The Chevrolet L72 was a 427 cubic inch (7.0 litre) overhead valve V8 big-block engine that Chevrolet built from 1966 to 1969. It was first rated at 450 horsepower, and the rating fell to 425 shortly after release although the actual power did not change. In 1966 it was the most powerful engine offered in the Corvette, and through 1969 it was the most powerful engine offered in the full-sized Chevrolets. In 1969 a Central Office Production Order allowed buyers to specify it in the Chevelle and the Camaro, and these COPO cars are among the most collectible Chevrolets of the decade. Dealer Don Yenko also fitted it to Camaros from 1967 and to Chevelles and Novas in 1969. A close variant, the L71, added three two-barrel carburetors and a 435 horsepower rating.
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The L72 was a 427 cu in (7.0 L) 90° overhead valve V8 big-block engine produced by Chevrolet between 1966 and 1969.
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The L72 was a 427 cu in (7.0 L) 90° overhead valve V8 big-block engine produced by Chevrolet between 1966 and 1969.
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The L72 was a 427 cu in (7.0 L) 90° overhead valve V8 big-block engine produced by Chevrolet between 1966 and 1969.
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The L72 was a 427 cu in (7.0 L) 90° overhead valve V8 big-block engine produced by Chevrolet between 1966 and 1969.
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In 1966 it was the most powerful engine available in the Corvette, and between 1966 and 1969 was the most powerful engine available in full-sized models.
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In 1966 it was the most powerful engine available in the Corvette, and between 1966 and 1969 was the most powerful engine available in full-sized models.
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In 1969 the L72 was available via a Central Office Production Order (COPO) in Chevrolet's intermediate (Chevelle) and pony car (Camaro).
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In 1969 the L72 was available via a Central Office Production Order (COPO) in Chevrolet's intermediate (Chevelle) and pony car (Camaro).
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