Before we give up the goodies, we need to explain what "hemi" means, because there's some nuance to the hemi code. If you are, say, a copy editor forHOT ROD, a "hemi" refers to a type of engine with a ...

You meet very few engines that can change how you think about American performance, but the Ford 427 and Chrysler 426 Hemi V8 ...

"Hey," you're thinking, "one's got hemispherical combustion chambers, and the other doesn't. Case closed!" Congratulations, yes, that's the biggest difference. But maybe you're wondering why ...

The first three articles in this series on the basic operation of the internal combustion engine dealt with the theory of such a mechanical device, the identification and the function of the primary ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Hemi engine has dazzled and impressed automotive enthusiasts for decades. The unique hemispherical combustion chamber (Hemi) powers many ...

Chrysler may have trademarked HEMI, but the Detroit carmaker did not invent hemispherical engines, which appear in numerous cars from Europe and the U.S.

A short time ago, we told the story of how the first generation classic Mopar HEMI engines of the 1950s laid the foundation for the icon the moniker would become later on. But if you've been paying ...

Chad has been a muscle car and classic truck lover since he could walk. The classic vehicles from the '60s and '70s are the best in his eyes, but he is more than willing to give the new technology a ...

Davies Elabha is a dedicated automotive journalist who blends technical expertise with a lifelong passion for cars. With over 200+ articles published across multiple media outlets, Davies specializes ...