--- title: "Chevy Discontinues Supercharged LS9 V8 Developed for C6 Corvette ZR1" description: "If you were hoping to stuff a [Chevrolet]() LS9 in your Honda Fit or custom rat rod, I hope you already placed an order for one. According to several reports, the famous supercharged engine originally developed for the mighty [Corvette]()…" date: "2026-05-15" modified: "2026-05-15" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/chevy-discontinues-supercharged-ls9-v8-developed-for-c6-corvette-zr1" categories: - "Chevrolet News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Chevrolet" - "Corvette" - "sports car" --- # Chevy Discontinues Supercharged LS9 V8 Developed for C6 Corvette ZR1 ![]() *\Chevy\* If you were hoping to stuff a [Chevrolet]() LS9 in your Honda Fit or custom rat rod, I hope you already placed an order for one. According to several reports, the famous supercharged engine originally developed for the mighty [Corvette]() C6 [ZR1]() has been discontinued from the Chevy Performance catalog, closing an important chapter in the book of Bowtie V8s. The 6.2-liter long block LS9 delivered 638 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque straight out of the box. Its reliability, relative simplicity, and its ability to rev near 7,000 rpm made it a prime choice among tuners and custom-car builders. https://www.instagram.com/p/DX1hbjNklQQ/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The internals of this engine were just as impressive as its performance. Per *[Corvette Blogger]()*, it featured a forged steel crankshaft, titanium rods, forged aluminum pistons, titanium intake valves, sodium-filled exhaust valves, and other specs that let it go toe-to-toe with high-dollar European supercars. As the report highlights, Chevy has not announced an immediate replacement for the LS9 crate engine. However, the Chevy Performance Instagram recently teased fans with a photo of what appears to be a supercharged V8 in a truck engine bay, along with the caption, "Something BIG is coming." Whether it's just another supercharged V8 or not, we'll have to wait to find out. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()