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The LT1 VS The LS1: The Ultimate Corvette V8 Showdown

Chevrolet’s Best Corvette Engines… Ever

C1 Corvette Engines

1953 - 1962 C1 Corvette Engines. Read more: C1 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

C1 Corvette V8 Engine

1962 – 5.4L (327CI) V8 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

During its earliest years of production, the Corvette was often cited by critics as being grossly underpowered, and incapable of living up to its sports car billing. However,...

Josh Boyd·

1955 - C1 Corvette C1 Corvette Corvette V8 Engine

1955 4.34L 265ci V8 Engine: Specs, Features, & More

While the Corvette, in its current form, is synonymous with unrelenting power and performance might, this was not always the case. Quite the contrary, the Corvette barely mustered...

Josh Boyd·

1967 - C2 Corvette C1 Corvette Corvette Engines V8 Engine

1957 4.6L 283ci V8 Engine: Specs, Features, & More

The Corvette, and small-block V8 innovation, fit like a hand in a glove. In fact, had it not been for the small-block V8’s implementation into Corvette production, America’s...

C2 Corvette Engines

1963 - 1967 C1 Corvette Engines. Read more: C2 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

1965 - C2 Corvette C2 Corvette Engines V8 Engine

1965 – L78 – 6.5L (396CI) V8 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

For more than a decade after the Corvette’s initial release, the true American sports car was motivated, most notably, by small-block power. In fact, the 265 cubic-inch V8’s...

C3 Corvette Engines

1968 - 1982 C3 Corvette Engines. Read more: C3 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

C3 Corvette C4 Corvette Engines Research

Chevrolet L83 Engine: Specifications, Applications, & More

Throughout the years, the Corvette has served a testbed of sorts for all that is new and exciting within the realm of GM engine design and development. In...

C4 Corvette Engines

1984 - 1996 C4 Corvette Engines. Read more: C4 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

C3 Corvette C4 Corvette Engines Research

Chevrolet L83 Engine: Specifications, Applications, & More

Throughout the years, the Corvette has served a testbed of sorts for all that is new and exciting within the realm of GM engine design and development. In...

C5 Corvette Engines

1997 - 2004 C5 Corvette Engines. Read more: C5 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

C5 Corvette Corvette Engines LS6 Engine

Chevrolet LS6 Engine: Specifications, Configurations, & More

In 1997, the LS1 small-block debuted as the standard powerplant for all C5 Corvettes, much to the delight of Corvette enthusiasts and critics the world over. GM’s LS...

Jack M Ho·

C5 Corvette Engines Specifications

The LS1 Engine: Horsepower, Specs & Information

When people talk about V8’s, especially in the domestic world, the LS series of engines always come to mind. These are relatively inexpensive and robust platforms to build...

C6 Corvette Engines

2005 - 2013 C6 Corvette Engines. Read more: C6 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

Engines LS7 Engine

2006 – LS7 (Z06) Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

Few small-block engine platforms carry such a rich history as that which pertains to the GM “Mighty Mouse” V8. GM’s small-block masterpiece served as the saving grace of...

Josh Boyd·

C6 Corvette Corvette Engines LS3 Engine

Chevrolet LS3 Engine: Specifications, Configurations, & More

GM’s LS series of small-block engines is proof that continual refinement is the root of perfection. Throughout the years, the illustrious auto manufacturer has repeatedly reengineered this platform...

Josh Boyd·

C6 Corvette Engines Research

Chevrolet LS9 Engine: Specs, Applications, & More

Most would agree that the Corvette’s no holds barred approach to performance excellence is high up on the list of the iconic American sports car’s most beloved characteristics....

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Josh Boyd·

C6 Corvette Engines Research

Chevrolet LS2 Engine: Specs, Applications, & More

Throughout the years, there have been a number of legendary powerplants to call the Corvette’s engine bay home. Of these, few have been as iconic, or well-received, as...

C7 Corvette Engines

2014 - 2019 C7 Corvette Engines. Read more: C7 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

Corvette Engines LT5 Engine

Chevrolet LT5 Engine: Specs, Applications, & More

Over the last several decades, the Corvette has served as a haven for all with a special affinity for speed. Few can even begin to question the iconic...

Scott Kolecki·

2015 – C7 Corvette C7 Corvette Engines Specifications

The Chevrolet LT4 Engine: Specs, Applications, & Important Facts

The Chevrolet LT4 Engine – A Need For Speed Since the dawn of the automobile – and most especially, the sports car – automotive engineers and enthusiasts alike...

C8 Corvette Engines

2020+ C8 Corvette Engines. Read more: C8 Corvette Research Center

Josh Boyd·

Corvette LT2 Engine

Chevrolet LT2 Engine: Specifications, Applications, & More

It has become increasingly clear during the past several decades that GM has no intent to become complacent in their choice of powertrains, that are to be placed...

Corvette Engines

The LT1 VS The LS1: The Ultimate Corvette V8 Showdown

Chevrolet’s Best Corvette Engines… Ever

1962 – 5.4L (327CI) V8 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

1955 4.34L 265ci V8 Engine: Specs, Features, & More

1957 4.6L 283ci V8 Engine: Specs, Features, & More

1965 – L78 – 6.5L (396CI) V8 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

Chevrolet L83 Engine: Specifications, Applications, & More

Chevrolet L83 Engine: Specifications, Applications, & More

Chevrolet LS6 Engine: Specifications, Configurations, & More

The LS1 Engine: Horsepower, Specs & Information

2006 – LS7 (Z06) Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

Chevrolet LS3 Engine: Specifications, Configurations, & More

Chevrolet LS9 Engine: Specs, Applications, & More

Chevrolet LS2 Engine: Specs, Applications, & More

Chevrolet LT5 Engine: Specs, Applications, & More

The Chevrolet LT4 Engine: Specs, Applications, & Important Facts

Chevrolet LT2 Engine: Specifications, Applications, & More

AUCTION: A Corvette-Powered 1965 Corvair

1953-55 Stovebolt Inline 6 Cylinder Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

1980 LG4 305CI “California” V8 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

1992 LT1 (350CI) Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

Test Drive: 2021 C8 Stingray Corvette 3LT (Z51 Package)

2022 Corvette Stingray: Same Power, Lower Emissions

Sound Test: 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 Spy Shots

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