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Although the 1972 model's 350 cu in (5.7 L) horsepower was actually the same as that for the 1971 model year, the lower net horsepower numbers were used instead of gross horsepower. The L48 base engine rating fell to 200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS) SAE and the optional LT1 dropped to 270 hp (201 kW; 274 PS) SAE.
Not until the debut of the C5 based Z06 in 2001 would Chevrolet have another production Corvette capable of matching the ZR1's performance. Although the ZR1 was extremely quick for its time (0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.4 seconds, and onto over 180 mph (290 km/h)), the huge performance of the LT5 engine was matched by its robustness.
A 1974 Stingray equipped with the L48 195 hp (145 kW) small-block was capable of 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds; [26] comparable to the 6.5 second time of the 1968 small-block rated at 300 hp (224 kW); proof the 1972–74 Corvette engines had ample power regardless of reduced horsepower and net ratings. [27]
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been revealed. Its LT7 twin-turbo V-8 makes 1,064 hp and 838 lb-ft. Top speed is at least 215 mph. It goes on sale next year.
Output ratings for the dual-four barrel engines did not change (245 and 270 hp (183 and 201 kW)), but this was the last year of their availability. [19] This was the last year for contrasting paint colors in cove areas, and the last two-tone Corvette of any type until 1978.
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The Chevrolet Corvette (C6) is the sixth generation of the Corvette sports car that was produced by Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 2005 to 2013 model years. It is the first Corvette with exposed headlamps (as opposed to hidden headlamps) since the 1962 model. Production variants include the Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport, and 427 Convertible.
Despite the disparity in these horsepower ratings, there was no difference between the engines. In 1971, the compression ratio was decreased to 9.0:1 and horsepower decreased to 330 hp (246 kW), then the same in Corvette and Camaro. A net horsepower rating of 275 hp (205 kW) was also given. In 1972, the rating decreased again, then to a net of ...
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