- Recently installed in a Corvette E-Ray, the engine allowed the C8 to deliver 577 hp and 439 lb-ft.
- Lingenfelter has fitted a new rotating assembly, a custom camshaft, and new pistons.
- The upgraded 7.0-liter V8 has been tuned to work with the standard eight-speed dual-clutch.
The Chevy Corvette Stingray may not have the same headline-grabbing flair as the Z06 or ZR1, but make no mistake, the base model still packs a punch. With its 6.2-liter V8, it’s more than capable of impressing even the most discerning enthusiasts. However, if you’re the type who finds yourself thinking, “What if this could be a little more ridiculous?”—Lingenfelter has you covered.
The tuner has taken the C8’s LT2 V8 and made it a whole lot more ferocious, unveiling a new 7.0-liter variant that cranks out a lot more power, and a hefty price tag to match.
Read: Lingenfelter’s New 7.0-Liter V8 Naturally Aspirates 700 HP For C8 Corvette
The 7.0-liter LT2 engine was first announced in March last year and is now available to customers for a cool $29,950. It’s also been showcased hitting the dyno for the very first time and seems like a seriously impressive piece of kit. With tuners resorting mostly to forced induction for more power, Lingenfelter has to be applauded for sticking to old-fashioned naturally aspirated horses.
Fitted into the engine bay of a Corvette E-Ray, the engine delivered 577 hp and 439 lb-ft (595 Nm) of torque. Now, before you think that’s not all that impressive, remember that these figures were recorded at the wheels. If you factor in a 20% drivetrain loss, that would equate to 692 hp at the crank. Lingenfelter itself says the engine itself delivers 704 hp and 600 lb-ft (813 Nm) on 91 octane pump gas.
As this particular C8 is an E-Ray, it also features an electric motor at the front axle, providing an extra 160 hp, 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) of torque, and all-wheel drive. That means this ride is pumping out roughly 860 combined horses, and we’re sure it is an absolute monster.
Lingenfelter didn’t just add a bigger engine and call it a day. The 7.0-liter LT2 features a completely new forged rotating assembly, a custom camshaft, upgraded connecting rods, fresh pistons, and even custom in-house cylinder heads. Oh, and it’s designed to play nice with the original eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, so you don’t have to worry about any awkward mechanical hiccups when you’re laying down all that extra power.
