2012 Camaro ZL1 Engine

One of the favorite covers that we ever ran in Automotive Design & Production was this one, from March 2008, which features the LS9 engine for the 2009 Corvette ZR1: So, given that popularity, here’s another similar engine, this one the LSA 6.2L Supercharged V8 that is slated to be put in the 2012 Camaro ZL1: And for those of you who are interested in the specs: Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162 Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 / 103.25 x 3.62 / 92 mm Block material: cast aluminum Cylinder head material: cast aluminum Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder Fuel delivery: 1.9L supercharger with intercooler; sequential fuel injection Compression ratio: 9.1:1 Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 550 / 410 @ 6100 (estimated) Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 550 / 745 @ 3800 (estimated) Recommended fuel: premium required Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6200 Enough said.
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Gary S. Vasilash

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One of the favorite covers that we ever ran in Automotive Design & Production was this one, from March 2008, which features the LS9 engine for the 2009 Corvette ZR1:

So, given that popularity, here’s another similar engine, this one the LSA 6.2L Supercharged V8 that is slated to be put in the 2012 Camaro ZL1:

And for those of you who are interested in the specs:

Displacement (cu in / cc):	376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm):	4.06 / 103.25 x 3.62 / 92 mm
Block material:	cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:	cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery:	1.9L supercharger with intercooler; sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio:	9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	550 / 410 @ 6100 (estimated)
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	550 / 745 @ 3800 (estimated)
Recommended fuel:	premium required
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6200

Enough said.

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