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February 8th, 2010 by Steve Cypher
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February 5, 2010 by Steve Cypher
It may not host as many vehicle introductions as the Detroit Auto Show but the Chicago Auto Show can lay claim to the fact that it is the biggest auto show in North America with a number of surprises in store this year.
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February 4, 2010 by Steve Cypher
The top candidates are announced in four categories for the 2010 World Car Awards
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February 3, 2010 by Steve Cypher
The Munich based manufacturer announces that Jeff Koons will create the seventeenth BMW Art Car
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February 2, 2010 by Steve Cypher
The Walter P Chrysler Museum salutes all things HEMI and we do mean all.
Living in metro Detroit
Here at LotPro.com, we firmly believe that, for those of you who have gasoline running through your veins, metro Detroit is still the best and only place to live or visit. In addition to the Detroit Auto Show, the Detroit metro area is also home to The Henry Ford Museum, the Detroit Historical Museum and the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, three world-class venues that celebrate the birth and progress of four-wheeled transportation.
With that being said, it is incumbent upon us to point out that, if you fall into the above category and plan on visiting southeast Michigan between now and May second, you owe it to yourself to visit the aforementioned Walter P. Chrysler Museum to view some very unique applications of Chrysler’s HEMI® V-8.
What Can You HEMI®?
The latest limited-engagement exhibit at the museum features four fairly normal machines that have graduated from the Tim Allen (more power!) school of internal combustion engine applications. Specifically, each item in the exhibit is either a life-size or oversized invention that, at the behest of its creator, has been endowed with an inordinate amount of horsepower courtesy of Chrysler’s 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine.
The exhibit includes four fully-operational inventions that were finalists in a 2005 Chrysler-sponsored contest with the winners being brought to (greater than) life by the company and include the following:
HEMI Snow-blower
If you’re concerned about how long it takes to clear the driveway after a particularly bad blizzard, you might need one of these – a HEMI Snow-blower that was created by Tim Flucht of Belleville, MI. This “one-of-a-kind” machine features:
- An extended eight-foot design to accommodate the engine
- 345 horsepower and 375 foot pounds of torque
- A custom precision driveshaft engineered to split the power between the snow blades and drive wheels
- A wrist tether, similar to water craft, for quick shut-off (you wouldn’t want this one getting away from you)
- Flowmaster exhaust system and hot rod-style tachometer
HEMI-Go-Round
If Disney World is getting a bit tame for your tastes, how about giving the HEMI-Go-Round a try? Created by Jonathan Brzon of Topeka, KS, what is purported to be the world’s first HEMI-powered amusement park ride features:
- A turntable that spins in a 22-foot circumference at eight rotations per minute (as compared to the 4 – 5 rpm of traditional carousels)
- A Borla exhaust system
- Push-button start and remote control unit for operation
- One-fifth scale models of a HEMI-powered Chrysler 300C, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram
- Performance design cues, including an orange and black paint scheme reminiscent of the 426 cubic inch HEMI of the 1970s
HEMI-On-Ice
Are you a hockey fan but tired of the time that it takes a traditional Zamboni® to resurface your favorite NHL team’s rink? Then what your team needs is the HEMI-on-Ice that was created by Dan Burg of Lindenhurst, IL. Guaranteed to do the job at a record-setting speed, this resurfacer features:
- A HEMI engine in place of the traditional propane-powered model
- A custom driveshaft to handle increased torque
- Mopar performance headers and a Borla exhaust system with chrome tips
- Custom ASA wheels and Goodyear 16-inch Workhorse Extra Grip Radials
- A customized Dodge Viper seat with a five-point harness for the operator
- A custom HEMI paint theme
HEMI Grill
And finally, just in time for Super Bowl weekend, we have the HEMI Grill, created by none other than Chrysler Group LLC. This monster of a barbecue features:
- An exterior covered in more than 330 square feet of stainless steel
- Front positioning of the engine’s alternator and battery to drive an electric motor to power the heating elements
- A cooking surface and enough power to simultaneously grill 240 hot dogs in under three minutes
Chrysler HEMI Air Raid Siren
They actually used this one
Although not part of the main exhibit, located in the museum’s lower level “Boss Chrysler’s Garage” area is a 1956 Chrysler Air Raid Siren that is powered by a 180 hp HEMI V-8.
According to Chrysler, the siren was “introduced to confuse and deafen the enemy during war-time” (ya think?). It eventually evolved into an instrument of civil defense and, through the use of a 331 cubic-inch HEMI, was louder than any steam whistle or horn ever produced.
The example on display was actually produced in 1956 at the Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant and purchased by the City of Trenton in 1958. The museum acquired the siren from the Trenton Fire Department in 2002 and the Chrysler Historical Vehicle Collection staff spent four years restoring it to its original condition.
More information
What Can You HEMI? is available for viewing with regular Museum admission of $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $4 for children ages 6 – 12. Children five and under are admitted free.
The Museum is located on Chrysler Group LLC’s headquarters complex in Auburn Hills, Mich., accessible from I-75 at exit 78 (Chrysler Dr.). Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and noon – 5 p.m. Sunday.
For discount admission coupons or additional information, visit www.wpchryslermuseum.org.
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February 1, 2010 by Steve Cypher
Toyota announces a comprehensive plan to fix the accelerator pedals on over two million recalled vehicles.
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January 28, 2010 by Steve Cypher
The Japanese automakers reputation is on the line as it comes to grips with the largest and potentially most damaging recall in its history.
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January 27, 2010 by Steve Cypher
Refreshed Punto hits the streets as the three pointed star begins production of the SLS AMG
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January 26, 2010 by Steve Cypher
While the Detroit Auto Show was going on new models or variations of the Fiat 500 Mazda5 and MINI were announced last week.
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January 25, 2010 by Steve Cypher
With attendance up by sixty five thousand the 2010 the Detroit Auto Show was again a barometer of the auto industry and the economy as we list the winners and losers at this years event.
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