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What vehicles came with the LS2?

The LS2 is a 6.0 L aluminum-block Generation IV V8 rated 390–400 hp (2005–2009). GM and its partners used it in:

  • Chevrolet SSR (2005–2006)
  • HSV Coupé GTO (2005–2006)
  • HSV SV6000 (2005–2006)
  • Pontiac GTO (peak power at 5200 rpm, peak torque at 4000 rpm) (2005–2006)
  • Vauxhall Monaro VXR (2005–2006)
  • Chevrolet Corvette (2005–2007)
  • HSV Clubsport R8, Maloo R8, Senator Signature, and GTS (2005–2008)
  • HSV Grange (2005–2008)
  • Holden Monaro family: (2005–2008)
  • Cadillac CTS-V (2006–2007)
  • Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS (2006–2009)
  • Vauxhall VXR8 (2007–2009)
  • Saab 9-7X Aero (2008–2009)
  • Ginetta Akula (2024)

Junkyard tip: power ratings changed by vehicle, so a car-rated number doesn't carry over to a different platform. Use the donor engine finder to compare it with other engines of the same size.

Specs are GM ratings as published; power varied by year and vehicle. Confirm any engine by the RPO code on the glovebox/console sticker.

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