# GM's Cross-Fire Engines Are Called 'Cease-Fire' For A Reason

> GM has developed many powerful engines over the years, with classics like the supercharged 600-plus-hp LS9 and the 400-odd-hp LS3 among the best-known.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2084705/gm-cease-fire-engines-cross-fire-nickname-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6977b5298db2c1c3cb889126)
- **Published:** 2026-01-26
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp #fire #engines #cease #cross #among #called #known
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