1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda

Unless you have driven one, it’s hard to imagine a Hemi powered pony car. The 426 Hemi ‘Cuda was one of the top 3 muscle cars ever made. The car was just a few ticks away from being a Super Stocker right off the showroom floor.

Living with a Hemi ‘Cuda street car wasn’t always an easy matter. The Hemi engine tended to be temperamental and difficult to keep tuned just right. And when they were running right, they were very hard on everything from the flywheel back to the rear tires. Many street Hemi powered car owners spent lots of time and money fixing one drive train part after another. By the time everything was replaced, it was time for a new set of rear tires.

The factory rating for the 426 hemi was only 425 hp. A more realistic figure would have been at least 500 hp. With a set of headers and a good dyno-tune, a Street Hemi could easily crank out over 600 hp.

How sweet it was!