Born out of Chrysler's development of fighter jets during WWII, HEMI engines have been synonymous with power and performance since Chrysler first introduced them in its 1951 New Yorker.

Over the years, engine options included a 230-cubic inch flat-head-six with 103 horsepower, the 241-cubic inch Red Ram (a first-generation HEMI), the big-block 440, and the legendary 425 ...

One of just 129 examples ever made, this rare 440 six-barrel 'Cuda remains gorgeous after sitting for more than 40 years.

The fastback had only three owners until 2024 and, unsurprisingly, has won a few awards since the restoration was completed.

Plymouth Hemi Cuda is already a rare gem with only 666 units produced, but this one also features the ultra-rare gator grain top.

while the base Hurricane engine develops 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm). That’s a substantial improvement over the Hemi, but Kuniskis recently called its elimination un-American.

While it doesn’t inherit the Himalayan’s 450cc liquid-cooled engine, it still packs quite a punch. In this showdown, the Scram 440 takes on Hero MotoCorp’s flagship, the Maverick 440.

Ram is showing off its freshened 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks and reassuring potential buyers that the company will still be offering the popular HEMI engines for the big trucks.

The Ram 1500 just received an update in the US that saw it trade its Hemi V8 for a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine with more power and torque, but some pickup truck fans still want the ...

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“The bigger issue is we took away a fundamental American thing,” he said, speaking to the replacement of the Hemi V8 with a turbocharged inline-six engine. “Americans love freedom of choice ...

At the 2025 Detroit Auto Show, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis hinted the Hemi V8 could make a comeback under the hood of the 1500. Despite the collective hope, Kuniskis was quick to point out that ...