The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.

America is the land of the free and of V8s. While turbocharging is great and all, most of us dream of a large, hunking V8 that sounds glorious, leaves unending skid marks, and offers the thrust of a ...

A close-up of a supercharged Hemi V8 engine in a vehicle engine bay. - pporiphotos/Shutterstock Many people have heard of Hemi engines, but don't really know what ...

If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you're sure to have come across debates between big-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its ...

Ram discontinued the HEMI engine in 2024, opting for a more powerful and fuel efficient inline six-cylinder engine. Citing customer sentiment, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said the brand would rerelease the V ...

American engines are some of the most powerful ever made, with U.S.-based automakers seemingly in pursuit of ever-higher ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

The A990 package was a factory-prepped dragstrip offer that almost doubled the car’s price, and also took away many pieces of ...