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Hemi engine

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A Hemi engine is a special kind of car engine that has a round, half‑sphere shape inside the cylinder. This design lets it breathe better and make more power, so many fast cars use them.

Technical Definition

A Hemi engine is a type of V‑engine with hemispherical combustion chambers, known for high power output and efficient airflow. The design allows larger valves and better combustion, making it popular in performance cars.

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"So the hemie had the engines that were going on at the time, they wanted something simpler."

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"...what do I do with this Hemi engine that's spare or somebody steals it out of my garage? They'll cover that."

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"the Hemi Kuda convertible, the white and black one."

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