Thread: 392 Hp???.

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I don't remember what the stock hp ratings where for 392 stock hemi's where.Could someone please chime in??.

Last year of the early hemi, 1958.

TEST CAR SPECS
Model Tested Imperial Two-door Southampton
Engine OHV V-8, 392 cu-in
Power 345 bhp
Torque 450
Compression ratio 10 to 1
Bore 4 in
Stroke 3.9 in
Fuel required Premium
Standard axle ratio 2.93
Wheelbase 129 in
Lenght 225.0 in
Height 57 in
Width 61.2
Weight 4,590 lb
Gas tank capacity 23 gals
Turning circle diameter 49.1 ft
Tire size 9.50 x 14
Price (without optionals) $4,753.56

Remember that these hp figures were taken with no accessories on the motor. Today, the ratings are net, with driven accessories in place. There were no emissions control devices on these motors either. None, until 1967.
Information taken from webring.com