When did the corvette LT-1 come out?
I had the pleasure of driving this car and it certainly was a thrill for this editor, who owned a 1971 Corvette many years ago, but foolishly sold the car in 1978. The LT-1 is a peaky engine and one must keep the revs up to avoid stalling.
What’s the price of a 1970 Corvette LT 1?
That day has arrived. A 1971, less desirable than a ’70 due to lower compression and 40 fewer horsepower, is for sale in this magazine for $70,000. Truth be told, a small-block Corvette handles much better and, with an LT-1, can zoom all the way to 6,500 rpm without fear of blowing up.
What’s the horsepower of a 1992 Corvette LT1?
In regard to power output, the LT1 churns out its 300 bhp at 5000 rpm as opposed to last year’s L98 total of 245 at 4000. And torque is 330 lb.-ft. at 4000 rpm as opposed to 340 at 3200.
What kind of oil does a Corvette LT1 use?
Chevy has also switched to a synthetic 5W-30 motor oil (Mobil 1) to avoid the need for a separate heavy-duty oil cooler. In regard to power output, the LT1 churns out its 300 bhp at 5000 rpm as opposed to last year’s L98 total of 245 at 4000.
I had the pleasure of driving this car and it certainly was a thrill for this editor, who owned a 1971 Corvette many years ago, but foolishly sold the car in 1978. The LT-1 is a peaky engine and one must keep the revs up to avoid stalling.
When did the Corvette LT4 cylinder head come out?
In 1996, an LT4 was available in the Corvette. The LT4 had the same features as the LT1, but had larger valves, larger intake ports that were located higher, and an intake to match. The LT4 also came with a more aggressive cam to enhance the better heads.
In regard to power output, the LT1 churns out its 300 bhp at 5000 rpm as opposed to last year’s L98 total of 245 at 4000. And torque is 330 lb.-ft. at 4000 rpm as opposed to 340 at 3200.
That day has arrived. A 1971, less desirable than a ’70 due to lower compression and 40 fewer horsepower, is for sale in this magazine for $70,000. Truth be told, a small-block Corvette handles much better and, with an LT-1, can zoom all the way to 6,500 rpm without fear of blowing up.