[SuperMacGuy]

I see in Autoweek that the 2013 or 14 new Corvette engine is designated LT1. Why do they do that? Why use the same name as the older engine that everyone knows? I don't get how it works. Why not call it the LT2 or LS4 or YH99. Maybe there won't be confusion but maybe there will be, especially considering that the old LT1 is still in service in a lot of cars, not like it was last used in the 1960's and no one will really get them mixed up.

http://www.gizmag.com/chevy-2014-corvette-lt1-v8/24705/

[StanIROCZ]

Back in 1970 there was an LT1 that was pretty cool, a solid lifter 350 with an aluminum intake. Also there was the LS6, which was an aluminum headed 454 with 450 HP, also cool.

1992 comes along and they create an LT1. At the time it was advanced and made more HP than a TPI. The throw back to the old motor was cool because the 1970 was a classic. Same goes for the LS6 that came out in ~2002. There was enough of a time gap and the 1970's were 'classics' at this point in time so there wouldn't really be much confusion between old and new.

Now the 90’s LT1 has only been out of production 15 years and I don’t think anyone considers it a classic. I think GM was trying to be retro and cool but I think they completely fail. IMO the Gen II motor is the least desirable SBC and it is a mistake to create a ‘throw back’ to it.