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Torque output. 318–434 N⋅m (235–320 lb⋅ft) The Chrysler Hemi-6 engine is a family of inline six-cylinder petrol engines produced by Chrysler Australia in three piston displacements and multiple configurations. [1] Hemi-6 engines were installed in Australian-market Chrysler Valiants from 1970 through 1981. It was also installed in the ...
The new engine was introduced as a 245 cu in (4.0 L) unit with quasi-hemispherical combustion chambers. The "Hemi" name was already legendary in America with Chrysler's use of the Hemi V8, hence Chrysler Australia's marketing leverage for its 6-cylinder offering. The 1-barrel version of the 245 produced 165 bhp (123 kW) and 235 lbf⋅ft (319 N ...
Chrysler Australia's "Hemi 6" straight-six engine was offered in three displacements, 215 cid (3.5 litre), 245 cid (4.0 litre) and 265 cid (4.3 litre). [5] A 318 cid V8 was also offered [2] and a number of Chargers were produced with the 340 cid V8. [6] A 360 cid V8 replaced the 340 in 1974.
Chrysler Australia's “Hemi 6” straight six engine was offered in three displacements, 215 cid (3.5 litre), 245 cid (4.0 litre) and 265 cid (4.3 litre). [4] and a 318 cid V8 was also available. [2] A 340 cid V8 was fitted to the Charger 770SE E55 model which was released in October 1972.
The Chrysler Valiant Charger was a two-door hardtop coupe introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1971. It was a short wheelbase version of the concurrent Australian Chrysler Valiant sedan. Introduced within the VH Valiant series, it continued as a variant through the subsequent VJ, VK and CL series, until production ceased in 1978.
Chrysler VG VIP. A facelifted VG series Chrysler VIP was introduced in 1970, replacing the VF model. [5] A 245 cu in (4.0 L) Hemi-6 replaced the 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-6 and the 318 cu in (5.2 L) “Fireball” V8 remained an option. [6] The VG VIP was the first Australian made car to be fitted with air conditioning as standard equipment.
Chrysler developed its first experimental hemi engine for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft. The XIV-2220 was an inverted V16 rated at 2,500 hp (1,860 kW). The P-47 was already in production with a Pratt & Whitney radial engine when the XIV-2220 flew successfully in trials in 1945 as a possible upgrade, but the war was winding down and it did not go into production.
Curb weight. Sedan (V8): 3,570 lb (1,620 kg) Chronology. Predecessor. Chrysler VG VIP. Successor. Chrysler CL Regal SE. The Chrysler by Chrysler is an automobile produced by Chrysler Australia from 1971 to 1976. It is an extended wheelbase, luxury variant of the Australian developed Chrysler Valiant.