<ul><li>The Chevy LT5 DOHC V8 engine powered the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 from 1990 to 1995, offering 375 horsepower initially and later boosted to 405 hp.</li><li>The LT5 engine was a unique creation for the Corvette, designed by Lot Engineering and built by Mercury Marine, known for their high-performance marine engines.</li><li>The ZR-1 model faced challenges due to its high cost, nearly double that of the standard Corvette, which impacted its sales and led to the program's discontinuation after 1995.</li><li>Despite its innovation and performance, the LT5 engine was quietly discontinued by GM due to internal factors, and today, early ZR-1 models are becoming more valuable in the market.</li></ul>

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