No more Hemi??
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No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 9:19:00 AM
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Natedogg625
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In the face of newly passed CAFE regulations, it looks as though Chrysler will once again have to cease production of its legendary Hemi engine. Chrysler hopes to sway the definition of what performance and power means to those who didn't grow up with the Hemi engine by offering smaller, more fuel efficient powerplants with similar performance.
"The Hemi is not the powertrain of the future," Jim Press, Chrysler co-president, told Automotive News. "It's the powertrain of today."
One powertrain of the future could lie underneath the hood of the recently unveiled Dodge Zeo — a 268 horsepower electric motor capable of propelling the concept from 0-60 in less than 6 seconds. Dodge says the lithium-ions battery pack that powers the car can go 250 miles between charges.
Although the Dodge Zeo offers Hemi-like performance without the fuel consumption or emissions, its technology still puts it several years out. However, Chrysler's new line of fuel efficient Phoenix V6 engines will arrive in about a year. The new Phoenix range of engines will feature double-overhead-cams, an aluminum block, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. The new V6s should offer greater performance while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
But Chrysler hasn't completely given up on the Hemi yet. The latest iteration will bow in the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, which will feature the same displacement — 5.7L — but will see a 10% increase in horsepower — up to 380 — while reducing overall fuel consumption by 4%. The improvement were achieved through variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation.
Chrysler didn't shed any more light on the Hemi's future, but with the new CAFE standards taking effect in 2011, the Hemi's revival could be short lived.
From Left Lane News
http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-says-hemi-is-not-the-powertrain-of-the-future.html
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 9:21:40 AM
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scatpackmopar
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I bet there will still be a HEMI in our future. Why not make the 4.7 a HEMI with MDS and a hybrid tranny?
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 10:55:36 AM
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Who knows, maybe Chrysler may sneak out a specialized performance Hemi on its final year and everyone will try to gobble it up.
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 11:58:18 AM
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The truth is, I dont think you'll see the Hemi disappear....
Remember, this same Hemi with MDS is getting 20-25mpg in the Charger....and that thing is a BRICK.....
Now imagine same said motor in something say 700lbs lighter....
I mean, if Chevy can get a 300hp FWD V8 to get 25-30mpg......I'm pretty sure they can find a way for the Hemi to get it as well.....
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 3:49:28 PM
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The new 5.7 has more ower with better mileage. They will continue to improve it. They get sales just because of that name and they know that.
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 8:17:52 PM
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Phoenix V6 engines
Why not an inline 6?
I think the Hemi will continue to get improvements and will remain a V8, but it'll get smaller with higher compression ratios.
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 8:46:12 PM
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this CAFE is all crap...i dont know why everyone has their panties in a bunch.."oh no! theyre going to take our V8s"
wrong...
this is another excuse for the govt to rape us on gas guzzler taxes...thats all. thank california.
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 8:52:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: BadStratRT
this CAFE is all crap...i dont know why everyone has their panties in a bunch.."oh no! theyre going to take our V8s"
wrong...
this is another excuse for the govt to rape us on gas guzzler taxes...thats all. thank california.
wat has california ever done positive for us?? tree huggers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no offense to the non tree huggin californians! 
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/22/2008 8:53:15 PM
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like their CARB bs...another government fund raiser that screws the public, but they are so brainwashed to think that it will help the planet...
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/23/2008 7:39:34 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: tdmopar59
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ORIGINAL: BadStratRT
this CAFE is all crap...i dont know why everyone has their panties in a bunch.."oh no! theyre going to take our V8s"
wrong...
this is another excuse for the govt to rape us on gas guzzler taxes...thats all. thank california.
wat has california ever done positive for us??
They make excellent cheese...
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RE: No more Hemi?? - 1/23/2008 9:08:14 AM
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they harbor a huge percentage of this country's criminals and illegal aliens...
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