Fifth Generation LT1 Small-Block

On October 24, 2012, we got our first look at the 5th generation Chevy-small block. On this date, the Warren Michigan GM Tech Center was filled with journalists to view, photograph, and learn more about this hot new power-source. It was labeled as the best one yet, and is said to appear in the 2014 Corvette.


The LT1 is a new engine with only a few similarities to the LS3. Here are some statistics surrounding the new engine:

• 6.2 liters
• 450 horsepower
• 450 lb-ft of torque
• Compression = 11:5:1
• 0 to 60mph in 4 seconds
• Octane tolerant

In addition, the LT1 will beat the LS3's fuel economy which is currently 26 mpg on the highway. Basically, it is built to last, take a beating, and last throughout it's entire warranty.

What is there to learn about the 2014 Corvette LT1 V8 Powerhouse? First off, it offers advanced technologies in several different areas including active fuel engagement, direct injection, and continuously variable valve timing support advanced combustion system. It is said to offer the best fuel economy in any Corvette yet. It is said to offer over 450 hp with 450 lb-ft of torque. It will be able to reach 0 to 60mph in less than four seconds! This will make it the quickest standard Corvette yet!

According to senior vice president of Global Product development, Mary Barra, the LT1 was designed to raise the bar for engines in performance vehicles. She believes that this objective was obtained by creating a "masterpiece" that uses advanced technologies that can only be found in a small few engines around the world. Each time a performance vehicle is created, the goal is to offer greater power and greater fuel economy - and that is exactly what the new 2014 Corvette does. Not only does the LT1 offer excellent horsepower and fuel economy, but it also produces a broader power band than ever before, staying below 4, 000 rpm.

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Another new component of the 2014 Corvette? Active Fuel Management. For the first time ever, the engine's cylinders are shut off during light-load driving, helping to save on fuel during lighter drives.

The very first Corvette with a Small Block V-8 was designed in 1955. It had a 4.3L and 195hp. Today, the 2012 Small Block powered Corvette Racing C6.R beat out other top model vehicles in the American Le Mans Series GT class, making Corvette the most successful team in the championships history.

So what is it that makes the Small Block so successful? The combination of power, efficiency, durability, and compactness. These qualities are what makes the engine so desirable for production and race cars alike, and with the addition of such new and advanced technologies, the engine is made even better.

Other features of the Corvette LT1 include:

• all aluminum block and oil pan
• an advanced oiling system with available dry-sump system
• Tri-lobe cam shaft
• Cam driven fuel pump
• PCV integrated rocker covers
• Intake manifold and throttle body assembly
• 4-in-1 exhaust manifolds

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