This 1973 Chevrolet Laguna 755hp Has a Heart of Corvette ZR1

If one of the obstacles that prevented you from acquiring a 1973 Chevrolet Laguna is the lack of a Corvette ZR1 engine, we have great news for you. Unfortunately, Chevy does not intend to put into production this 755 horsepower retro-classic and supercharged monster mash-up of the 70's, but it will sell you the most important part for you to do it yourself.

It's a unique piece that Chevrolet has built for SEMA 2018 to demonstrate the potential of its latest Chevrolet Performance engine batch. Intended for enthusiasts wishing to upgrade their current vehicle with a more modern transmission, the range now has three new additions.

The most striking is without a doubt the new Laguna supercharged. Chevy took the 1973 coupe and dropped the 6.2-liter LT5 engine from the Corvette ZR1 under the hood, after rebuilding the hood to match the ZR1's carbon fiber example. This is the most powerful production engine of the automaker of all time – these 755 horsepower bring 715 lb-ft of torque as well – and in the case of SEMA Laguna, it was associated with a modified suspension and 18-inch wheels associated with NASCAR models. front and rear spoilers.

If it's a bit extreme for you, there are also two other specials from SEMA. Chevrolet took a 1967 C / 10 pickup, for example, and then inserted the ZZ6 EFI cash engine into the interior. It's the automaker's attempt to create a modern hot rod transmission, with the classic style and versatility of a 350 Small Block, but with the finer points of electronically controlled fuel injection.

So, you get a fuel injection throttle body where the carburetor would traditionally be, as well as a stand for a traditional air purifier. The C / 10 for SEMA is equipped with a lowered suspension and 20-inch wheels, as well as custom bumper and tailgate and a redesigned interior. Oh, and 420 horsepower 5.7-liter V8 to play with.

Finally, a 1978 Silverado will feature the 6.0 liter V8 L96 engine. This 360 horsepower, 380 lb-ft of torque engine is paired with an electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive. GM's Milford Proving Ground has donated its expertise in a complete restoration, the magic being that you can look at this particular black and red Silverado and confuse it with an oddly preserved original.