A classic Mopar small-block proved that smart power, low weight, and real-world speed could matter more than Hemi fame.

Introduced in 1968 and retired in 1973, the 340 cubic-inch small-block V8 was one of Mother Mopar’s best engines ever, severely downplayed throughout its short six-year activity on the market. After ...

The 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 arrived as a compact coupe with the attitude of a full-size muscle car, pairing a lightweight ...

In the '60s, America developed some cool, advanced engines, such as Pontiac's overhead cam inline-6 or the jet-turbine in the Chrysler Turbine Car. Still, when push comes to shove, our first love is a ...

Straight off the bat, it's the engine sizes. The Mopar 383 V8 displaces 383 cubic inches (6.3 liters), sitting between the 340 (5.6 liters) and 440 (7.2 liters). The 340, 383, and 440 all are part of ...