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LS9 6.2L V-8 for 2009 Corvette ZR1

 

Chevrolet released pictures of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 engine which is named 'LS9'. LS9 is a supercharged 6.2 Litre V-8 engine that produces about 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (823 Nm).

 

In the pic above, you see the exploded view of LS9 with all the bits n' pieces in it. Check out more details of the engine and the high res pics after the jump.

Today, Chevrolet revealed the long awaited Corvette ZR1 online, prior to its public debut that will take place at the 2008 Detroit Show in January. When ZR1 arrives next summer, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by General Motors, with performance enabled by a new, supercharged 6.2L LS9 small-block V-8 engine. LS9 V-8 engine is targeted at producing at least 100 horsepower per liter, or 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (823 Nm)