Dodge launches supercharged HEMI Web site

Hemi.com presents three newly interactive historical timelines showing the development of all versions of the Hemi engine, starting with the legendary Chrysler FirePower Hemi in 1951. The development of the legendary 426 Hemi that revolutionised NASCAR and NHRA racing is featured in great depth, along with the new generation 5.7 litre engine and the 6.1 litre Hemi that will arrive in the Middle East next year.

In addition, Web surfers will find vintage photographs and biographies featuring the people who were behind the most famous automotive power plant in the world.

"Hemi.com records how Chrysler's unique approach to high performance created the great Hemis of the 50s and 60s, and how that heritage applies to the new Hemi engines of today," said Bruce Ohms, Director, Sales and Marketing, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge, Middle East.

New stories include the first-ever Chrysler Hemi victory. It happened in 1951-in a NASCAR race in Detroit. More race drivers are covered, and legendary crew chiefs added. Vintage photographs show early racing victories in stock cars, sports cars, and boats.

New galleries show 1950s Hemi cars, 426 Hemi-powered vehicles, racing cars and boats of all kinds. There are also more vintage ads on the Web site and twice as many rare-image wallpapers available for download.