Chrysler Hemi engine facts for kids

Hemi engine's combustion chamber. Notice the dome shape and the large valves.

The Chrysler Hemi engine is a powerful type of engine built by the Chrysler company. It's known by its famous nickname, "Hemi." The name "Hemi" comes from the special shape of its combustion chamber. This is the part of the engine where fuel burns to create power. In a Hemi engine, this part is shaped like half a sphere, or a dome. This unique design helps the engine make a lot of power for its size.

Chrysler has built three main types of Hemi engines for cars over the years. The first series was made from 1951 to 1958. The second type was built from 1964 to 1971. The newest Hemi engines started being made in 2003. Even though Chrysler is famous for the Hemi, other car makers have used similar designs too. Hemi engines are often smaller than older engine designs but can produce a great amount of power and speed. They are also often less expensive to build.

Hemi Engines in Australia

During the 1970s and 1980s, the Chrysler company in Australia also used the "Hemi" name. They used it for their special six-cylinder engines made there. They also put the Hemi name on a four-cylinder engine from Mitsubishi. This engine was used in different vehicles sold in North America.

Images for kids

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  Early Hemi engine in a 1957 Chrysler 300C car.

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  Chrysler Marine Hemis were popular in wooden boats during the 1950s and 60s, like Chris-Craft Boats.

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  A new DeSoto Fire Dome engine shown at the 1952 Los Angeles International Automobile Show.

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  A 5.7 liter Hemi engine.

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  A 6.1 liter Hemi engine.

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  A 392 cubic inch V8 HEMI engine.

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  A badge showing "392 HEMI".

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  The 426 HEMI engine in a Dodge Charger Redline.