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Larry Hofer of Raylar Engineering has installed an 8.1-liter big-block in a C8 Corvette and taken it for a highway test, marking the first road runs for this ambitious swap. The 95%-complete build showed a few misfires and a persistent frunk sensor quirk, but the car still ran up to about 90 mph as HOFER plans a future upgrade with a custom intake and individual throttle bodies to blend huge displacement with modern tech.
Chevrolet revives the Grand Sport on the C8 Corvette with a rear‑drive Grand Sport powered by a new 6.7L LS6 V-8 producing 535 hp and 520 lb-ft, paired exclusively with an eight‑speed dual‑clutch, while the Grand Sport X arrives in 2027 as an AWD variant using hybrid tech from the ZR1X to reach 721 hp and add track modes like Qualifying Mode; both models borrow the Z06/ZR1 aero and chassis traits, offer options such as carbon brakes, Cup tires, and a center-exit exhaust, and Chevrolet aims for a base price under $100k for the rear‑drive model, positioning it between the Stingray and Z06 with a broader customization program.
Chevrolet debuted the C8 Corvette Grand Sport at the 12 Hours of Sebring, showcasing a widebody kit and Admiral Blue paint with a central white stripe and red hash marks; photos fueling rumors of a new 6.7-liter V8 and a potential Grand Sport X hybrid, though official details remain unreleased.