No fewer than 28 Hemi-powered Dodges and Plymouths went under the hammer and about half of them sold for more than $200,000.

A quick peek at the VIN reveals that this Challenger wasn't born with a 426-cubic-inch Hemi, but it's still a rare classic.

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.

This powerful engine can be fitted into numerous Jeep models from the past decade, which, like the previous HEMI designs, is often an optional part of your purchase. Read the original article on ...

"The 426 HEMI is such a vital part of our heritage ... While Chrysler engineers initially introduced the original hemispherical combustion engine design for passenger cars in 1951 and celebrated ...

Two, the Hemi is the grease-covered idol you pray to every night. But the Hemi engine’s story is one of glory and banishment. Throughout its life, the Hemi regularly found itself on the outs.

As we detailed in our original post, three different Scat ... kits deliver increasing boosts of power for the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, with up to a 58 horsepower gain with the Stage 3 kit ...

The first stop for any performance modification on a car is typically getting a tune, and HEMI engines are popular enough ...