"HEMI" and "Chrysler" go together like a horse and carriage. Whether it's the early, first-generation FirePower HEMI that debuted in the 1951 Chrysler New Yorker, the iconic 426 Street HEMI that ...
If someone says the word "hemi," what most often comes to mind is Chrysler's family of HEMI engines. Dating back to 1951, the HEMI found its way under the hoods of dozens of vehicles, including family ...
In 1955, Chrysler introduced the C-300, a flagship hardtop model featuring a high-performance V8 engine. It kick-started the 300 letter series, which ended with the 300L in 1965. In 1962, Chrysler ...
DETROIT – Strolling among the exhibits at the Stellantis heritage collection, I’m struck by how deeply the company cares about its engine heritage. My eyes fall on the crimson 2012 Dodge Viper Stryker ...
The first Plymouth GTX ever sold for over a half-million bucks, this 1971 Mopar packs the altmighty 426-cubic-inch Hemi V8 ...
Stellantis has confirmed it plans to build more than 100,000 Hemi V8 engines in 2026, a huge increase that indicates the automaker understands there is still very real demand for traditional V8 power, ...
When you think of a hemi engine, it's almost certainly one of Chrysler's legendary HEMI V8s that comes to mind first. Depending on your age, it might be one of the classic HEMI variants from the '50s ...
There are many comparisons to be made against Ford's 427 engines and Chrysler's 426 Hemi. In the interest of keeping things fair, though, we'll focus on pitting the 426 against the Ford SOHC "Cammer," ...
YouTuber mechanic bought a suspiciously cheap, 6.4L Hemi V8 with mystery issues. Teardown revealed a failed lifter; damage was surprisingly contained, sparing major engine components. The lesson: ...
Close-up of valve covers on a Ford 427 "Cammer" engine - The Throttlestop/YouTube "HEMI" and "Chrysler" go together like a horse and carriage. Whether it's the early, first-generation FirePower HEMI ...
Fantastic sound. The smell of burnt rubber. Ridiculous power. Chrysler's HEMI V8 family had all of these traits since the first 331-cid (5.4-liter) FirePower unit entered production in 1951. The ...