It's hard to believe that General Motor's LS series of engines have been with us for 20 years. Introduced in 1997, performance enthusiasts quickly learned all this new design had to offer—these ...

Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made by General Motors.

When the all-new fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette had its premiere in 1997, it packed a likewise all-new LS1 V8 engine making 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque — which was enough to ...

This American power unit has a track-record unlike any other modern V-8 engine.

There's a lot to gain by lightening up your car. Lowering total weight will allow you to accelerate faster, and lowering weight in the front of your car can do even more in terms of handling. We all ...

You swap an engine when you want more power, and the GM LS range of engines is, with the Honda K-engines, the logical choice to achieve this. The LS engines are a range of small-block V8s made from ...

As members of the fourth-generation General Motors small block engine lineup, the LSA and LS9 variants share many similarities. In addition to their rugged reliability, pushrod-operated overhead ...

Ryan de Villiers is a budding automotive journalist based in South Africa and serving as one of the newest additions to the CarBuzz team. He immediately pursued a career in journalism after finishing ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...