Chevy 348 V8 Engine : Engine Facts.com
The Chevy 348 V8 engine was first introduced in 1958 and stayed in production up through 1961 for passenger cars and light Chevy trucks. It was commonly referred to as the “RAT” engine because the size of the block was bigger than the “MOUSE” Chevy 283 as it was also nicknamed.
Chevrolet big-block engine - Wikipedia
The first iteration of the W-series engine was the 1958 "Turbo-Thrust" 348-cubic-inch (5.7 L), originally intended for use in Chevrolet trucks but also introduced in the larger, heavier 1958 passenger car line.
Chevy 348-cid V-8 Engine | HowStuffWorks
The 348 Chevy V-8 was the largest and most powerful Chevrolet engine you could buy in 1958-61. Learn all about this powerful engine.
348 And 409 W-Engines - Chevy's First Big-Blocks - Super ...
Jan 11, 2008 · Two new 348 engines were initially offered. The 250 horsepower "Turbo Thrust" version had a Rochester 4GC four barrel carburetor and produced a maximum of 355 foot pounds of torque at 2,800...
The 348 Cubic-Inch W-Series Engine - Chevy Hardcore
Oct 1, 2015 · The Turbo-Thrust 348-cubic-inch engine had 4.125-inch cylinder bores, and a stroke of 3.25 inches. With a four-barrel carburetor, the Turbo-Thrust produced 250 horsepower. The Tri-power version, called the Super Turbo-Thrust, developed 280 horsepower.
Chevrolet’s other W Engine, the 348 - MotorTrend
Jun 22, 2018 · First appearing in 1958, the 348 was available through 1961 in cars and 1964 in trucks. It had a bore of 4.125 inches and a stroke of 3.25 inches and was offered in an assortment of horsepower...
The Chevrolet “W” 348 (and 409) Engine - Curbside Classic
Oct 31, 2021 · Clearly, the “W” engine was designed for duty in Chevy’s bigger trucks as well as its rapidly-growing cars. The 327 inch version of the small-block was still several years away, so the 348 was the alternative to the high-winding hi-po versions of the 283.