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 ...
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler and RAM, caused quite a ruckus in 2024 when it announced it would discontinue the legendary HEMI engine in its RAM trucks. However, the blowback from this ...
The modern Hemi engine can be divided into two categories: Pre-Eagle and Eagle versions. Here's what separates the two ...
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 ...
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," ...
Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...
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 ...
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 ...