Hemi Muscle 70 Years

Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth High Performance

Darwin Holmstrom

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Motorbooks
29 October 2019

Transport technology & trades; Automotive technology & trades

"Hemi Muscle Cars is the complete illustrated story of the legendary engine and the cars it powered. Author Darwin Holmstrom explores how Chryslers 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 calling: 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 history: 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 hear: ""Hey, has that thing got a Hemi in it?"" This book answers ""yes""...and offers the full exciting story!"

By: Darwin Holmstrom
Imprint: Motorbooks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 235mm,
ISBN: 9780760365199
ISBN 10: 0760365199
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 29 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Introduction Chapter 1 - The Hot Rod Boys Chapter 2 - We Can't Afford Another Mistake Chapter 3 - What Would It Take To Beat Them? Chapter 4 - The Hottest Hunk of Iron to Hit the Street Chapter 5 - A New Generation Chapter 6 - Hemi Past and Present Index

Darwin Holmstrom has written, co-written, or contributed to over thirty books on subjects ranging from motorcycles and muscle cars to Gibson Les Paul guitars, including Indian Motorcycles, GTO: Fifty Years, Lets Ride: Sonny Bargers Guide to Motorcycling, Top Muscle: The Rarest Cars from Americas Fastest Decade, BMW Motorcycles, The Life Harley-Davidson, and The Complete Idiots Guide to Motorcycles. He resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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

"""If you’re interested in an exciting and thoroughly told story with some compelling modern photos, pick up Hemi Muscle 70 years Chrysler, Dodge, & Plymouth High Performance."" * Mankind Unplugged * ""Chock-full of information attractively illustrated with stunning photography and vintage advertising"" * Hagerty.com *"