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Originally Posted by KMPrenger
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I don't even know why there are complaints here. The LT1 rocks in the power department. Yes...TQ drops off a bit at a certain range, but the power curve is still much better than the LS3, and also much better than the 5.0 for my preference, not that I think the 5.0 is a bad engine at all.
But its two much different ways to achieve an outcome. the HP per liter argument is completely irrelevant when it comes to comparing these two types of engines. Its apples and oranges. Stupid argument for sure.
Also, its not like GM can't build a great DOHC engine...look at the V6 engines. Spectacular DOHC engines with as much or more tech in them than the 5.0. The LGX makes over 93hp/l. That's more power dense than the Coyote engine.
We've all seen how great the LT1 performs in the Corvette, and if one does decide to modify it, it will push 500HP easily with some bolt ons and a tune.
No complaints here.
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hm, I would rather have a 6.2ltr. DOHC with 84.6hp/ltr. in that 2016 Camaro instead of "only" 74,2hp/ltr. due to old 2valves/1cam design.
My brothers AMG C63 is that engine which cranks out 525hp in his 2009 Mercedes. It revs 7200rpm and was "engine of the year" 2 times.
It weighs 439lbs.....i read.
http://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/2...ne-weight.html
Perhaps Chevy know the selling numbers of V8īs will fall as tax and gas prices increase. So they decide not to spend mch more money in further developing of a given and surely proofed design. A direct fuel injection is a small intervention adn cyl..deactivation helps saving fuel on an old design which normally drink 1-2ltr more per 100km compared to a newer design with less capacity but equal hp.