LS engine series

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine series
gptkbp:commonName ECU tuning
Forced induction systems
Exhaust upgrades
Intake upgrades
Camshaft_upgrades
gptkbp:compressionRatio 10.0:1 to 12.0:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem Water-cooled
gptkbp:displacement 4.8L to 7.0L
gptkbp:drivetrain DOHC
gptkbp:engine Aluminum
Optional
approximately 450 lbs
Longitudinal
LS1,_LS2,_LS3,_LS4,_LS6,_LS7,_LS9
gptkbp:engineConfiguration ECM
gptkbp:engineType Roller
gptkbp:exhaustSystem Composite or Aluminum
Cast_Iron_or_Stainless_Steel
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1997
gptkbp:fuelType Gasoline
Wet sump
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LS engine series
gptkbp:isMarketedAs Extensive
gptkbp:marketSegment Performance cars
gptkbp:notableFeature High power-to-weight ratio
Strong aftermarket tuning potential
Lightweight_design
Versatile_applications
gptkbp:notableWinners gptkb:Chevrolet_Silverado_Racing
gptkb:Chevrolet_Camaro_ZL1
gptkb:Chevrolet_Corvette_C6.R
gptkb:Cadillac_CTS-V_Racing
Pontiac_GTO_Racing
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 650 hp
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:General_Motors
gptkbp:productionYears 1997 to present
gptkbp:racingSeries Road racing
Drag racing
Land speed racing
Off-road_racing
Circle_track_racing
gptkbp:relatedPatent Gen III and Gen IV small-block engines
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:successor LT engine series
gptkbp:torque up to 650 lb-ft
gptkbp:type gptkb:V8_engine
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Pontiac_GTO
gptkb:Chevrolet_Camaro
gptkb:Chevrolet_Corvette
gptkb:Cadillac_CTS-V
Chevrolet Silverado
GMC Sierra