Mopar is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the (Gen II) 426 HEMI in 2014. Introduced as a race-only motor in 1964, the 426 HEMI engine powered Richard Petty to an upset NASCAR win at the 1964 Daytona 500, and 426-powered cars finished 1-2-3 at the event. Nicknamed the “Elephant” because of its size, the 426
We pride ourselves on liking vehicles of all kinds here at OnAllCylinders. For this one post, though, we proudly say: “Mopar or no car!” That’s because these images were captured this past weekend at the All-Mopar Show at Summit Racing Equipment. You’re sure to find something you like—as long as you like Dodge, Plymouth, or
[portfolio_slideshow id=17412] It’s 4/26. Many people look at that date and see April 26, but Mopar enthusiasts simply see 426–as in 426 HEMI. As a matter of fact, this date has been dubbed HEMI day by the Mopar crowd. Since we never like to shy away from an opportunity to celebrate (it should’ve been a three-day weekend,
Jeep® and Mopar have unveiled six new concept vehicles ahead of this year’s annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT. These new vehicles will be showcased at the 47th annual event, which takes place this weekend through March 31. Here’s a sneak preview of each, compete with features and Jeep accessories: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks, OnAllCylinders will profile engines and engine builds by everyday high performance enthusiasts—hot rod hobbyists with DIY work ethics and real-world budgets. [portfolio_slideshow id=14990] Jim Hoover bought his 1967 Plymouth Satellite from a woman in Texas liquidating her father’s estate. While we question her judgment, Hoover was pleased
If you pegged the RAM 1500 as Chrysler’s most-customized vehicle of 2012, stand up and take a bow. The Chrysler Group LLC announced its most-accessorized vehicles of 2012, along with its top-selling accessories for the year. No real suprises here: The automotive aftermarket, specifically accessories, is a $70 billion market worldwide. Through its Mopar service,
[portfolio_slideshow id=12492] A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another
You won’t find it on a map or in your GPS. Google Earth can’t locate it, and Siri probably doesn’t know about it either. But for four days, Mopar Alley, the main corridor between convention halls at the LVCC is one of the most popular streets in Vegas not named the Strip or Fremont Street. Why?
[portfolio_slideshow id=11675] Mopar officials were joined on stage by comedian Jeff Dunham, but the company proved it’s not joking around about performance and customization options for its vehicles. Dunham was at Mopar’s SEMA press conference to unveil his custom 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 project vehicle and helped close out an eventful press conference which included
The Las Vegas Convention Center (and its 3.2 million square feet) isn’t large enough to contain everything the SEMA Show has to offer. For the “Big Three” auto manufacturers, the show excitement will spill out from their display booths to outside the Convention Center. Ford Out Front In addition to its huge exhibition space inside the
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