Ford and Chrysler both created powerful engines that were banned by NASCAR. Their similarities made them powerhouses, but ...

Kim Rhoads’s assembly of legendary Mopar muscle is second to none, from a 413 Max Wedge Plymouth Savoy fire squad car to a Herbs McCandless 1964 Hemi racer ...

In the history of American V8 engines, few have the iconic status and sheer gearhead cachet of Chrysler's 425-hp, 490 lb-ft 426 Hemi V8. But the engine's reputation stands in direct contrast to its ...

A 1968 Dodge Charger R/T equipped with the legendary 426 Hemi engine is scheduled to cross the auction block at GAA Classic ...

4 Sep 2025, 15:11 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea // One of only 368 hardtops equipped with the 426 Hemi and automatic gearbox, this 1970 Plymouth Cuda is a museum-grade gem. 28 Aug 2025, 14:44 UTC · By: ...

Q: Greg, when did the 426 Hemi come out? Thanks, and I enjoy your columns, especially about MOPARS. — Ken L., Massachusetts Also: Correct me if I’m wrong, but the only "Hemi" Chrysler engine in the ...

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 ...

Today is April 26, or 426, which HOT ROD proclaims as 426 Hemi day! During the early 1960s, Dodge execs realized the heat had been turned up in NASCAR, and a new engine was needed to take the 1964 ...

You meet a lot of legendary cars when you look back at Detroit’s glory years, but the Plymouth Hemi Cuda still hits you like ...

It was December of 1962 when Lynn Townsend set the wheels in motion by authorizing the build of a new engine for the sole purpose of being a race-ready engine that could go to the 1964 Daytona 500—and ...