HEMI

  • History of Chrysler 426 HEMI

    History of Chrysler 426 HEMI

    The Chrysler Corporation stunned the racing world on Feb. 23, 1964, when stock cars equipped with its powerful 426 HEMI® engine swept the Daytona 500, taking first, second and third places in stock car racing’s most prestigious event. The engine also set a new average speed record for the track of 154.33 mph. While the…

  • 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 debuts with newest HEMI V-8

    2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 debuts with newest HEMI V-8

    For 2011, the Dodge brand’s ultimate modern American muscle coupe receives a big boost in power and performance. And the product story goes beyond the impressive horsepower and torque lurking under the hood. The new Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 builds on its original mantra of a rear-wheel-drive coupe that promises a balanced approach between form…

  • Dodge Challenger 1st gen. (1970-1974)

    Dodge Challenger 1st gen. (1970-1974)

    When the Dodge Challenger first entered in the muscle car ranks of Detroit’s Big Three, it arrived with something its competitors didn’t have. The Dodge Challenger was offered with the greatest range of powertrain choices in the industry, from the small but durable 225-cubic-inch “Slant Six” to the fearsome “Elephant Motor”, the 426 HEMI. 1970…

  • Dodge Challenger: First two generations

    Dodge Challenger: First two generations

    When the Dodge Challenger first entered in the muscle car ranks of Detroit’s Big Three, it arrived with something its competitors didn’t have: the greatest range of powertrain choices in the industry, from the small but durable 225-cubic-inch “Slant Six” to the fearsome “Elephant Motor” — the 426 HEMI®. With the best muscle-car powertrains in…