DaimlerChrysler Launches HEMI.com
The Official Web Site for HEMI® Enthusiasts

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jul 12, 2004 - For more than 50 years the HEMI® engine has stood for unparalleled automotive power and performance. In response to the overwhelming interest and popularity of the HEMI engine, DaimlerChrysler has launched the official HEMI.com Web site dedicated to HEMI owners and enthusiasts worldwide (www.HEMI.com).

HEMI.com is an interactive Web site that presents a historical timeline of the evolution of the HEMI engine, beginning with HEMI's inception back in the early 1950s. The development of the legendary 426 HEMI, which revolutionized NASCAR and NHRA racing (and was ultimately banned by NASCAR), is featured, along with the new generation 5.7L HEMI. In addition, Web surfers will find vintage photographs and biographical information featuring the people who were behind the most famous automotive powerplant in the world.

"HEMI.com was created because of the HEMI loyalists around the globe," said Ron McDaniel, Director of Advanced Service and Technical Information, Chrysler Group. "Interest in collectible muscle cars of the '60s and '70s is at an all-time high. We wanted to have a place where HEMI enthusiasts could get the official story of the HEMI, and a new generation of HEMI enthusiasts can find everything they want to know about the HEMI and have fun doing it."

The racing destination within the site includes photos and biographical information featuring the drivers from the world of racing who made the HEMI synonymous with winning. The list includes racing legends Richard Petty, Buddy Baker, Don Garlits, Dick Landy and Sox & Martin and reads like the roster from racing's hall of fame.

For the history buff, the site contains vintage ads from the 1950s and '60s, when Detroit muscle was king. For the more technically minded, HEMI.com contains specifications for the historic HEMI engines and provides graphic details of how these engines managed to produce such incredible power. Visitors to the site can also visit our multimedia section where they can download their favorite HEMI ads and wallpaper images.

"DaimlerChrysler is fortunate to have such passionate and loyal followers who know and love our HEMI engines," said McDaniel. "We expect the Web site to be a popular gathering place among HEMI enthusiasts, old and new."

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redriderbob

 

That's neat. Where are the prices for thos crate engines? That 518 with 610 horses and 650 torque, wow!

 

For create engines...

http://www.mopar.com/speed/whatshot.htm

redriderbob