Models | Ls

Unlike modern overhead-cam engines, the LS utilizes an "old-school" (overhead valve) design.

: The debut engine in the C5 Corvette and Camaro/Firebird . LS Models

: A higher-output version used in the Corvette Z06 and early Cadillac CTS-V. Generation IV (2005–2020) : LS2 (6.0L) : Standard in the C6 Corvette and Pontiac GTO . Unlike modern overhead-cam engines, the LS utilizes an

: Many enthusiasts use "iron-block" truck engines (e.g., 5.3L LM7 or 6.0L LQ4 ) which share the LS architecture but are more affordable and abundant in salvage yards. Generation IV (2005–2020) : LS2 (6

: Iron-block variants are particularly popular for turbocharging, with some "stock bottom end" (SBE) builds reaching over 1,000 hp.

: A hand-built, high-revving naturally aspirated engine used in the C6 Z06 .

: Supercharged variants found in the Corvette ZR1 and Camaro ZL1 respectively. The "LS Swap" Culture