2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The beast under the hood is an all new direct-injection 6.2-liter small-block V-8 engine dubbed the LT1. It produces 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful standard Corvette ever launched.

Engine Specifications:

Displacement	6.2-liters
Bore & stroke	4.06 in. x 3.62 in.
Block material	Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain	Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery	Direct injection
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Horsepower	450 (est.)
Torque (lb-ft)	450 (est.)

To cope with stringent carbon emissions and fuel efficiency regulations , the Corvette Stingray sports an Active Fuel Management system that will shut down four cylinders, leaving the`Vette with a 3.1-liter 4-pot engine, for unmatched fuel efficiency when V-8 power isn’t needed . The engine will also feature direct injection and variable valve timing to help it use less fuel. In fact, GM anticipates greater than a 26 mpg highway city rating for the 2014 Corvette, which is quite spectacular when compared to its petrol-chugging rivals.

While the engine has a dual personality, where one sips fuel and the other fires all eight cylinders like a madman, which — thanks to the weight savings of the new aluminum chassis, and a carbon-fiber hood and roof — warps the ’Vette Stingray from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds and to an anticipated top speed of 180 to 190 mph.

courtesy @ topspeed.com