{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Is The All New 2027 Corvette Grand Sport The One You REALLY Want? | Ep. 331","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/is-the-all-new-2027-corvette-grand-sport-the-one-you-really-want-ep-331","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/a77a32db-694b-4d7e-8ba8-484299fc3196/stream.mp3","description":"( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of Car Chat, Roman and Tommy dive into the massive sports car news of the week, headlined by the reveal of the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport. With the return of the legendary LS6 nameplate in the form of a 6.7L naturally aspirated V8, the guys debate whether this 535-hp beast is the \"sweet spot\" of the C8 lineup or if the high-tech, 721-hp hybrid Grand Sport X is the one enthusiasts actually want. They also tackle the bittersweet news surrounding the Nissan Z Nismo finally getting a manual transmission just as the market for internal combustion sports cars begins to shrink, leading to a heated discussion on why enthusiasts clamor for manuals but rarely buy them new.Beyond the track, Roman takes on the role of \"Myth Buster,\" dismantling common automotive lies—from the \"10-year parts law\" to historical tall tales the Tatra 603. The duo also catches up on the latest additions to the TFL stable, including two new Jeeps for the upcoming Easter Jeep Safari and a surprisingly cool vintage Volkswagen van. Whether you're curious about the death of the Corvette E-Ray, the future of the Toyota Supra, or just why Roman hates modern electronic vents, this episode covers the full spectrum of car culture.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar )  Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":126.22,"endTime":130.78,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Z","url":"/cars/nissan/z","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/2023_Nissan_Z_RZ34_in_Granite_Black%2C_front_left%2C_05-05-2024.jpg","quote":"First and foremost, we got two new sports cars, the new 2027 Nissan Z. It's the most significant changes in years.","canonicalId":"car:nissan:z","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan Z is Nissan’s modern take on its long-running Z-car sports coupe. 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