Five Finalists to be Named in Nationwide 'What Can you HEMI(R)?' Contest

WHAT: Throughout the United States and Canada, hundreds of aspiring inventors submitted their wildest ideas of HEMI(R)-powered inventions as part of Chrysler Group's "What Can You HEMI?" contest. The five top finalists who will see their drawing board dreams become HEMI-powered realities, will be announced and introduced at this special event along with the drawings of their invention.

These five top finalists will see their HEMI-powered dreams brought to life and one grand prize winner will receive a HEMI-powered Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge vehicle of their choice.

  WHO:      *  The five finalists in the "What Can You HEMI?" contest and
               their HEMI-powered dreams
            *  Frank Klegon, Chrysler Group Vice President-Product
               Development Process and Components

  WHEN:     Tuesday, May 17, 2005
            11 a.m.

  WHERE:    Walter P. Chrysler Museum
            Corner of Featherstone and Squirrel Roads on DaimlerChrysler's
            Auburn Hills complex (Exit 78 Chrysler Drive off of I-75)

  VISUALS:  *  One of a kind giant HEMI-powered grill that takes grilling to
               a new level (lunch cooked on the grill will be served)
            *  "What Can You HEMI?" contest drawings

  WHY:      In celebration of the legendary HEMI engine!

Since the rebirth of the HEMI engine, HEMI has become a brand within a brand, taking the hottest new Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles to a new level in power and technology. "That Thing Got a HEMI?" has become a household phrase serving as a constant reminder that anything with a HEMI engine is truly top notch.

For more information visit http://www.whatcanyouhemi.com/

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PRNewswire -- May 16