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...]
Plymouth
Plymouth was one of the first engineered brands – similar to the Acura, Infiniti, Eunos and Lexus brands of more recent years. A brand created by Walter P. Chrysler. Unlike the recent Japanese brands that wanted to take the base vehicles upmarket, the 1920s was full of manufacturers trying to capture the lower end of the market. It was a time when motoring was still a luxury … [Read more...]
Torqueflite Gearbox
I first heard about the Torqueflite gearbox being used in the Jensen FF and other European cars that used large Chrysler Hemis for power. The gearbox was suitably mated to the Hemi because both came from Chrysler. The first Torqueflite was released in 1956 as a 3-speed auto replacing the Powerflite which was a 2-speed box. Variants of the torqueflite can be found on Jeep and … [Read more...]
