and one particularly notable step came with the 2008 C6 Corvette and its LS3 engine. The 6.2L V8 produced 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque, making the LS3 a truly special engine at the time.

The LS3 would continue to power the C6 Corvette, right up until the C7 Stingray debuted as a 2014 model year. Before the LS3 came along, Chevrolet relied heavily on its small-block predecessor ...

The LS3 crate engine is an iteration of the V8 that boasts 430 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. It’s manufactured by General Motors, and is frequently associated with Chevrolet. As of April 2024 ...