Hemi - Couverture rigide

Genat, Robert

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0785825843 ISBN 13 : 9780785825845

Editeur : Crestline Books, 2009

Synopsis

Chrysler's Hemi is one of the most revered engines in automotive history. Since its introduction in 1951, the Hemi has cast a spell on its owners and fans. Over five decades of production, the Hemi has moved from strength to strength and continues to be the engine of choice for muscle cars everywhere.

Hemi: The Ultimate American V-8 takes you through the evolution of the Hemi, from its initial development through its first installment into Chrysler's cas, to its heyday in the popular muscle cars of the 1960's and 1970's. Robert Genat’s vivid photographs bring these engines and the cars that housed them racing to life. Chock full of facts and fascinating details on this remarkable engine and the muscle cars it powered: Charger, Road Runner, Superbird, Challenger, Barracuda, Super Bee and the rest.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

Hemi. One little abbreviated word that can set the pulses racing of many American car enthusiasts - especially those of us with a leaning towards Chrysler products of the mid-to-late Sixties. Although the word is understandably associated with massive power outputs, all it actually refers to is the basic shape of the engine's combustion chamber (hemispherical). The first hemi produced by Chrysler in 1951 produced just 180bph! Not bad for the time, but of course in 1966 when the legendary "street hemi" was introduced, horsepwwer went throguh the roof. Chrysler couldn't be touched on the racetrackes, either... Here, author Robert Genat attempts to tell us the whole story behind all of Chryslers Hemi motors form 1951 when the frist 331 cu.in came out, throguh the Sixties which saw the awsome 426 "Street Hemi" and right up to the pesent day "Base Hemi" and the "SRT8 Hemi". Despite some initial reservations about this book I actually rated it. The photogrpahy is good and well balanced between sharp, modern shots of well-preserved cars and motors, and some atmospheric black-and-white shots from back in the day...it will make a good addittion to the bookshelf of the general American car buff. --Classic American magazine, January 2008

Présentation de l'éditeur

Chrysler's Hemi is one of the most revered engines in automotive history. Since its introduction in 1951, the Hemi has cast a spell on its owners and fans. Over five decades of production, the Hemi has moved from strength to strength and continues to be the engine of choice for muscle cars everywhere.

Hemi: The Ultimate American V-8 takes you through the evolution of the Hemi, from its initial development through its first installment into Chrysler's cas, to its heyday in the popular muscle cars of the 1960's and 1970's. Robert Genat’s vivid photographs bring these engines and the cars that housed them racing to life. Chock full of facts and fascinating details on this remarkable engine and the muscle cars it powered: Charger, Road Runner, Superbird, Challenger, Barracuda, Super Bee and the rest.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Crestline Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0785825843
• ISBN 13: 9780785825845
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible