Below are the engine specifications and capacities for the 1996 Corvette LT1 and LT4 engine from General Motors.
1996 Corvette Engines and Capacities
Note: All information on this page is courtesy of GM Media Archives. Rev. 09/25/1995
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Coupe, Convertible & Collector Edition |
Optional on Coupe, Convertible and Collector Edition; Standard on Grand Sport |
Type |
5.7 Liter (LTI) SFI V8 |
5.7 Liter (LT4) MFI V8 |
Block |
Cast Iron |
Cast Iron |
Cylinder Head |
Cast Aluminum |
Cast Aluminum |
Hydraulic lifters |
Yes/Roller |
Yes/Roller |
Bore & Stroke (in.) |
4.0 x 3.48 |
4.0 x 3.48 |
Bore & Stroke (mm) |
101.6 x 88.4 |
101.6 x 88.4 |
Cam drive |
Chain |
Chain |
Redline (rpm) |
5700 |
6300 |
Displacement (liters/CID) |
5.7/350 |
5.7/350 |
Compression ratio |
10.4:1 |
10.8:1 |
Fuel induction |
SFI |
SFI |
Horsepower @ engine rpm |
300 @ 5000 |
330 @ 5800 |
Torque (lb.-ft.) |
335 @ 3600 |
340 @ 4000 |
Exhaust System |
Aluminized Stainless Steel |
Aluminized Stainless Steel |
Tailpipe(s) |
Dual |
Dual |
Ignition System |
12-volt opti-spark |
12-volt opti-spark |
Delcotron alternator rating |
140 amp |
140 amp |
Battery (SAE capacity rating) |
525 amp |
525 amp |
Recommend fuel (unleaded) |
91 Octane |
91 Octane |
CAPACITIES
Engine oil (quarts) |
5.0 |
5.0 (without oil filter) |
Engine Coolant (quarts) |
14.8 |
15.0 |