The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.

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 ...

America is the land of the free and of V8s. While turbocharging is great and all, most of us dream of a large, hunking V8 that sounds glorious, leaves unending skid marks, and offers the thrust of a ...

The Mopar name, Chrysler's clever blend of letters from its motor parts arm, is synonymous with powerful engines from the muscle car era. Today, Mopar continues to set the standard for high ...

Direct Connection, Dodge brand's performance products line, announces Hellephant C170 Crate HEMI ® Engine — same engine that powers the 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 — available for ...

Newly designed GEN III aluminum HEMI engine block includes select six-bolt main metal caps for added strength and precision CNC Torque plate honed cylinders All-new race billet eight-counterweight ...

A close-up of a supercharged Hemi V8 engine in a vehicle engine bay. - pporiphotos/Shutterstock Many people have heard of Hemi engines, but don't really know what ...

Ram discontinued the HEMI engine in 2024, opting for a more powerful and fuel efficient inline six-cylinder engine. Citing customer sentiment, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said the brand would rerelease the V ...