Chrysler’s third-generation 5.7-liter Hemi V8 vanished from production for 32 years after 1971, only to return in early 2003 for Ram trucks. The first wave—dubbed the pre-Eagle Hemi—arrived with a 9.6:1 compression ratio, square exhaust ports flowing 270 CFM, and…
The American convertible’s golden age is long gone. In the 1950s and ’60s, drop-top sales routinely topped half a million units annually in the U.S., but today they account for less than 0.6% of all new-car sales. With 16.3 million…
A 500-horsepower V8 is a magic number in the car world, and Ford’s Coyote-based powerplant has been hitting that benchmark for years. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 debuted in the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, replacing the outgoing 4.6-liter 3V V8 and…
The 1939–40 New York World’s Fair is remembered as a cultural landmark that dared to imagine a technologically advanced future during the Great Depression. Despite the economic hardship, the fair drew 25.8 million paid visitors in 1939—far short of the…
Automotive obsolescence is creeping into showrooms as long-in-the-tooth models outstay their welcome, and readers have called out the worst offenders. The Miata ND is untouchable in many eyes, but the next-generation NE is already on enthusiasts’ wish lists. Elsewhere, the…
The automotive industry is stuck in a rut. Automakers are playing it safe, refreshing tired models instead of rolling out bold new designs, thanks to shifting consumer tastes and regulatory hurdles. The result? A sea of familiar faces on the…
Fifty years ago, at the November 1976 British International Motor Show in London, Aston Martin unveiled a car that would become one of the most polarizing yet pivotal models in its history: the Lagonda Series 2. This wasn’t just another…
Minivans have never been poster children for speed, but today’s crop of family haulers is packing serious muscle. Back in 1984, the original Plymouth Voyager’s top engine option produced just 104 horsepower and hit 94 mph with a 0–60 mph…
Walter P. Chrysler didn’t start making cars from scratch, instead, he established the Chrysler Corporation by being in the right place at the right time and having the money to invest. He earned his fortune by solving problems and streamlining…
In the high-stakes arms race of 1960s NASCAR, Chrysler’s legendary Hemi V8 was the undisputed king of the track—until Ford fired back with a weapon so radical it nearly broke the rules. The result? A pair of engines that never…