When the 426 HEMI was introduced in mid-1964 ... built for drag racing and used twin Carter AFB carburetors on a cross-ram intake manifold. The Track HEMI was rated at 425 horsepower while ...

The 426 more than accomplished that mission ... carb on an aluminum dual-plane intake manifold, unlike the Race HEMI's cross-ram, Carter carb setup. With the first-generation HEMI being so ...

Particularly one of them – the most iconic powerhouse of Mother Mopar ever. The 426 Hemi emerged in 1964 as a race engine only. It was a massive seven-liter hard-hitter with enormous cylinder ...