Back in the 1920s and 30s the major American brands all looked to soak up the differing and growing market segments. Chrysler bought the Dodge Brothers company and also created a second brand to target the mid range price point. This article is about this creation, named after Hernandez De Soto, a Spanish explorer of the 16th Century. The original De Soto was the first … [Read more...]
Chrysler Hemi Engine
In this week’s technical article I’ll describe the Hemi engine and in particular Chrysler’s design that has been in production for over 50 years. I’ll also cover some of the other manufacturers that have used this type of motor. The hemi engine has a hemispherical combustion chamber at the top of the cylinder. This allows the engine to produce more efficient power by firstly … [Read more...]