Chevrolet’s introduction of big-block V8 engines in the Corvette marked a turning point for the model, bringing a significant increase in power and performance. Early big-block Corvettes offered ...

Chevrolet was still clenched in a furious battle with such ruffians as the Hemi and the 440-6 big-block from Ma’ Mopar. Although badly shaken, the Corvette wasn’t out of the game—its 454 ...