Production starts on Mopar 426 'Elephant' Hemi V8 crate motor

Dan Roth — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:28:00 EST

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Performance, Etc., Chrysler, Dodge, Specialty, Racing

Chrysler continues to successfully trade on its history with the introduction of the new 426 cubic-inch Generation III Hemi crate engine. When your past is filled with some of the most illustrious engines to ever roar down a drag strip, around an oval or under the hood of a muscle car, it's smart to capitalize on it. So with that in mind, production of the 426 crate engine has swung into action.

The new Mopar 426 Hemi Crate Engine is all-aluminum and carries ratings of 540 horsepower and 530 pound-feet of torque for a $13,675 price tag. The engine made its debut at the Performance Racing Industry show in Florida, and was joined by other performance enhancing Mopar goodies. Pieces big and small, from valvetrain tie bars and cylinder head stud kits to aluminum engine blocks, W2 cylinder heads and rear strut tower braces for the Challenger/Charger/300, were all shown off at the show which ran from December 9-11. What it means for the leadfoot-at-large is that Chrysler loves its enthusiastic fan base as much as they love its products. For more details, check out the press release after the jump and the gallery below.

Gallery: Mopar Performance 426 Hemi

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SEMA 2007: Chrysler SR 392 Roadster live shots

Jonathon Ramsey — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:45:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Convertible, Coupe, Chrysler

click above image to view more high-res pics of the Chrysler SR 392 Roadster

A throwback Chrysler roadster with an old school 8-cylinder engine. It's not the Plymouth Prowler ~~done right~~ redux, it's the Chrysler SR 392 Roadster. The 6.4-liter motor hides in a steel body that is go-cart low. That crate engine, celebrating the original 392 Hemi, works in three flavors: with carbs and something like 540 HP, fuel injected for 525 HP, and with a long block. The chromed grill is extremely well done, and the suspension jewelry is heavenly to look at. While we're sure about the power, we're not so sure about driving it at speed on those throwback wheels and tires. But what fun is a hot rod if it doesn't make you a little scared when you're giving it some foot? Be sure to check out the hi-res gallery of pics below.

Gallery: Chrysler SR 392 Roadster

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