The Corvette hybrid still requires a name.
Chevrolet plans to increase the number of Corvette C8 models over the next few years. Although we know that a hybrid is in development as well as a fully-electric variant are on the horizon, their names remain a mystery. Chevrolet has filed a new trademark for the Corvette Grand Sport moniker.
An automaker trademark already exists for the name. It’s still in use. Chevrolet It was first requested all the way back in 2001. November 17, 2008. The Bow Tie filed the amended application on May 26. Patents and trademark filings aren’t always straightforward. There’s a good possibility that the Grand Sport name will be on the shelf before Chevy uses, if Chevy ever uses it.
It’s interesting to note that Chevy will soon release at least two additional Corvette models. The automaker revealed in April that it would launch a hybrid Corvette by 2024. It was also teased that the coupe would be all-wheel drive. General Motors President Mark Reuss stated on LinkedIn at the time that more information would be available, including the name.
Chevy is also working on an all-electric Corvette. However, we don’t have many details. The vehicle will likely be powered by GM’s Ultium batteries and run on all four wheels. We don’t yet know the name of this model, but will keep an eye on trademark filings.
Chevrolet may have filed the new trademark in order to prevent the old one from being lapsed. This would guarantee that there is no gap in ownership for the Corvette Grand Sport brand. Chevy’s 2008 trademark will expire at the end November 2022.
We hope that the Grand Sport name will be resurrected no matter what Chevrolet does with it. Although the last Grand Sport was between the Stingray, the hotter Z06 Corvettes, it is not clear where a new Grand Sport might be. Chevrolet is currently working on the Z06, an EV and hybrid. A new Grand Sport trademark adds to the mystery.