The Chrysler HEMI is as American as engines get, but the U.S. doesn't have a monopoly on the hemi. Automakers from other nations have built hemis too.
Based on the bones of Chrysler’s first-generation Hemi engine from 1951 to 1958, HOT ROD had a pretty good sense that the new version from 1964 was going to kick ass. Don’t get too excited, fellows, ...
The Chrysler Hemi engine boasts one of the most famous names in muscle car history, powering a diverse array of models that are dripping with character and speed. Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler, and even ...
What is the history and significance of Hemi engines in Dodge's legendary muscle cars? We have all the answers.
Though they're the only engines officially named after their hemispherical combustion chambers, Chrysler's legendary V8s aren't the only mass-produced automotive engines to feature this technology.
Imperial engines had specific valve covers. The fact that this Crown still has the original Hemi is downright impressive.
Since its launch in 1951, the Chrysler HEMI engine has gone on to build an unparalleled reputation for its astounding performance and engineering excellence, cementing its place as one of the greatest ...
The Chrysler HEMI V8 engine has been found in the engine bay of a great number of Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Plymouth, and Chrysler cars. "Iconic" and "prolific" are terms that are too weak to describe the ...
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," ...
Chrysler may have trademarked HEMI, but the Detroit carmaker did not invent hemispherical engines, which appear in numerous cars from Europe and the U.S.
One of the common criticisms we hear concerning street rod construction is how boring it is to see a small-block Chevy under the hood of just about everything with wheels. Of course, the other common ...
The ubiquitous Hemi V8 defined an era for brands like Chrysler and Dodge, but there were still some cars that missed out on ...