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Interesting now out-of-the-blue GM is blowing their horn on gas based engines ?
Seventy years ago, a revolution began.
In late 1954, Chevrolet took the wraps off its model-year 1955 line of Task Force pickup trucks. The first full redesign of Chevy pickups since 1947, the ‘55s were a bold step forward in technology and design. Not only were they stylish, comfortable, and capable, these trucks helped introduce the small-block V8 engine to the world.
The small-block V8 represented a paradigm shift in engine technology.
The overhead-valve design optimized the flow of air and fuel into the combustion chamber, improving fuel efficiency while boosting horsepower.
True to its name, the small-block V8 is compact and lightweight, packing dependable power in a tidy package.
Soon, this engine found its way into vehicles across the Chevy lineup, making V8s available to everyday American car buyers.
Soon, the small-block caught the attention of racers and hotrodders.
The engine’s power potential and tidy dimensions made it ideal for purpose-built race cars, show cars, speedboats, and all kinds of experimental vehicles.
Chevy began selling the small-block as a crate engine, a complete powerplant ready to be transplanted into your automotive dream project.
As the muscle-car era took off, Chevy developed a larger, more powerful V8 engine. This big-block variant went on to power hard-working trucks and commercial vehicles, high-performance sport models, and large luxury cars. Still, the small-block endured as the quintessential American V8.
Over the past 70 years, GM estimates it has built over 100 million small-block V8s for Chevrolet.
The 2025 Silverado 1500 continues that tradition by offering the largest and most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the segment: the 6.2-liter small-block V8, generating 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
From the job site to outdoor adventures, today’s small-block powered Silverado brings toughness, technology, and capability to any task.
The small-block V8 engine may have been born 70 years ago, but its future with GM is bright.
This engine is more powerful, durable, and efficient than ever before.
A redesigned sixth-generation small-block is coming soon, which will further enhance everything drivers love about this legendary American engine.
In 2023, General Motors invested $854 million to support production of the sixth-generation small-block V8 across plants in Michigan, Ohio and New York.
The Chevy small-block V8 will continue to be an American automotive success story.
Seventy years ago, a revolution began.
In late 1954, Chevrolet took the wraps off its model-year 1955 line of Task Force pickup trucks. The first full redesign of Chevy pickups since 1947, the ‘55s were a bold step forward in technology and design. Not only were they stylish, comfortable, and capable, these trucks helped introduce the small-block V8 engine to the world.
The small-block V8 represented a paradigm shift in engine technology.
The overhead-valve design optimized the flow of air and fuel into the combustion chamber, improving fuel efficiency while boosting horsepower.
True to its name, the small-block V8 is compact and lightweight, packing dependable power in a tidy package.
Soon, this engine found its way into vehicles across the Chevy lineup, making V8s available to everyday American car buyers.
Soon, the small-block caught the attention of racers and hotrodders.
The engine’s power potential and tidy dimensions made it ideal for purpose-built race cars, show cars, speedboats, and all kinds of experimental vehicles.
Chevy began selling the small-block as a crate engine, a complete powerplant ready to be transplanted into your automotive dream project.
As the muscle-car era took off, Chevy developed a larger, more powerful V8 engine. This big-block variant went on to power hard-working trucks and commercial vehicles, high-performance sport models, and large luxury cars. Still, the small-block endured as the quintessential American V8.
Over the past 70 years, GM estimates it has built over 100 million small-block V8s for Chevrolet.
The 2025 Silverado 1500 continues that tradition by offering the largest and most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the segment: the 6.2-liter small-block V8, generating 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
From the job site to outdoor adventures, today’s small-block powered Silverado brings toughness, technology, and capability to any task.
The small-block V8 engine may have been born 70 years ago, but its future with GM is bright.
This engine is more powerful, durable, and efficient than ever before.
A redesigned sixth-generation small-block is coming soon, which will further enhance everything drivers love about this legendary American engine.
In 2023, General Motors invested $854 million to support production of the sixth-generation small-block V8 across plants in Michigan, Ohio and New York.
The Chevy small-block V8 will continue to be an American automotive success story.
