Chevrolet’s full-size cars underwent an epic overhaul. The X-frame chassis that had underpinned the Bowtie brand’s family ...

The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines. While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys ...

A year later, now with a new cam and heads, the 409 was kicking out 380 hp (385 PS) with a single four-barrel carb. But splashing out $60 for dual Carter four barrels delivered a mighty 409 hp (415 PS ...

Thanks to the conjured efforts from Chevrolet and Mother Mopar, 1962 was a real fine year for go-fast motoring. The 409 V8 big-block ... by storm in 1962. The engine debuted, in fact, for the ...