What's in a name???

[STRYDA]

Hey Guys,

I did a search first before asking this nuffy question but could not see an obvious reply.
Gen III and LS1, are they the same thing or is there a subtle difference?
I own a VT II Clubsport R8 with a 250 LS 1 but is that just a fancy name for a GEN III?

[rednut99]

LS1 is a part or model number to identify the engine in the GM catalogue. Gen3 is a marketing name.

[Danv8]

Hey Guys,

I did a search first before asking this nuffy question but could not see an obvious reply.
Gen III and LS1, are they the same thing or is there a subtle difference?
I own a VT II Clubsport R8 with a 250 LS 1 but is that just a fancy name for a GEN III?


Just a fancy name for Gen 3 really and also its the most popular name for the Gen 3 is LS1.

[Monster]

yeah LS1 is gm's code number for the gen III ,the 3rd generation of this engine i think, isn't the LT1 or something like that known as the genII ?

[QIKMIK]

Gen III is just a fancy (but stupid) name for the LS1!

Mick

[Aus8]

Yeah the car is fitted with a LS1 engine. Gen3 is just the usual Holden marketing crap. Just like ecotec & Alloytec etc.