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2014 Corvette Stingray LT1 Rated at 455 Horsepower

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Ken Zino

The 2014 Corvette Stingray’s revised LT1 6.2-liter V8 engine is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 460 lb.-ft. (624 Nm) with the standard exhaust system. Previously GM had touted horsepower beginning at 450, then 460, which was obtained with an optional exhaust system… Continue reading →

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2014 Corvette Sticks with A Revised LT1 V8 Engine

Posted on 25 October 2012 by Ken Zino

When Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, most of the sports car will be all new, but not the 6.2L V8 engine. The latest Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the so-called Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection for the first time, cylinder fuel shut off and continuously variable valve timing to support an advanced combustion system. Zero-to-60 mph times of less than four seconds are predicted for the base car. The new LT1 is the third engine in the Corvette’s history to be so-named, with previous versions introduced in 1970 (Gen 1) and 1992 (Gen 2). Continue reading →

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