C7 Corvette V-8 Engine Specs Revealed

This will be the quickest “standard” Corvette ever built, with a 0 to 60-mph time estimated at less than 4.0 seconds.

Chevrolet says many of the engine advancements came about thanks to its C6.R race car, which competes in the American Le Man Series GT Class. "The engine requirements for a production car and a race car are remarkably similar," said Jordan Lee, small-block chief engineer and program manager. "In both cases, you want an engine that is powerful and efficient, compact and lightweight, and durable."