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From Chevrolet.com:
- Advanced technologies including direct injection, active fuel management, continuously variable valve timing support advanced combustion system
- Preliminary output of 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm)
- Helps deliver estimated 0-60 performance in less than four seconds and best-ever fuel economy in the Corvette
The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support an advanced combustion system.
“Our objective for the development of the all-new LT1 was to raise the bar for performance car engines,” said Mary Barra, senior vice president, global product development. “We feel that we have achieved that by delivering a true technological masterpiece that seamlessly integrates a suite of advanced technologies that can only be found on a handful of engines in the world.
“What makes this engine truly special is the advanced combustion system that extracts the full potential of these technologies. The art and science behind that combustion system make the Corvette LT1 one of the most advanced V-8 engines in the world,” said Barra.
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