General Motors introduced the third-generation small-block V8 engine, the 5.7-liter LS1, in conjunction with the new C5 Chevrolet Corvette in 1997. That launch marked the beginning of the LS engine ...

The main driver behind these substantial price jumps lies in the bundled packages required for certain engine options. The 5.3L V8 L84 is standard across the range, with the exception of High Country, ...