At the same time, Chevrolet was also busy producing a base V8, dubbed the L05, which also shared a 5.7-liter (350 cu-in) capacity.

Displacing 350 ci (5.7-liter) with a compression ratio of 11:1, it was rated at 370 hp at 6,000 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.