19 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 3 | 11 |
| 2024 Corvette | 19 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 21 |
| 2023 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 27 |
| 2022 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 1 | 21 |
| 2021 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2020 Corvette | 19 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 4 | 34 |
| 2019 Corvette | 19 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 1 | 148 |
| 2018 Corvette | 19 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 1 | 51 |
| 2017 Corvette | 19 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 4 | 257 |
| 2016 Corvette | 21 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 104 |
| 2015 Corvette | 21 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 5 | 64 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →