Description
By: Robert Genat .
"Worthy of a place on your shelf...There are numerous engine close-ups showing well-detailed correct engine bays and engines. There are also many shots of engines which are perfect for the would-be Hemi restorer.” - Mopar Max.com
Take a high-octane tour through the design, development and muscle cars behind the greatest V-8 in Detroit history. Fire-breathing Mopars come roaring to life--from the 1951 Chrysler Saratoga through the muscle cars of the 1960s and 70s right up to the newest Hemis in Dodges line of cars and pickups. Packed with facts and fascinating details, the book features cutaways of the most collectible Hemi-powered cars in history, as well as a look at Hemi clones and racecars. From the Hemis high-powered past to its scorching present, from its greatest racetrack feats to high-performance street achievements, this full-color, full-throttle history truly conveys the power of the ultimate American V-8.
SYNOPSIS
The Hemi engine is the original internal combustion intimidator. Main Street cruisers cringed in fear at the sight of a Shaker Hood. The ear-splitting burn-out spoke volumes as it left the Main Street dragsters in the dust.
Chrysler's Hemi engine is an enduring icon of the muscle car era. Hemi: The Ultimate American V-8 recounts the full story of this awesome engine from its race track debut in the 1950s through the shocking Superbird to the new Hemi released in 2003 and 2004. Robert Genat's engaging text is accompanied by some 150 color photos and historical material from Chrysler's archives. Appendices detail all of the technical specifications for the engines.
The Hemi has rumbled its way through history, and this book chronicles the adventurous ride with spectacular photos and a riveting text. Hang onto your seat as the Hemi gears up to face a new century of car lovers.
