2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Enters Production
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has begun production at Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. The Durango SRT Hellcat is the most powerful SUV ever, delivering 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque from the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine paired with a TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission. The Durango SRT Hellcat has a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, a quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds as certified by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and a top speed of 180 mph. The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8, legendary 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 and classic 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with the Tow N Go Package outhaul every full-size, three-row SUV on the road, with a towing capability of 8,700 lbs. The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine has a towing capability of 6,200 lbs.
"Like welcoming a new member to the family, today's launch of the Durango SRT Hellcat celebrates the newest addition to the Brotherhood of Muscle," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge Brand and Interim Chrysler Brand Chief Executive Officer - Stellantis. "The Dodge Durango Hellcat joins Charger and Challenger at the pinnacle of performance, and today's start of production in Detroit deserves a spot on every enthusiast's calendar."
Customers who buy a new SRT model, including the new Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, receive one full-day session at the Bondurant High Performance Driving School in Chandler, Arizona as part of the Dodge//SRT Package, and have the opportunity to learn how to get the optimum performance from their new vehicles in a controlled environment. Approximately 2,000 Durango SRT Hellcats will be produced for the U.S. market, and the model will only be available for one model year, guaranteeing exclusivity for their lucky owners. Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat models are scheduled to begin arriving at dealerships in spring 2021 at a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $82,490.