The Charger was the first nameplate to receive the 426 Hemi. The fastback broke cover in January 1966 as the new "Leader of the Dodge Rebellion" with a V8-exclusive engine lineup. The 425 ...

The 426 Hemi is arguably the most popular variant of the Hemi, debuting on the 1966 Plymouth ... like the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T. Read more: How To Clean Your Car's Engine Bay: A Step-By-Step ...

And, of course, there was the engine. The Charger debuted in 1966, available with Dodge’s 426-cubic-inch, 425-hp Gen II Hemi V-8. Chrysler engines with hemispherical (well, domed) cylinder heads ...