Chevrolet Debuts 450 HP 6.2 Liter Small Block V8 Destined For 2014 Corvette

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General Motors Co.

Wednesday debuted its all-new small-block, LT1 6.2-liter V-8 engine, which will power the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette.

In what GM is calling the most significant redesign in its history, the fifth-generation small block will include a direct injection fuel system and active fuel management, or cylinder deactivation, which helps it achieve greater fuel efficiency and will give owners more miles out of a gallon of gas.

GM said it will build the new engine at its Tonawanda Engine Plant in Buffalo, N.Y.




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Chevrolet Debuts 450 HP 6.2 Liter Small Block V8 Destined For 2014 Corvette

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chewy

Doesn't look like a turbo V6 with an 8,000 RPM redline as predicted. I am shocked, shocked that those reports didn't materialize.

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Posted on 10/24/2012 1:34:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

dlin

72 hp per liter? Isn't that the standard of last decade?

When will GM learn?.... oh I forgot, they don't.

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Posted on 10/24/2012 3:23:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

chewy

That's about as good as you can do with pushrod without going too fancy. The small block actually works quite well in the Corvette and this one now has all the tech (DI/variable timing)that it was lacking before.

Using the smallblock keeps the Corvette pricing down, but this one will probably be pricier with DI and variable timing.

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Posted on 10/24/2012 4:12:21 PM | | Votes: 1   

dlin

Yes it has all the new features or no one will bother. When everyone else is downsizing and keep moment of inertia low, Corvette will spun on you with that oversized American engine. It's fine engine is in the front, but they better learn the weight balance has to shift toward the back if staying with a simple RWD!

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Posted on 10/25/2012 2:12:34 AM | | Votes: 0   

chewy

It's actually a little lighter and smaller than comparable smaller displacement V8s from the competition. OHV keeps the size and weight down quite a bit actually.

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Posted on 10/25/2012 2:44:12 PM | | Votes: 3   

91z4me

dlin, the Corvette chassis has been mid engined since 1998 with the C5. It is front mid engined but still technically mid enginged.

Also who the fuck cares about hp per liter? The pushrod V8s are light, compact, reliable, and cheap to build & repair.

An RC car can make lots of hp/displacement, that doesn't make it a better design.

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Posted on 10/26/2012 12:42:09 AM | | Votes: 0   

dlin

Ferrari cares, Porsche cares. What's up with these American?

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Posted on 11/9/2012 3:12:26 PM | | Votes: 1   

Eyecarehawaii

The Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1 Upgrade package gives the ZR1 750 bhp @ 6,600 rpm with performance figures of 0-60 mph @ 2.8 sec, 1/4 mile of 10.3 @ 139 mph and Top Speed of 224 mph. Wonder what they can do with this?

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Posted on 10/25/2012 11:02:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

drpesq

I'm no lover of the Corvette, but come on... Is there a last place prize for international engine of the year award. The Corvette's V8 would take it every time! I sincerely suspect japanese lawnmower engines are more impressive from an engineering point of view.

I have a confession though: I'd like to see a Corvette with a peaky power band like 95% of other sports cars. An engine you have to rev to get the car going fast. Most Vette owners spec the automatic which keeps the car under 2000 rpms the majority of the time. (My old man has an 09'). I'D LOVE TO SEE THE FEEDBACK (BASHING) CORVETTE WOULD GET FROM ITS FOLLOWERS IF GM PUT A 4 litre V8 in the car that made 420hp at 7500 rpms and...and 300 ft lbs. of torque @ 4500 rpms. You'd get the same acceleration, lighter, better handling and more efficient. But without the stoplight torque the Corvette is as good as Adele with a cold.

A pushrod V8 in 2014.... Its like an old solid rear axle (oh wait the mustang still has that).

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Posted on 10/26/2012 12:08:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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