A Hemi engine is an internal combustion engine in which the combustion chambers are in the hemispherical form. Hemispherical combustion chambers were originally used in cannons and were first used in cars as early as 1905.
Hemi 245 Specifications
The Hemi 245 is a water-cooled, four-stroke, 4.0 liter engine. This engine is a V-6 and features reciprocating pistons. The Hemi 245 has a compression ratio of 9.5 to 1. This engine has a front-mounted, longitudinal and upright configuration.
Performance Specifications
The Hemi 245 is capable of producing 164 horsepower at 4,400 revolutions per minute. The engine's torque rating is 235 pounds per feet at 1,800 RPM.
Other Specifications
The Hemi 245 has a Carter downdraft type carburetor as a fuel delivery system. The cylinder bore on the Hemi 245 has a diameter of 3.76 inches and a piston shaft length of 3.68 inches.
