LS Engines Versatility

Chevrolet first introduced the LS1 engine in 1997 as part of their release of the new C5 Corvettes. Iron had previously appeared throughout Chevy’s V8 series engines. The LS1 engine making its first appearance in 1997 was Versatile, Lightweight, and extremely powerful. It’s lightweight design was about 85 lbs lighter than any of the iron … Read more

The Chevrolet LS engine was first introduced in 1997, starting with the LS1. This engine made its way into Chevrolet’s C5 Corvette. Boasting a new design, new materials and new price point, the LS engine was set to revolutionize the performance car world. The C5 boasted 345 horsepower, with a 5.7 V8 LS engine. This … Read more