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In its first year, the 1953 Corvette is powered by 235-horsepower straight six engine and generates 150 horsepower to hit a top speed of 108 mph.
The LS3âs 430hp net rating would be at least 525 gross horses when you consider that the newer engine is also much more efficient. This is why a base-model â08 Vette can run the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds at 116 mph with a top speed of around 185 mph.Plus, the car can get nearly 30 mpg on a 55-mph turnpike.efore we dig into the juicy details of the LS3, letâs put some perspective on this amazing base Corvette engine. In 1968 the base engine was a cast-iron 327 with 300 hp.