The Chrysler Hemi motor is a 90-degree pushrod V8, ranging in capacity from 3.9L to 6.4L, and with either natural aspiration or supercharging. The name “Hemi” has been applied to this family of ...

Chrysler's line of HEMI engines started in the 1950s and created a long-lasting legacy. What are the differences between HEMIs for racing or street use, though?

After more than two decades of flogging muscle motors on the dyno, Nick Panaritis thought he’d seen it all. But when a 472-cubic-inch Hemi arrived at his garage with a history as troubled as a street ...

A close-up shot of a HEMI badge on a black 1968 Dodge Charger - Stellantis The HEMI engine has been in the news a lot, with RAM announcing that, in response to popular demand, it's bringing back the 5 ...

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 ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

The Hemi engine has been a staple of Chrysler's lineup since the 1950s, with the latest iteration featuring multiple flavors: the 5.7L, 6.4L, and supercharged 6.2L displacements. These engines are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The HEMI nameplate is arguably one of the most famous in the automotive community, with the name a reference to their hemispherical combustion ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

While the original Chrysler 426 cubic inch HEMI rampaged through drag strips and NASCAR tracks during the 1960s, obliterating the competition, the engine itself had its own share of problems. It was ...