In 2005, General Motors released its fourth-generation 6.0-liter LS2 small-block V8. A short two years later, GM followed up with the Gen IV 6.2-liter LS3.

The LS3 Was Launched In 2008 As The C6 Corvette's Base Engine When Chevrolet launched the C6 Corvette, the powerplant of choice was the 6.0-liter LS2 V8.

The LS3's displacement is 6.2 liters, which is slightly larger than the classic 5.7-liter (350-cubic inch) small block that powered GM vehicles for over three decades.

The new 6.2L Chevy LS3 engine improves on its predecessor in every way bringing 430 HP to the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette; we talk with GM engineer John Rydzewski about it development - Vette Magazine ...

For about $6,500, the new Camaro LS3 crate engine packs a 4.065-inch bore and matching performance cylinder heads and makes 430 hp and 424 lb-ft from the factory.

Soon, high performance fans were buying up speed parts to enhance the performance of their Corvettes, Camaros, Novas, Impalas, or Hot Rods. "GM built many more engines than vehicles that were sold ...