Chevrolet LS engine family

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine family
gptkbp:compressionRatio 10.5:1 to 12.0:1
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid cooled
gptkbp:design aluminum block
aluminum heads
gptkbp:displacement 4.8 L to 7.0 L
gptkbp:drivetrain DOHC
16 valves
gptkbp:engine approximately 450 lbs
longitudinal
available in some variants
cast iron or aluminum
LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, LS9
gptkbp:engineConfiguration gptkb:V8
ECM
gptkbp:engineType overhead camshaft
gptkbp:exhaustSystem cast iron or stainless steel
plastic or aluminum
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1997
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 6 quarts
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
coil-on-plug
multi-port fuel injection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chevrolet LS engine family
gptkbp:isMarketedAs extensive
gptkbp:notableFeature modular design
smooth operation
lightweight design
high power-to-weight ratio
versatile applications
high RPM capability
robust aftermarket parts availability
widely used in motorsports
easy swap into other vehicles
strong aftermarket tuning community
good_fuel_economy_for_a_V8
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 700 hp
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:General_Motors
gptkbp:related_engine Gen III and Gen IV
gptkbp:relatedApplication SUVs
performance vehicles
trucks
muscle cars
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chevrolet_LT_engine_family
gptkbp:torque up to 650 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:type gptkb:V8_engine
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Chevrolet_Camaro
gptkb:Chevrolet_Corvette
Chevrolet Silverado