What is the top speed of a 1996 lt4 Corvette?

Answer 1

180+mph. LT-4 181mph. Lt-5 "ZR-1" 165-170mph. LT-1 140-150mph. L-98 LT-4s were very under rated from the factory b/c of the upcoming LS-1 engine in the 97 vettes. The LT-4 made more power at higher rpm and even redlined 400 rpm higher than the LS-1! I have had C4 vettes with all of these engines, less ZR1. L-98 vettes are still today faster than most every passenger car on the road. L-98 engines make a lot of torque between 2500 and 3500 rpm. However, a stock engine will begin to run out of steam about 4300 rpm. My L-98 has a different intake and 1.6 roller rockers, 5000 rpm shifts are possible now. A stock LT-1 makes 50 more peak horsepower than the L-98, but at 1000 rpm higher. An LT-1 pulls hard up to 5500 rpm! However, for most driving, the L98 feels like a more powerful engine, b/c the torque of the two engines are about the same, except the L-98 torque is at 1000 lower rpm than the LT-1. In a 0-100 race or a 60-120 kick, the LT-1 will deffinently pull away from the L-98. Saying they are stock engines. Remember, with enough $ anythings possible. I believe the differences in the L-98 and LT-1 become more evident at speeds approaching 100 mph. Honestly, an L-98 begins to run out of steam around 100-120 mph. I have done 140+ in L-98 cars, they are NOT slow. An LT-1 vette will pull to 120 mph as easily as other cars to 60 mph. LT-1 powerband is smooth and linear, the engine pulls hard from below 2000 rpm all the way to the 5500 rpm redline. L-98 engines pull harder and the torque comes on very abruptly, but runs out of steam sooner. My 1989 vette, stock L-98, auto. would spin the tires between 1 and 2 gear change. My latest vette is powered by the LT-4. This engine delivers the L-98 torque, but more, and also delivers the LT-1 high rpm horsepower, but more! The LT-4 has about 20 major alterations performed on the engine. They are a real power house. The sound from inside the car makes you think you are in a Nascar car! You can really tell there is a huge difference inside. LT-4 were only available in 96 corvettes, and only with a 6 speed transmission. They are very rare and will sure to go down in history along with the L-88, and other engine packages from the past. The LT-5 engine is totally, totally different. Basically, a Ferrari style engine in a Corvette. Lotus designed, Mercury Marine assembled. 4 Overhead Cams, 32 Valve, All Alumnium, 16 fuel injectors, and a console mounted switch for regular or full power. Redline 7000 rpm.