Our insomnia will meet an early rise tomorrow morning, as we will be covering a preview event for the all-new, next generation small-block V8 engine that will find its way in the 2014 C7 Corvette, 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, and many other future vehicles that we currently find cradling an LS- or Vortec-series motor. This is your notification to visit GM Authority tomorrow morning and afternoon for everything that’s been presented on the new small-block.
What We Know About The New Small Block
Leading up to the announcement, sources tell us that the new small block engine that will be previewed tomorrow will be the OHV pushrod, direct-injection motor destined for the Corvette C7.
The name: LT1.
The numbers: a 6.2-liter displacement, with 450 horsepower, and 450 pound-feet of torque.
While a bump in power from the 430 horsepower LS3 we currently see in the Corvette C6, we’re told it’s also better on power delivery, as it’s enough gusto to propel the 2014 C7 Corvette from 0-60 in under four seconds. And if we’re not mistaken, we’re not even talking ZR1 here.
Meanwhile, we’ll have to be alert about other displacements, such as the rumored 5.5-liter block, along with projections in fuel economy. We also know that you likely have plenty of questions yourselves, and if you would like to see if we can get them answered, type them in the comment section below.
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That’s kind of a small push in horsepower with the DI imo, I was thinking it being a little more.. 460 hp wouldn’t sound too far fetched to me.. I’m kind of looking forward to reading the horsepower ratings but I understand that’s not everything. Also wondering how long will it be when its Zo6, and ZR1 counterparts will be here.. Probably one year following the other.
That would be un impressive if a newly designed 6.2 v8 made 450 hp w new tech n DI easy 500 hp, and I’m almost positive gm actually had direct injected versions of the current 6.2 in prototype testing n it made 470 hp.. I’m hoping for a 5.7 w 450 hp n 440 ft lb n a 5.3 w at least 380 hp
They could very well be number-fudging right now. They’ve done that a lot lately.
Yea I hope so, bc rumor has been there keeping the same displacements so the 6.2 should be the top of the line LS7 replacement since there downsizing gor fuel econ and the 5.3 probably soley used for trucks and something in the middle as a base vette/camaro engine 5.5 or 5.7.. honestly 450 hp out of a 6.2 is not worth a billion dollars in design and engineering
WHAT? Fuel economy? The LS7 gets amazing mpg, just not at 60. If I go 75 mph in my Z06 in 6th gear, about 1,550 rpm, I get an average of 31 mpg, a toyota prius can’t do that at 75.
And the next gen v8 is supposed to share tech n assembly locations w the new 2.5 4cyl and 2.0 t and if that’s any.indication the 2.5 makes great hp n torque compared to the competition, however the 4 cyl r dohc engines so who knows tomorrow will tell!
I have been very disappointed with the renderings I saw of the C7. Now to hear that this new D.I V-8, Will only produce 450 BHP? GM the damn Mustang produces 420, 444 and now 650BHP, and this is all your billion $ investment is capable of? I think I might be looking for a new sports icon.
You’ve made a fatal mistake.
You looked at the Mustang’s HP figures, but not it’s torque. The GT’s 380 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM doesn’t have anything on the GenV’s 450 lb-ft @
How many horsepower for the 5.5 ?
Will there be a 4.8 and 5.3?
Can’t wait to find out more info
I might need to pop one of these into my Roadmaster sometime 😀 I think it could use an engine upgrade ;)…not that I relly need 430 HP…lol
A 6.2L with DI , higher compression and VVT should be capable of a 12% increase, so taking the LS3 rating at 430HP base and adding 56HP amounts to 486HP. Remember though the HP isnt that high, the VVT will give the LS3 more bottom end and torque, this is why they’re saying sub 4 sec 0-60, high 11 qtrs. Not a bad base model considering the Z06 will probably base at $78K and option out at $85,000. Corvettes are getting expensive
Several years back there was an article stating that the base would be close to 500HP, the Z06 600HP and ZR1 700HP.