The Hemi engine, made popular by Chrysler, has been one of America’s favorite engines for decades. Originally developed as a means of gaining more power during the Second World War, the Hemi morphed into a civilian-used engine with great success. Powering high-performance cars like the Dodge Charger, and meeting the brute force torque needs of heavy-duty trucks like the Ram 2500, the Hemi engine has seen it all. But what is a Hemi? Read on to discover some Hemi engine pros and cons and why it’s so effective.
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