GM DOHC plans, shelved in '08

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Picked this up on another forum. I have no way to confirm it, but if anybody else has contacts in GM it would be interesting to ask them...It would appear the "LT5" designation was set for a comeback. Too bad the economy tanked and GM went bankrupt. Maybe someday.

2012/2013 DOHC plans that were cancelled/shelved in late 2008.


LT5 was to replace LS3
6.2L DOHC
500HP @ 6500RPM
500lb-ft @ 4400RPM
Direct Injection
Displacement on Demand hardware
Cam Phaser
376 cu/in
11.0:1 C/R
11mm Intake valve lift
41mm Intake valves
Steel Crank.


LT6 was to replace LS7
6.2L DOHC
600HP @ 7500RPM
550lb-ft @ 5000RPM
Direct Injection
Cam Phaser
376 cu/in
11.0:1 C/R
13mm Intake valve lift
41mm Intake valves
Steel Crank.


LTC was to replace LS9
6.2L DOHC
700HP @ 6500RPM
700lb-ft @ 4400RPM
Direct Injection
Cam Phaser
376 cu/in
9.0:1 C/R
Supercharged + Intercooled
13mm Intake valve lift
41mm Intake valves
Steel Crank.