LS3 Chevrolet LS3

LS3 - це потужний V8 двигун від Chevrolet, відомий своєю надійністю та високим потенціалом для тюнінгу.

Brand: Chevrolet Type: Petrol Configuration: V8 Production Years: 2008 - 2017 Production: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
60 Brand engines
26 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 6.2 L (6,162 cc)
Configuration V8
Number of Cylinders 8
Valves per Cylinder 2
Power 426 - 436 л.с.
Torque 575 - 580 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 103.25 mm
Piston Stroke 92.00 mm
Compression Ratio 10.7:1
Firing Order 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Fuel System Sequential Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Intercooler No
Maximum RPM 6,600 rpm
Max Torque RPM 4,600 rpm
Valve Train OHV
Timing Drive Chain
Timing Chain Replacement 250000 or as needed
Block Material Aluminum
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 195 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) null mm
Lubrication System Wet sump
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family GM LS engine series
Manufacturing Plant St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor LS2
Successor LT1

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 5.7 L (with filter: 6.2 L)
Recommended Viscosity 5W-30
Oil Standard API SN
Recommended Brands Mobil 1, Castrol Edge, Valvoline
Oil Change Interval 10 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter ACDelco PF48
Air Filter ACDelco A3087C
Replace every 50 000 km
Spark Plugs Type: Iridium
Part number: ACDelco 41-110
Gap: 1 mm
Quantity: 8 pcs
Replace every 100 000 km
Coolant Capacity 13 L
Coolant Type DEX-COOL (GM)
Coolant Change Interval 240 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 87°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 110°C
Critical Temperature 120°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 500-800 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 9/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Oil consumption Medium 80000-120000 km $200-500

Known defects

  • Valve spring issues in early models

Warranty extensions

  • GM extended warranty for valve spring issues

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Very High | Max. safe power: 700 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 480 hp 620 Nm ECU remap only
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$600
Stage 2 550 hp 700 Nm ECU, Exhaust, Intake
Required: Cold air intake, Exhaust system, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low 		$3000
Stage 3 650 hp 800 Nm Camshaft, Headers
Required: Supercharger, Forged internals, Upgraded fuel system
Reliability impact: Medium-High 		$10000

Popular modifications

  • Cold air intake
  • Performance exhaust
  • ECU tuning

Tuning limitations

  • Stock internals limit power above 600hp
  • Cooling system upgrades recommended for track use

Детальні технічні характеристики

8
модифікацій
415–426
к.с.

Спільні характеристики

Back suspension Independent, spring
Boost type none
Capacity 6162 cm3
Compression ratio 10.7
Country USA
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine code LS3
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine type Gasoline
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Fuel 95
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Number of cylinders 8
Number of gear 6
Rear brakes ventilated disc
Steering wheel position Left

Модифікації двигуна

6.2 AT (415 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic SS 1 2013–2015
415 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103.25 mm
Engine model ls3
Engine power 415 hp
Fuel tank capacity 71 l
Max power (kW) 310 kW
Max power at RPM 5900 RPM
Maximum torque 563 N*m
Min trunk capacity 464 l
Stroke cycle 92.0 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4600 RPM
Valves per cylinder 4
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 5.2 s
Max speed 257 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.7 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.8 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1585 mm
Curb weight 1803 kg
Front track width 1590 mm
Height 1470 mm
Length 4966 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2916 mm
Width 1897 mm
suspension
Wheel size 245/40 R19
other
Body type Sedan
Car class E
Disc size 8.5x19 ET46
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.9 5x120 mm
Timing belt DOHC
6.2 AT RWD (415 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic SS 1 2013–2015
415 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103.25 mm
Engine model ls3
Engine power 415 hp
Fuel tank capacity 71 l
Max power (kW) 310 kW
Max power at RPM 5900 RPM
Maximum torque 563 N*m
Min trunk capacity 464 l
Stroke cycle 92.0 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4600 RPM
Valves per cylinder 4
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 5.2 s
Max speed 257 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.7 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.8 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1585 mm
Curb weight 1803 kg
Front track width 1590 mm
Height 1470 mm
Length 4966 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2916 mm
Width 1897 mm
suspension
Wheel size 245/40 R19
other
Body type Sedan
Car class E
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.9 5x120 mm
Timing belt DOHC
6.2 MT (426 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Manual Camaro 5 [рест.] 2013–2015
426 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103.25 mm
Engine model ls3
Engine power 426 hp
Fuel tank capacity 72 l
Max power (kW) 313 kW
Max power at RPM 5900 RPM
Maximum torque 420 N*m
Min trunk capacity 289 l
Stroke cycle 92 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4500 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 5.4 s
Max speed 250 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.9 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 14.1 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1628 mm
Clearance 115 mm
Curb weight 1891 kg
Front track width 1618 mm
Height 1389 mm
Length 4841 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2852 mm
Width 1918 mm
suspension
Wheel size 245/50 R19
other
Body type Cabriolet
Car class S
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.5 5x120 mm
Timing belt OHV
6.2 MT (426 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Manual Camaro 5 [рест.] 2013–2015
426 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103.25 mm
Engine model ls3
Fuel tank capacity 72 l
Maximum torque 420 N*m
Min trunk capacity 320 l
Stroke cycle 92 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4500 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 5.2 s
Max speed 250 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.9 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 14.1 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1628 mm
Clearance 115 mm
Curb weight 1769 kg
Front track width 1618 mm
Full weight 2200 kg
Height 1377 mm
Length 4836 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2852 mm
Width 1918 mm
other
Body type Coupe
Car class S
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.5 5x120 mm
Timing belt OHV
6.2 V8 AT (426 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic Camaro 5 2008–2013
426 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103.25 mm
Engine power 426 hp
Fuel tank capacity 72 l
Max power at RPM to 5 900 RPM
Max trunk capacity 364 l
Maximum torque 569 N*m
Min trunk capacity 320 l
Stroke cycle 92.0 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4600 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 4.9 s
Max speed 257 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 14.8 l
Cruising range from 270 to 570 km
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.2 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1628 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 1755 kg
Front track width 1618 mm
Full weight 2125 kg
Height 1377 mm
Length 4836 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2852 mm
Width 1918 mm
other
Body type Coupe
Car class S
Front track 1618 mm
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.5 5x120 mm
Rear track 1618 mm
Timing belt OHV
Turning circle 11.6 m
6.2 V8 MT (426 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Manual Camaro 5 2011–2013
426 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103.25 mm
Engine model LS3
Engine power 426 hp
Fuel tank capacity 72 l
Max power (kW) 313 kW
Max power at RPM 5900 RPM
Max trunk capacity 328 l
Maximum torque 420 N*m
Min trunk capacity 287 l
Stroke cycle 92 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4500 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 5.2 s
Max speed 278 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.9 l
Cruising range from 240 to 550 km
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 14.1 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1618 mm
Clearance 115 mm
Curb weight 1891 kg
Front track width 1618 mm
Height 1379 mm
Length 4837 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2852 mm
Width 1917 mm
suspension
Wheel size 245/50 R19
other
Body type Cabriolet
Car class S
Front track 1618 mm
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.5 5x120 mm
Rear track 1618 mm
Timing belt DOHC
Turning circle 11.4 m
6.2 V8 MT (426 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Manual Camaro 5 2008–2013
426 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103.25 mm
Engine model ls3
Engine power 426 hp
Fuel tank capacity 72 l
Max power at RPM to 5 900 RPM
Max trunk capacity 364 l
Maximum torque 569 N*m
Min trunk capacity 320 l
Stroke cycle 92 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4600 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 4.9 s
Max speed 250 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.9 l
Cruising range from 270 to 570 km
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 14.1 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1628 mm
Clearance 115 mm
Curb weight 1769 kg
Front track width 1618 mm
Full weight 2200 kg
Height 1377 mm
Length 4836 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2852 mm
Width 1918 mm
other
Body type Coupe
Car class S
Front track 1618 mm
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA71.5 5x120 mm
Rear track 1618 mm
Timing belt OHV
Turning circle 11.6 m
6.2 (425 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Manual CSV CR8 1 2008–2009
425 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 103 mm
Engine power 425 hp
Fuel tank capacity 73 l
Max power (kW) 313 kW
Max power at RPM 6600 RPM
Maximum torque 550 N*m
Min trunk capacity 495 l
Stroke cycle 92 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 4400 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Clearance 102 mm
Height 1468 mm
Length 4943 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 2915 mm
Width 1899 mm
suspension
Wheel size 245/45 R18
other
Body type Sedan
Car class D
Disc size 8.5x20 ET45, 8.5x20 ET45 9 20 55, 8x18 ET48, 8x19 ET48
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA72.5 5x120 mm
Timing belt OHV

Cars with the LS3 engine

This engine was fitted to 10 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
No photo
 Chevrolet Camaro Camaro V 2009 - 2015
No photo
 Chevrolet Corvette Corvette 2005 - 2013
No photo
 Holden Commodore Commodore IV (VE) 2006 - 2013
No photo
 Pontiac G8 G8 2008 - 2009
No photo
 Bufori Geneva Geneva 2010 - 2026
No photo
 Bufori La Joya La Joya 2004 - 2018
No photo
 Chevrolet Chevelle Chevelle (A-body) 1968 - 1972
No photo
 Chevrolet SS SS (VF) 2013 - 2017
No photo
 Holden UTE UTE (VE) 2007 - 2013
No photo
 Holden UTE UTE (VF) 2013 - present
No photo
 HSV Maloo Maloo (VF) 2013 - 2017

All modifications (26)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Chevrolet Camaro Camaro V 6.2L V8 426 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 426 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Camaro Camaro V 6.2L V8 426 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 426 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Camaro Camaro V 6.2L V8 580 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 580 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Camaro Camaro V 6.2L V8 580 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 580 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette LS2 6.0 V8 400 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 400 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette LS3 6.2 V8 430 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 430 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette L99 6.2 V8 400 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 400 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette L99 6.2 V8 400 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 400 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette L92 6.2 V8 430 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 430 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette L92 6.2 V8 430 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 430 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette LZ1 6.2 V8 505 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 505 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette LZ1 6.2 V8 505 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 505 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Holden Commodore Commodore IV (VE) 6.2 V8 430 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 430 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Holden Commodore Commodore IV (VE) 6.2 V8 430 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 430 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Pontiac G8 G8 Pontiac G8 6.2L V8 402 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 402 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Bufori Geneva Geneva Bufori Geneva 6.2 V8 450 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 450 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Bufori Geneva Geneva Bufori Geneva 6.2 V8 450 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 450 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Bufori La Joya La Joya 6.2 V8 500 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 500 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Bufori La Joya La Joya 6.2 V8 500 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 500 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet Chevelle Chevelle (A-body) Chevrolet Chevelle 396 V8 325 л.с. 4-Автомат 2WD 325 hp 4-Автомат 2WD
Chevrolet SS SS (VF) 6.2L V8 415 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 415 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Chevrolet SS SS (VF) 6.2L V8 415 л.с. 8-Автомат 2WD 415 hp 8-Автомат 2WD
Holden UTE UTE (VE) 6.0L V8 362 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 362 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Holden UTE UTE (VE) 6.0L V8 362 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 362 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Holden UTE UTE (VF) 6.2L V8 408 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 408 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
HSV Maloo Maloo (VF) 6.2L V8 450 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 450 hp 6-МКП 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • The LS3 was the standard engine in the Corvette from 2008 to 2013.
  • It is a popular choice for engine swaps due to its compact size and high power output.

Applications

Total produced: null

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Chevrolet Corvette C6 2008-2013 430hp USA, Europe
Chevrolet Camaro Fifth Generation 2010-2015 426hp USA, Europe

Compatible transmissions: 6-speed Manual, 6-speed Automatic

Drive types: RWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 95
Octane Rating Minimum: 91 | Recommended: 95
Consumption (City) 15 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 9 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 12 L/100km
Real Consumption 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L
Range 590 km
Cost per 100 km 20-25 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 4
CO₂ Emissions 320 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Ward's 10 Best Engines (2008) — V8 Engines

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
Coyote Ford 4,951 cc 412 hp 530 Nm
Hemi 6.4 Dodge 6,417 cc 485 hp 644 Nm

Pros

  • High power output
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Excellent tuning potential

Cons

  • Higher fuel consumption
  • Potential oil consumption issues