Chevy Now Makes New 350, 400, and 409 V8s—Just Like the Old Days
Chevrolet is bringing back 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines for the 2027 Corvette and Silverado. The updated Silverado 1500 includes new V8 options alongside redesigned seats and larger screens. This move returns the brand to a full range of V8 engines after a period of phasing out larger powerplants.
What changed
New details identify the 409 engine as an LS6 and note interior updates for the Silverado.
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Chevrolet Reintroduces Classic V8 Displacements for 2027 Models
confidence 80%Chevrolet is bringing back 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines for the 2027 Corvette and Silverado. The updated Silverado 1500 includes new V8 options alongside redesigned seats and larger screens. This move returns the brand to a full range of V8 engines after a period of phasing out larger powerplants.
What's confirmed:
- Chevrolet is reintroducing 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines for the 2027 Corvette and Silverado.
- The 2027 Silverado 1500 features next-generation V8 engines.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Corvette Stingray base model uses a 6.7-liter LS6 engine.
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Chevy Returns Classic V8 Engine Displacements for 2027 Models
confidence 90%Chevrolet is reintroducing 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines for the 2027 Corvette and Silverado. The Corvette Stingray base model will feature a new 6.7-liter LS6 engine. This strategy diverges from current truck market trends.
What's confirmed:
- The 2027 Corvette and Silverado will feature 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines.
- The base 2027 Corvette Stingray uses a 6.7-liter LS6 engine producing 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque.
Still unconfirmed:
- Chevrolet's decision to build massive new V8s puts the company at odds with other truck market competitors.
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Chevrolet Revives Classic V8 Engines for 2027 Lineup
confidence 90%General Motors is bringing back 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines for the 2027 Silverado and Corvette. The 2027 Silverado features new small-block V8s and updated technology in its top trims. This move returns the 350 V8 to the Silverado after nearly 30 years.
What's confirmed:
- Chevrolet is introducing new 350, 400, and 409 cubic-inch V8 engines for 2027 Silverado and Corvette models.
- The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado includes a 5.7-liter 350 V8 engine.
- The 2027 Silverado features updated technology and new V8 engines in its top trims.
Still unconfirmed:
- The 2027 Silverado and Sierra may feature 5.7L and 6.7L sixth-gen V8s.
- A plug-in hybrid 1500 model could follow the new V8 releases.
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Chevy revives 350, 400, 409 V8s in 2027 Silverado lineup—Ford F-150 under pressure
confidence 95%General Motors has reintroduced three classic V8 displacements—350, 400, and 409 cubic inches—in its new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado lineup, marking a return to small-block and big-block heritage. The move comes as Ford’s F-150 sales show signs of slowing. The Silverado’s lineup now includes two next-gen small-block engines alongside the LS6, which remains exclusive to the Corvette for now. Analysts debate whether this is a nostalgic branding play or a genuine engineering comeback.
What's confirmed:
- Chevrolet’s 2027 Silverado 1500 will feature two new small-block V8 engines with displacements of 350 and 400 cubic inches, alongside a 409 cubic inch big-block option, reviving classic Chevy V8 sizes.
- The 6.7L LS6 V8 engine will remain exclusive to the Corvette for now, with no plans to introduce it in the Silverado lineup.
- Chevy’s decision to reintroduce these V8 displacements comes amid reports of declining sales for the Ford F-150, its biggest competitor.
- The new Silverado lineup includes trims such as the Work Truck, Trail Boss, and ZR2, with a focus on both performance and technology.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some industry coverage suggests Chevy’s revival of these V8 displacements may be more about branding than engineering innovation, questioning whether the engines represent a true comeback or a marketing strategy.
- Unconfirmed reports indicate Chevy may expand the LS6’s availability beyond the Corvette in future models, though no official timeline has been announced.