1968 Hemi dart by the numbers

Ford complained that the 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8 was too powerful and got it temporarily banned from NASCAR until it could be homologated, meaning that a certain number had to be sold to the public. The threshold was only 500 units, but Chrysler decided to make it available to almost all Dodge and Plymouth models. Unfortunately, those were just the intermediate cars, so the Dart was locked out of the Hemi frenzy, which was probably a good thing because that kind of power in a compact could be dangerous. Luckily, we don't have to speculate on that point, as the Dart eventually did get a Hemi in 1968, with a collaboration between Dodge and Hurst Performance, and it was every bit as insane as predicted. 1968 Hemi Dart Power And Performance Engine 426ci Hemi V-8 Official Power Rating 425 HP/490 LB-FT Probable Horsepower 550 HP Transmission Four-speed manual 0-60 Time 4.5 seconds Quarter-mile 10.4 seconds Top Speed 140 MPH (est.)