Posts Tagged: Hemi
Get ready to rev your engines and take a trip back to 1966 with the Dodge Charger 426 Hemi, a car that screams “I mean business” louder than your boss on a Monday morning. With its sleek fastback design and the monstrous 426 Hemi engine under the hood, this beast doesn’t just go fast—it practically time travels. It’s the kind of car that makes you want to break out your leather jacket and aviator sunglasses, even if just to check the mail. Buckle up, because this classic ride is all about speed and style!
The third-gen Chrysler Hemi, debuting in 2003, packed more punch and less pollution thanks to its coil-on-plug ignition system with two spark plugs per cylinder. By 2009, this engine was flexing its muscles with up to 390hp, aided by variable valve timing and a Multi-Displacement System. The 5.7-liter Hemi was a hit, but Chrysler didn’t stop there—it rolled out a 6.4-liter beast dubbed “Apache,” capable of a whopping 470hp. The Hemi lineup was a powerhouse parade of innovation and horsepower glory!
Introducing the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray with a jaw-dropping 3,500 horsepower! This isn’t just a car; it’s a speed demon in a stunning outfit. Equipped with a monstrous Outlaw 548 HEMI engine and twin 102mm turbochargers, this beauty is built for the 1/8th mile, clocking an impressive 4.05 on its debut. It’s like strapping a rocket to a cheetah, only louder and with more horsepower! Warning: May cause uncontrollable grinning and an insatiable need for speed.
The 1969 Dodge Super Bee, a no-frills speedster, is essentially a Dodge Coronet on rocket fuel. Built for those who prefer horsepower over cup holders, it boasts a Hurst Competition-Plus shift stick and a dashboard that thinks it’s a Charger. While the base 383 Magnum engine pumps out a respectable 335 hp, the optional 426 Hemi will make your wallet scream 30% louder. Limited to just 128 sales, the 1970 Hemi version is rarer than a polite New York taxi driver. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars for the eye candy!
Chrysler’s Hemi engines, the original FirePower Hemi, kick off with a 331 cu in displacement, producing 180 bhp in the early ’50s. Things heat up by 1956 with the 354 cu in engine, cranking out 340 bhp, while the 392 Hemi in ’57-’58 dazzles with up to 390 bhp, thanks to a rare Bendix fuel injection. Meanwhile, Desoto’s engineers play catch-up with their own Hemi, peaking at 345 bhp in 1957. These engines are powerhouses, proving that Chrysler knew how to bring the heat, with a sprinkling of humor on the side!