It's not the type of rig you'd want to take to big car shows, but with a bit of work, it could hit the drag strip again.

Changes in NASCAR regulations meant that Chrysler devoted the engine to NHRA drag racing, and to this day the Gen II 426 Race Hemi is still used in Funny Car and Top Fuel dragsters. It's that long ...

and domed pistons to squeeze the fuel to no end were added. The result was an engine that was as tough as it was hell-bent on producing all-out power. This was the birth of the 426 Hemi.