In Januari 1997, over 45 years after the first one, Chevrolet launched the fifth generation Corvette. The C5 is powered by a 5,7 litre engine, designated LS1. This 16 valve pushrod V8 produces 345hp, accelerates the C5 from 0-96km/h in 4,7 seconds.
Engine LS1 90º V 8
Displacement 5.665 liter / 345.7 cu in
Power 350 bhp / 261 KW @ 5600 rpm
Torque 508 Nm / 375 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm
Top Speed 282 km/h / 175 mph