Chevrolet big-block engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:commonName exhaust upgrades
forced induction
camshaft upgrades
intake manifold swaps
gptkbp:compressionRatio varies by model
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:displacement up to 572 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:engine cast iron
tall deck or short deck
Chevrolet_big-block_family
gptkbp:engineType overhead valve
gptkbp:exhaustSystem carbureted or fuel injected
gptkbp:famousFor high performance
muscle car community
hot_rod_culture
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1958
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
gptkbp:historicalSignificance influenced automotive performance standards
pioneered muscle car era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chevrolet big-block engine
gptkbp:isMarketedAs extensive
gptkbp:legacy iconic_American_engine
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chevrolet
gptkbp:notableFeature high torque output
robust design
versatile applications
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 to present
gptkbp:racingSeries gptkb:NASCAR
drag racing
off-road racing
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Chevrolet_small-block_engine
gptkb:Chevrolet_LS_engine
Chevrolet_ZZ_engine
Chevrolet_big-block_V6_engine
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chevrolet_LS_engine
gptkbp:torque up to 700 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Chevrolet_trucks
Chevrolet_cars
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 lbs