Engine profile

VH Charger 265-cid Hemi Six

Chrysler Australia Hemi Six · 265 cubic inches · Chrysler Australia

Exact-year E38 front three-quarter view documenting R/T graphics, black bonnet, Six Pack identifier, grille, driving lamps, scoop, and alloy wheels; configuration proof remains car-specific. 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Chrysler Australia
Family: Chrysler Australia Hemi Six
Displacement: 265 cubic inches

Also Known As

VH Charger Hemi Six265 Hemi SixVH R/T 265E37 Six PackE38 Six PackE48 Six PackE49 Six Pack

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

Six Pack induction

Value: Three Weber 45 DCOE dual-throat side-draft carburetors
Application: E37, E38, E48, and E49 265 engines
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: Valiant Charger VH Group Nc approved vehicle information sheet , VH/CH Valiant factory service manual

1971 Hemi Six engine-number grammar

Value: D prefix; displacement, performance, transmission, and B year positions must match the claimed configuration
Application: 1971 B-code VH Hemi Six
Type: engine assembly / stamp
Location: Engine boss next to the distributor
Car pages: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: Valiant Charger VH Group Nc approved specification , VH/CH Valiant factory service manual

245 Hemi Six

Value: 245 cu in; one- or two-barrel induction by application; regular XL and related configurations
Application: VH Charger and XL configurations
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971-1972 VH Valiant Charger brochure , VH/CH Valiant factory service manual

265 Hemi Six

Value: 265 cu in; regular two-barrel and R/T performance specifications plus Six Pack options
Application: XL, 770, R/T, E37, E38, E48, and E49 paths
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: Valiant Charger VH Group Nc approved vehicle information sheet , VH/CH Valiant factory service manual

Base 215 Hemi Six

Value: 215 cu in; one-barrel induction; 140 gross hp and 200 lb-ft
Application: Base VH Charger configuration
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971-1972 VH Valiant Charger brochure , 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger pricing and specifications

E37 Street Six Pack

Value: 265 cu in; triple Weber 45 DCOE; 9.7:1 compression; 248 gross hp and 306 lb-ft
Application: Optional 1971 Charger 770 and R/T street Six Pack
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971 VH Valiant Charger brochure , Valiant Charger VH Group Nc approved specification

E38 Track Six Pack

Value: 265 cu in; triple Weber 45 DCOE; 10.0:1 compression; 280 gross hp and 318 lb-ft
Application: Optional 1971 Charger R/T competition-oriented Six Pack
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971 VH Valiant Charger brochure , Valiant Charger VH Group Nc approved specification

E49 engine identity

Value: D364 prefix: 265, competition performance level, four-speed, 1972 build code; 302 gross hp
Application: VH E49
Type: engine assembly / stamp
Car pages: 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: Chrysler option codes , VH/CH Valiant factory service manual

E55 engine identity

Value: A331 prefix in the reviewed option-code record; 340-cid four-barrel V8 with A727 TorqueFlite
Application: VH Charger 770 SE E55
Type: engine assembly / stamp
Car pages: 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: Chrysler option codes , VH Chrysler Valiant model spotlight

Fireball 318 V8

Value: 318 cu in; two-barrel; 9.2:1 compression; 230 gross hp and 340 lb-ft
Application: Charger 770 optional engine
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger Australian brochure transcription , 1971 VH Valiant Charger brochure

Hemi 215 Six

Value: 215 cu in; one-barrel; 8.0:1 compression; 140 gross hp and 200 lb-ft
Application: Base Charger standard engine
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger Australian brochure transcription , 1971 VH Valiant Charger brochure

Hemi 245 Six

Value: 245 cu in; one-barrel; 9.5:1 compression; 165 gross hp and 235 lb-ft
Application: Charger XL standard and base Charger optional
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971 VH Valiant Charger brochure

High-performance Hemi 265 Six

Value: 265 cu in; two-barrel; split exhaust manifold; 218 gross hp and 273 lb-ft
Application: Charger 770 and R/T standard engine
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1971 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Sources: 1971 VH Valiant Charger brochure