Tech & Auto
The 10 Highest Horsepower Engines Ever Built By Chevrolet
By BON ADAMSON
10. LT-1 V8
Introduced in the early 1970s during the height of muscle car popularity, the Chevrolet LT-1 V8 offered power, reliability, and a distinct exhaust sound.
The LT-1 V8 could produce 370 horsepower and featured an innovative design, which included a high-lift camshaft and a revised cylinder head design for maximum power and efficiency.
9. 409 W Big Block
The Chevrolet 409 "W" Big Block V8 debuted in the early 1960s amidst the muscle car revolution and gripped enthusiasts with its power output and performance.
With a power output of 425 horsepower, the 409 "W" Big Block V8 propelled Chevrolet's lineup of muscle cars to new speeds and dominated the drag strips.
8. L88 427
Debuting in the late 1960s as a factory-built racing engine, the Chevrolet L88 427 Cubic Inch V8 pushed the boundaries of what was possible on the racetrack.
The engine was packed with high-performance components, resulting in a power output of 430 horsepower. However, some estimate that the L88's true output was around 560 horsepower.
7. 454 Big Block
The Chevrolet 454 Big Block V8 was created during the muscle car era and was one of the largest engines of its time, with a displacement of 7.4 liters.
The engine could produce 450 horsepower, but what really made the 454 Big Block V8 stand out was its peak torque figure of over 500 lb-ft.
6. 6.2L LT1 V8
Introduced in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the Chevrolet 6.2L LT1 V8 represents a high of modern muscle car engineering.
Delivering an astonishing 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, the 6.2L LT1 V8 was known for its advanced engineering and sophisticated design.