First Generation Hemi (1951-1958) Hemi knowledge gained during and post-WWII hit the street in 1951 with the production of Chrysler’s first overhead-valve V-8, replacing the flat head (which had ...

The street Hemi was toned down with a lower compression ratio (10.25:1, compared to the race engine’s 12.5:1), replacement camshaft, milder intake and exhaust manifolds, and possibly more. But ...

During WWII, Chrysler developed a special hemi engine for use in military aircraft. The XI-2220 engine, a 2,220-cubic inch V16 hemi, produced 2,500 horsepower. The first test flight of the XI-2220 ...

The Hemi engine is central to muscle car culture, and has been since the very early 1950s. However, the future of this iconic series of engines is uncertain, as downsizing trends see all modern ...

The Chrysler Hemi engine has a rich history. The automaker didn't initially put Hemi engines into cars. Originally, they were produced for military and aeronautic use. Thus, while many folks were ...

Thanks to the original Mopar muscle cars from the ‘60s and ‘70s, as well as the Hellcat-powered beasts of today, the HEMI moniker has become almost synonymous with the American V8 engine all ...

The Hemi V8 engine is one of the most impressive and popular engines with a very long history. In this article, we tried to summarize the history for you.

But the Hemi engine’s story is one of glory and banishment. Throughout its life, ... The Hemi’s history in drag racing is long, controversial, and unrivaled. To this day, ...

On the 50th anniversary of Chrysler’s famed street Hemi, we take a fascinating look back at the history of how the most potent muscle car era engine came to be.

The Wedge engine was doing well as a passenger car engine, and was much cheaper to build than the Hemi configuration. History has shown that Lynn Townsend and his sons were instrumental in ...

Q: Greg, when did the 426 Hemi come out? Thanks, and I enjoy your columns, especially about MOPARS. — Ken L., Massachusetts Also: Correct me if I’m wrong, but the only "Hemi" Chrysler engine ...