The Chevrolet Small-Block V8 is a family of gasoline V8 engines introduced by Chevrolet in 1955, prized for its light weight, compact size and strong power output for its era. Produced in various displacements for decades across countless General Motors vehicles, it became one of the most widely used and modified V8 engine designs in automotive history.
Facts
SignificanceA revolutionary lightweight V8 engine family that became the most widely used small-block engine of all time, named one of the 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderGeneral Motors (Chevrolet division) 1 Displacement or Thrust265 cu in (4.3 L) to 400 cu in (6.6 L) 1 Classification
Fuel or Cycle Configuration Sources
1. Wikipedia: Chevrolet Small-Block V8
WikipediaOverview
Production of the original small-block began in late 1954 for the 1955 model year, with a displacement of 265 cu in (4.3 L).
Overview, displacement range
The small-block family spanned from 262 cu in (4.3 L) to 400 cu in (6.6 L) in displacement.
Introduction, fuel type
The Chevrolet small-block engine is a series of gasoline-powered V8 automobile engines, produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors.
Introduction, cylinder configuration
The Chevrolet small-block engine is a series of gasoline-powered V8 automobile engines, produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors.
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