LS8?

**Rich Z** · 04-02-2008, 09:40 PM

I'm kind of puzzled here. The current Z06 in the C6 has the LS7 motor in it. The new ZR-1 will have the LS9 under the hood. What happened to the LS8?

The progression on the standard Corvette has been LS1, LS2, and now LS3.

For the Z06 it has been LS6 then LS7.....

Surely GM knows how to count? So when does the LS8 land and what will it be? Surely it has to be a step up from the LS7, but not as stout as the LS9....

JIM KILL · 04-03-2008, 06:30 AM

LS8 (Still Around)

This is another 6.2-liter, smallblock V8 with a supercharger. It also features an intercooler integrated into the intake manifold. This will be the motor going into the top-end Zeta platform cars. The most premium Camaro, probably called Z28, will get this motor.

That said, original plans had this motor going into a Denali SUV or truck, however, those plans now seem to be canceled. Again, this maybe a result of CAFE.

Some of Holden's vehicles may also get this motor eventually. Initial specs have this motor at 475 to 500 horsepower with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.

When the LS7 dies, the Z06 will get this motor. Possibly, slightly uptuned from the version the Zeta cars would get. This motor will start production in first or second quarter of 2010.

JIM

Z06 Rocket · 04-03-2008, 08:28 AM

Good info Jim.

**Rich Z** · 04-03-2008, 12:18 PM

Thanks.... I guess I'm just surprised that the LS7 isn't getting upgraded along with the LS2 going to LS3 and now the LS9 being introduced. But I guess in GM's shoes, trying to figure out the market position of the Z06 is going to be pretty tough to do. With the LS3 pushing 430hp nipping from the bottom, and the LS9 pulling horsepower hungry buyers off of the top, just where will the market for the Z06 be now?

CHASZ51 · 04-03-2008, 06:07 PM

No LS5 also.

fletcher4u · 04-03-2008, 06:27 PM

Thats good to know , I was thinking something like WD39. It just did'nt work

**Rich Z** · 04-03-2008, 07:12 PM

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know what "LS" really stands for?

CHASZ51 · 04-03-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Z

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know what "LS" really stands for?

Beats me. Maybe Greg would know.

Z06 Rocket · 04-04-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Z

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know what "LS" really stands for?

"Looser Stang" since thats where they end up......

Mark Dalton · 04-04-2008, 01:26 PM

It ssems hypocritical to say this, since I own a C-5 Z, but I've always been a bit surprised that there is much of a market for the car at all. There are sooo many aftermarket kits and tuner companies that'll give you a scary fast car for waaay less than the price of a new Z. Is it bragging rights or what? With the pricing out of my league already, I know my next 'vette will not be a ZO6.