Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Chevrolet Motor Division
- Family
- Chevrolet small-block V8
- Displacement
- 350 cubic inches
Also Known As
1980 RPO L48 350 V81980 RPO L82 350 V81980 RPO LG4 305 V8
Engine profile
1980 Chevrolet Corvette engine family
Chevrolet small-block V8 · 350 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
RPO LG4 305 V8
- Value
- 305 cu in; 8.6:1; 180 net hp at 4,200 rpm and 255 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm
- Application
- California-only base engine; three-speed automatic only
- Type
- carburetor / specification
- Car pages
- 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette vehicle information kit , 1980 Corvette production and option records
RPO L48 350 V8
- Value
- 350 cu in; 8.2:1; 190 net hp at 4,400 rpm and 280 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
- Application
- Standard outside California; four-speed manual or three-speed automatic
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette vehicle information kit , 1980 Corvette production and option records
RPO L82 350 V8
- Value
- 350 cu in; 9.0:1; 230 net hp at 5,200 rpm and 275 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm
- Application
- Optional outside California; three-speed automatic only
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette vehicle information kit , 1980 Corvette production and option records
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-door, two-seat Sport Coupe with removable roof panels
1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Two-door, two-seat Sport Coupe with removable roof panels