New Corvette Engine Shatters Previous OHV RPM Limits

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Breathing Hole’ detail for Chevrolet Corvette Z06. … Rod Assembly for Chevrolet Corvette Z06. LS7 2006 7.0L V-8. (LS7) Intake and. Exhaust Valves for …

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New Corvette Engine Shatters
Previous OHV RPM Limits
LS7 2006 7.0L V-8 (LS7) for Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
PONTIAC, Mich. - GM engineers have achieved a feat many speculated
was not possible. The new LS7 7.0-liter OHV (overhead valve) V-8
engine for the 2006 ZO6 Corvette will not only achieve 500 horsepower
but will be capable of running up to 7100 rpm. The previous limit was
6600 rpm in the 6.0-liter LS2.
With this new engine GM is showing multi-valve overhead cam performance
is achievable with a two-valve cam-in-block engine. For the
new ZO6, higher rpm allows the driver to remain in first gear to just over
60 mph, contributes to higher top speed and improves overall vehicle performance.
The LS7 is one of the first automotive OHV production
engines in the industry capable of over 7000 rpm.
The new ZO6’s sub four-second 0-60 mph time is achieved in part by
the extended rpm range and the ability to remain in first gear past 60 mph.LS7 2006 7.0L V-8 (LS7) Engine Block - left front
for Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
LS7 2006 7.0L V-8 (LS7) Engine Block - right rear
for Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
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