New global emission standards are forcing carmakers to reduce engine power. Such is the case with the Corvette 6.2-liter V8 engine, which, due to strict European emission rules, has less power.
Corvette C8 Stingray powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine, Chevrolet has reduced the number of horsepower for the European market. Thus, European customers will be able to count on 482 hp (355 kW) and 452 lb-ft (613 Nm) of maximum torque, instead of 495 hp (364 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque as the American model has.
When it comes to acceleration, the European model will reach 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds more than the American model. It will reach 124 mph (200 km / h) in 13.9 seconds with a top speed of 184 mph (296 km / h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
This isn’t the only case, as Chevrolet had to do the same with the Mustang 5-liter V8 engine.
Chevrolet recently introduced the Z06 to the US market. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 engine with 680 hp (500 kW) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque. Like the Stingray model, the Z06 uses an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h).
Source: Chevrolet
