C7 Corvette News What’s New for the 2017 Corvette Model Year Rob LoszewskiApril 25, 201602.7K views The new 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport combines a lightweight architecture, a track-honed aerodynamics package, Michelin tires and a naturally aspirated engine to deliver exceptional performance. Inside, the Grand Sport Collector Edition features a unique Tension Blue full leather and suede-wrapped interior, a three-dimensional representation of an original Grand Sport race car is embossed in the headrests and that shape is also used on an instrument panel plaque that carries a unique build Below is a summary of what’s new for the 2017 Corvette model year: Deletions New Features Changes