Every Generation of General Motors LS Engine Ranked Worst to Best

11. LS9 – “The Supercharged Savage”

This thing doesn’t just make power — it makes statements. The 6.2L LS9 powered the Corvette ZR1 to 638 hp and 205 mph. It came with a 2.3L supercharger, forged everything, and was basically GM flexing on Ferrari and Lamborghini.

It’s tunable, overbuilt, and mean. But... it’s rare. And pricey. Unless you have deep pockets or rob a parts warehouse, you probably won’t be swapping one into your Miata anytime soon. Still, it’s the dream motor for many — and rightly so.