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Born to Race

29.11.2011

WARREN, Mich. – A chronicle of the small-block V-8’s success in motorsports could fill several books. Since its introduction in 1955, the small block has helped Chevrolet and other GM brands win in virtually every form of racing, making it one of the most successful engines in all of motorsports.

Small Block Fast Facts

29.11.2011

One-hundred million engines since 1955 is the equivalent of more than 1.78 million produced every year – or about 3.4 small-blocks produced every minute for the last 56 years.

Small Block Performance Milestones

29.11.2011

1955: 265-cid V-8 debuts in all-new ’55 Chevrolet; Chevrolet General Manager Tom Keating drives a small block-powered Indy 500 pace car.

Secrets of the Small Block’s Success

29.11.2011

WIXOM, Mich. – General Motors has built the 100 millionth example of its small-block engine. The milestone came 56 years after the first production engine and represents the fourth generation of the iconic engine family.

Small Block Production

29.11.2011

Current and future small block production locations

Links

• Born to Race
• Fifth Generation Promises a Leaner and Meaner Small Block
• GM Builds 100-Millionth Small-Block Engine
• Ed Cole: Father of the Small Block
• Small Block Fast Facts
• Small Block Performance Milestones
• Secrets of the Small Block’s Success
• Small Block Production
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