The Chrysler HEMI is as American as engines get, but the U.S. doesn't have a monopoly on the hemi. Automakers from other nations have built hemis too.
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Here's what Hemi means on Dodge's legendary muscle cars
What is the history and significance of Hemi engines in Dodge's legendary muscle cars? We have all the answers.
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler and RAM, caused quite a ruckus in 2024 when it announced it would discontinue the legendary HEMI engine in its RAM trucks. However, the blowback from this ...
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 ...
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 ...
Surprisingly, the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford Mustang to the ponycar market by a few weeks back in 1964. Unfortunately, the first-generation Barracuda of 1964-66 was little more than a Plymouth ...
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 ...
Fantastic sound. The smell of burnt rubber. Ridiculous power. Chrysler's HEMI V8 family had all of these traits since the first 331-cid (5.4-liter) FirePower unit entered production in 1951. The ...
The Hemi V8 is an American icon, no matter what vehicle it’s in. When Ram brought it back after a brief hiatus, nobody was surprised when it sold like hotcakes. We even enjoyed it in our recent test ...
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Dodge is building thousands of new Hemi V8 engines
Stellantis has confirmed it plans to build more than 100,000 Hemi V8 engines in 2026, a huge increase that indicates the automaker understands there is still very real demand for traditional V8 power, ...
Stellantis confirms plans to expand HEMI V8 production after 2025 shortages, boosting output to over 100,000 engines amid surging demand. In 2025, Stellantis received roughly 50,000 HEMI orders but ...
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