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Hemi Muscle 70 Years: Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth High Performance

Darwin Holmstrom

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Hemi Muscle 70 Years is the complete illustrated story of the legendary engine and the cars it powered. Author Darwin Holmstrom explores how Chrysler's Hemi engine became the number one choice for drag racers and stock car racers across the country, campaigned to great success by drivers like Richard Petty, Don Garlits, David Pearson, Sox and Martin, and more.

In 1950, Chrysler debuted a potent high-performance overhead-valve V-8 engine. Originally called the FirePower, it would soon be better known by the name “Hemi.” Intended to power Chrysler’s luxury cars , the Hemi found a higher humiliating its competitors on the street and at the race track .

On top of learning how the Hemi engine came to be , you'll also see how the Hemi remained the engine to beat on the street, stuffed into some of the most desirable performance cars in automotive the ‘Cuda, Road Runner, Charger, GTX, and Challenger, to name a few. The Hemi made such a lasting impact that Chrysler revived it as the top engine for the twenty-first century Challenger and Charger.

Today, Hemi is a household name, known to enthusiasts and consumers alike, often imitated, never duplicated. Having found its way into both sports cars and luxury cars, you'll often “Hey, has that thing got a Hemi in it?” This book answers “yes”…and offers the full exciting story!

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Hardcover

Release: October 29, 2019

ISBN 13: 9780760365199

Hemi Muscle 70 Years: Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth High Performance

Darwin Holmstrom

0/5 ( ratings)

Hemi Muscle 70 Years is the complete illustrated story of the legendary engine and the cars it powered. Author Darwin Holmstrom explores how Chrysler's Hemi engine became the number one choice for drag racers and stock car racers across the country, campaigned to great success by drivers like Richard Petty, Don Garlits, David Pearson, Sox and Martin, and more.

In 1950, Chrysler debuted a potent high-performance overhead-valve V-8 engine. Originally called the FirePower, it would soon be better known by the name “Hemi.” Intended to power Chrysler’s luxury cars , the Hemi found a higher humiliating its competitors on the street and at the race track .

On top of learning how the Hemi engine came to be , you'll also see how the Hemi remained the engine to beat on the street, stuffed into some of the most desirable performance cars in automotive the ‘Cuda, Road Runner, Charger, GTX, and Challenger, to name a few. The Hemi made such a lasting impact that Chrysler revived it as the top engine for the twenty-first century Challenger and Charger.

Today, Hemi is a household name, known to enthusiasts and consumers alike, often imitated, never duplicated. Having found its way into both sports cars and luxury cars, you'll often “Hey, has that thing got a Hemi in it?” This book answers “yes”…and offers the full exciting story!

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Hardcover

Release: October 29, 2019

ISBN 13: 9780760365199

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