2020 C8.R Corvette V8 To Feature Super Secret Flat-Plane Crank

Back in July, when we revealed exclusive pictures of the Corvette’s interior, we noted high performance variants have been under development for a long time.  We also teased the fact that a 5.5-liter V8 engine was a “secretive staple of a certain facility in Michigan.”

Now, Chevrolet is getting closer to confirming that news as the company has revealed the 2020 C8.R will have a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8 engine which produces 500 hp (373 kW / 507 PS) and 480 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 10/14/2019 8:06:29 PM

+1 Boost

It sounds very cool on the video I saw on YouTube. Someone was saying it is so F1 like it could have pneumatic valves. My 2nd thought was that it is such a hardcore sounding engine it may be a bit much to live with as a daily driver. You may need to be in the mood to drive the Z06 if it comes with this engine.