Chevrolet Big Block Engine

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Engine
gptkbp:adaptation exhaust upgrades
camshaft upgrades
intake manifold swaps
stroker kits
gptkbp:application muscle cars
gptkbp:availability widely available
gptkbp:community active and vibrant
gptkbp:compressionRatio varies by model
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount varies by model
gptkbp:displacement up to 572 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
16 valves
gptkbp:emissionsStandard varies by year
gptkbp:engine varies by model
cast iron
V8_layout
gptkbp:engineConfiguration ECU or carburetor
gptkbp:engineType OHV
gptkbp:famous_for high horsepower
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 5-7 quarts
lower than modern engines
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
distributor ignition
carbureted or fuel injected
gptkbp:historical_significance popular in 1960s muscle cars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chevrolet Big Block Engine
gptkbp:introduced 1958
gptkbp:is_popular_among hot_rod_culture
gptkbp:isMarketedAs extensive
gptkbp:landmark in_American_automotive_history
gptkbp:legacy iconic_American_engine
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chevrolet
gptkbp:market_segment performance automotive
gptkbp:notable_feature high torque
robust design
large displacement
gptkbp:notableModels gptkb:Chevrolet_Impala
gptkb:Chevrolet_Camaro
gptkb:Chevrolet_Chevelle
gptkb:Chevrolet_Corvette
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 800 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1958-present
gptkbp:purpose performance vehicles
gptkbp:racingSeries gptkb:NASCAR
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Chevrolet_big-block
gptkb:Chevrolet_small-block_engine
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chevrolet_LS_engine
gptkbp:torque up to 700 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:type gptkb:V8_engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 lbs