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New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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BMW Twin Turbo V8, and is expected to deliver more power and comparable torque. Additional features and technologies of the Gen 5 Small Block include: A revised cooling system with an offset water pump and thermostat for more efficient performance. —Jordan Lee, Small Block chief engineer and program manager. Power density.

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