Chevrolet big-block V8

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:community enthusiasts and builders
gptkbp:compressionRatio varies by model
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:cultural_impact popular in car culture
gptkbp:cylinderCount rectangular port or oval port
gptkbp:displacement over 396 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:emissionsStandard varies by year
gptkbp:engine gptkb:United_States
varies by model
cast iron
V configuration
gptkbp:engineType overhead valve
gptkbp:fuel_capacity wet sump
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
carbureted or fuel injected
distributor-based
gptkbp:futurePlans exhaust systems
intake manifolds
high-performance camshafts
aftermarket headers
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered muscle car era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chevrolet big-block V8
gptkbp:introduced 1965
gptkbp:is_used_in Chevrolet_vehicles
gptkbp:isMarketedAs extensive
gptkbp:legacy iconic_American_engine
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chevrolet
gptkbp:market_segment performance automotive
gptkbp:notable_feature high torque output
performance-oriented
robust design
gptkbp:notableModels gptkb:Chevrolet_Impala
gptkb:Chevrolet_Camaro
gptkb:Chevrolet_Corvette
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 500 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1965 to present
gptkbp:racingSeries gptkb:NASCAR
drag racing
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Chevrolet_small-block_V8
gptkb:Chrysler_big-block_V8
gptkb:Ford_big-block_V8
Chevrolet_big-block_family
gptkbp:relatedApplication performance vehicles
trucks
muscle cars
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chevrolet_LS_engine
gptkbp:torque up to 600 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:type gptkb:V8_engine
gptkbp:variant 396 big block
427 big block
454 big block
502 big block
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 lbs