There are cars today that eclipse this rare beauty in power and performance, but they don't "shake the ground" and induce goosebumps with a perception of raw, savage power like the L-88 with its 12.5:1 compression ratio, radical camshaft and solid lifters. Confusingly, the L-89, an ID that sounds like it should be the next step up, was actually "just" an L-71 with aluminum heads. On a contemporary note, my heart is broken tha the next Z06 will not have a 427 engine. All Chevrolet has left with the sound of power is the new Z-28. Google "Z-28 Nurburgring" and turn up the audio.
