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Which LS engines came supercharged?
From the factory, GM's supercharged small-blocks are:
| Engine | Family | Years | Power | Compression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSA | Generation IV | 2009–2017 | 556–580 hp | 9.00:1 |
| LS9 | Generation IV | 2009–2013, 2017 | 638 hp | 9.10:1 |
| LT4 | Generation V | 2015–present | 640–682 hp | 10.00:1 |
| LT5 | Generation V | 2019 | 755 hp | 10.00:1 |
The LSA and LS9 are Gen IV LS engines; the LT4 and LT5 are Gen V (LT) engines with direct injection. Their compression ratios are listed above; the naturally aspirated Gen IV/V 6.2s in our table run 10.4–11.5:1.
Every other LS/LT came naturally aspirated. For boosting a junkyard engine, see making power with an LS.
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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