The 6.1L HEMI is found in the Charger SRT8, Challenger SRT8, and several other SRT8 models. This category is dedicated to all things related to the 6.1 HEMI and SRT8. Learn about 6.1 HEMI engine problems, the Charger vs Challenger, and tons more 6.1L V8 content coming soon.
From 2005–2010, the 6.1 HEMI V8 was the top of the class for Dodge performance. Dodge put it inside the likes of the Charger/Challenger SRT-8 and Chrysler 300C SRT-8, and even the Grand Cherokee and Magnum SRT-8s, too. Depending on the model and year, it produced 420-425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. For its…
Recently, we looked at the 6.1 HEMI engine that lasted from 2005–2010 inside various SRT8 badged vehicles. Depending on the model, they make between 420–425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Still, some people consider them to be underpowered from the factory, especially considering their massive 6.1 liters of displacement. Previously, we talked about upgrading…
Inside the SRT8 powered Chrysler 300C; Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Magnum; and Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 6.1 HEMI is a fantastic engine. From the factory, it puts out 420–425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, making for an exhilarating and very fast ride. Still, with 370 cid of displacement, for some the performance is still…
Even though it was only available for barely 6 years of production, the Chrysler/Dodge 6.1 HEMI engine is still very memorable. Introduced for 2005 and discontinued in 2010, the short-lived 6.1 HEMI powered various Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles with the SRT-8 badging. It was a slightly larger and more powerful version of the 5.7…
The 6.1 HEMI made its first appearance in the 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 and remained through 2010. It offers 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Overall, the 6.1 V8 is a great engine that offers a good balance of performance and reliability. However, no engine is perfect and that applies here, too. In this…
