an engine that was once only found in Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles
(G. hemi, half). A prefix indicating half of a structure.
Slang term for an engine with hemispherical combustion chambers which allow for larger and less shrouded valves. Used in many sports and racing cars.
Generally, an engine with a combustion chamber having resemblance to a hemisphere or round ball, cut in half.
A name given an engine using hemispherical combustion chambers.
A Hemi engine has a hemispherical shaped cylinder-head combustion chamber, like a ball cut in half.
A term used to describe any engine that has hemispherical combustion chambers in its cylinder head. Although a four-valve design is more efficient, a hemi head provides room for a pair of large valves and offers good breathing characteristics.
Short for "hemispherical head," a term used to describe the shape of cylinder heads. Describes a series of Chrysler Corp. high-performance engines.