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This helps the car grip the road better, especially in bad weather or rough terrain."}},{"startTime":590.4,"endTime":598.3,"type":"term","title":"6.4 Hemi","url":"/glossary/6-4-hemi","quote":"Brad, looking at the 6.4 Hemi with a 373 rear end and a four wheel drive. You're talking about 15,500 pounds of towing.","canonicalId":"term:6-4-hemi","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The 6.4 Hemi refers to a 6.4-liter V8 engine produced by Chrysler, known for its power and performance, commonly found in trucks and performance vehicles. It's part of the HEMI family of engines, which are characterized by their hemispherical combustion chambers that improve airflow and efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"The 6.4 Hemi is a type of powerful engine made by Chrysler. 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