The Chrysler Hemi-6 engine is a family of inline six-cylinder petrol engines produced by Chrysler Australia in three piston displacements and multiple configurations. Hemi-6 engines were installed in Australian-market Chrysler Valiants from 1970 through 1981. It was also installed in the Valiants closely related variants, the Chrysler VIP, the Chrysler by Chrysler & the Valiant Charger.
Chrysler Hemi-6 Engine
Chrysler "hemi" 245 prototype, on display at the National motor museum, Birdwood, South Australia
Chrysler Hemi 265ci 6-cylinder hemispherical combustion chambers with large intake and exhaust valves (removed) and big square ports
The inline-six engine is a piston engine with six cylinders arranged in a straight line along the crankshaft. A straight-six engine has perfect primary and secondary engine balance, resulting in fewer vibrations than other designs of six or fewer cylinders.
Engine block of a BMW M20 straight-six engine (top view)
3890-litre MAN B&W 6S60MC marine diesel engine
Crankshaft with four main bearings
1978-1981 BMW M88 engine