Chevrolet Big-Block L78, Engine

Engine capacity
6,489 cm³
Maximum power (range), hp
425
Maximum torque, N*m (kg*m) at rpm.
563 (57) / 4000
Fuel used
Petrol
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
22.3
Engine type
V-shaped, 8-cylinder
Additional engine information
OHV, 4-bb carburetor
Maximum power, hp (kW) at rpm
425 (313) / 5600
Compression Ratio (Range)
11
Cylinder diameter (range), mm
104
Piston stroke (range), mm
95.5
Cooling system (range), l
18
Engine lubrication system (range), l
4.7
Number of valves per cylinder (range)
2