What Is a Hellephant?

The Hellephant Name

That's the nickname given to the second-generation Hemi that came out in race-only form in 1964, then in street form in 1966 as the Street Hemi. It got the name "elephant engine" due to its large size, heavy weight, and prodigious ground-pounding power.

How much is a Hellephant?

Dodge Hellephant 1,000 HP Crate Engine – MSRP $29,995 USD.

What is the Dodge Hellephant?

The “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine is a Mopar-first for a 1,000-horsepower crate engine kit offered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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