Chevrolet small-block V8

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:availability widely available in aftermarket
gptkbp:compressionRatio 8.0:1 to 12.0:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced automotive design and performance
gptkbp:cylinderCount 8
cast iron or aluminum
gptkbp:design lightweight and compact
gptkbp:displacement 262 to 400 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:energyEfficiency varies by model
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Chevrolet_small-block_engine_family
longitudinal
cast iron or aluminum
small-block architecture
gptkbp:engineConfiguration ECU controlled
gptkbp:engineType internal combustion engine
flat tappet or roller
gptkbp:exhaustSystem dual exhaust
carbureted or fuel-injected
gptkbp:famousFor hot_rod_culture
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1955
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
wet sump
distributor or coil-on-plug
gptkbp:futurePlans headers, intake manifolds, camshafts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chevrolet small-block V8
gptkbp:isMarketedAs extensive
gptkbp:legacy one of the most popular engines in automotive history
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chevrolet
gptkbp:marketSegment performance and utility vehicles
gptkbp:notableFeature 350, 383, 400
American_automotive_culture
gptkbp:notableModels Chevrolet_Corvette,_Chevrolet_Camaro
gptkbp:operationalRange 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 600 hp
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:productionYears 1955 to present
gptkbp:racingSeries gptkb:NASCAR
gptkbp:relatedApplication trucks, muscle cars, sports cars
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Chevrolet_big-block_V8
gptkbp:setting V engine
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chevrolet_LS_engine
gptkbp:torque up to 500 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:usedIn Chevrolet_vehicles
gptkbp:weight approximately 500 lbs