What do the letters LS actually mean in Chevy engines?

You've likely heard of plenty of Chevrolet engines known as "LS" in one form or another. But is there actually any deeper ...
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The Legendary Chevy LS Engine: How It Redefined Performance Standards

Ryan de Villiers is a budding automotive journalist based in South Africa and serving as one of the newest additions to the CarBuzz team. He immediately pursued a career in journalism after finishing ...
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The GM engine family is so reliable it's still in production after 30 years

This American power unit has a track-record unlike any other modern V-8 engine.
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LS Vs Vortec Engines: The Key Differences, Explained

Back in 1955, General Motors gave birth to one of America's most iconic engines, the Chevy small-block V8. Among these, the LS series, also known as the third and fourth generations of small block V8, ...
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LS Engine Swaps Explained (And Why They're So Popular)

Engine swaps open up a lot of possibilities for project car builders. One of the most common engine swaps to see is the LS swap, with everyone from drift car builders to drag racers opting to use GM's ...
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Why Do LS Engines Have Steam Tubes?

When the all-new fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette had its premiere in 1997, it packed a likewise all-new LS1 V8 engine making 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque — which was enough to ...
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Five Of The Most Powerful Chevy Small Block Engines Ever Made

Let's define "small-block" so no one will get mad (people will still get mad). General Motors may call the Gen-III to Gen-V LS and LT V8s "small-blocks" in marketing materials, but even Chevrolet's ...