The Chrysler 426 Hemi swept Daytona in 1964 with massive valves, cross-bolted mains, and 425 hp — built to survive anything.

A rebuilt 1968 Mopar 426 Hemi V8 is drawing attention for combining its storied muscle car legacy with a series of modern performance enhancements that elevate its output beyond original factory ...

When it comes to hot rods, sometimes it’s the engine that makes the car legendary even more so than the classic bodylines. Such is the case with the iconic Hemi powered ’Cudas of the late ’60s and ...

Chrysler's HEMI is one of the most recognizable names in automotive history, its reputation built primarily on the iconic 426 HEMI that powered muscle cars like the Dodge Charger R/T and Plymouth HEMI ...

The HEMI engine is named after the engine's hemispherical shaped piston heads. While Chrysler brands popularized and trademarked the name, HEMI-style engines were developed in the early 1900s. The ...

Chrysler's HEMI engine commands enormous respect in the muscle car community, especially the second-gen Street HEMI that powered various muscle cars throughout the mid-to-late '60s and early '70s. The ...

What happened in 1971 that pushed the Mopar pony car twins so deep down the buyers’ preference scale? Both the Plymouth Barracuda and the Dodge Challenger got a hard reality-checking slap in the face, ...

In 1955, Chrysler introduced the C-300, a flagship hardtop model featuring a high-performance V8 engine. It kick-started the 300 letter series, which ended with the 300L in 1965. In 1962, Chrysler ...

Occasionally an engine will develop a nickname based on either the automaker's own internal designation for it, like the Ford "Coyote" V8 or the Chevy "Small Block." Similarly, engines will earn ...

The Ball-Stud Hemi is practically folklore to anyone familiar with Mopar's fascinating history. The story begins in the late '60s, when Chrysler was fresh off the thunderous success of the 426 Street ...

1970 Plymouth Superbird on museum floor, front-right 3/4 view - Madeline Cuccio/SlashGear Chrysler's HEMI engine commands enormous respect in the muscle car community, especially the second-gen Street ...