Chevy launches in 1973 the 755 hp V8 of the Corvette ZR1 as a box engine in 1973

One of the world's most powerful production V-8s can now be ordered as a cash register engine by Chevrolet Performance employees.

We are talking about the 6.2 liter LT5 supercharged V-8 that is normally found in the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

Straight out of the box, this engine beast is good for 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque.

The LT5 is part of a trio of new crate engines that Chevrolet Performance will be showcasing this month at SEMA 2018 in Las Vegas. Other models include a 5.7-liter VZ ZZ6 and a 6.0-liter V6 L96, with three additions bringing Chevrolet's V-8 cash-engine engines to nearly 50.

Instead of just showing the engines on a stand, Chevrolet Performance has decided to build custom circuits around them. The LT5 will be presented at SEMA in a 1973 Chevelle Chevelle Laguna, whose hood takes over that of the Corvette ZR1 as a nod to its powertrain. The car has also been equipped with front and rear spoilers that pay tribute to the legacy of the Chevelle Laguna NASCAR race.

To display the ZZ6 V-8, Chevrolet Performance chose a 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck and, for the L96, a 1978 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.

The C10's classic styling would be complemented by modern hot rod touches for the show vehicle, including a lowered suspension, 20-inch wheels, smooth, custom bumpers and tailgate, and a trim interior. customized. Its V-8 body engine features a fuel injection throttle body mounted in place of the carburettor and a power of 420 hp.

In the Silverado is a V-8 electronic injection engine, designed for a power of 360 hp. Inside and out, the pickup truck would look original thanks to an off-frame restoration completed at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground.

For anyone considering one of the Chevrolet Performance case engines, most are available as Connect & Cruise kits, which means they can be easily connected to the corresponding transmissions and controllers. There are also E-ROD versions that include anti-pollution equipment that make them eligible for installation in millions of 1995 and older vehicles in California.

This year's SEMA show begins on October 30th. For full coverage, head to our dedicated hub.