The first generation of Chevrolet small-blocks began with the 1955 Chevrolet 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 offered in the Corvette and Bel Air. The engine quickly gained popularity among stock car racers, and was nicknamed the " 展开

Originally intended as the performance block, this engine family through the 350 cu in (5.7 L) became an all-purpose engine that saw use in many applications from Corvettes to commercial vehicles. All engines in this family share the same block dimensions and … 展开

262
The 1975–1976 262 was a 262.5 cu in (4.3 L; 4,301 cc) 90° pushrod V8 with an iron block and heads. Bore and stroke were 3.671 in × 3.1 in (93.2 mm × 78.7 mm). Power output for 1975 was 110 hp (82 kW) at 3600 rpm and … 展开

265
The 265 cu in (4.3 L) "Turbo-Fire" V8 was the second Chevrolet small-block; the first Chevrolet V8 was … 展开

283
The 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 engine was bored out to 3.875 in (98.43 mm) in 1957, giving it a 283 cu in (4.6 L) 展开

400
The 400.92 cu in (6,570 cc) 400 is the only engine in this family; it was introduced in 1970 and produced for ten years. It has a 4.125-inch (104.8 mm) bore and a 3.750-inch (95.25 mm) stroke. The 400 differed from other small-blocks … 展开

305
Designed and built during the era of the gas embargo, CAFE mandates, and tighter emissions, this engine family was designed to become Chevrolet's cost-effective, all-purpose "economy V8" engine line. Introduced … 展开