The 703bhp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Will Do 0-60mph In 3.5 Seconds

Dodge's three-row SUV has been given the Hellcat treatment via the fitting of a 6.2-litre supercharged V8
The 703bhp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Will Do 0-60mph In 3.5 Seconds

If you want to carry around as many people as possible at ridiculous speeds while burning through vast quantities of fuel, we’d like to present your perfect car. Yep, the Dodge Durango - already offered as a 469bhp SRT - has now been transformed into an SRT Hellcat.

The full-size, three-row SUV has been given a 703bhp 6.2-litre supercharged Hemi V8. It transmits its 645lb ft of tarmac-shredding torque to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

The 703bhp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Will Do 0-60mph In 3.5 Seconds

As you’d expect, the new heart has a dramatic effect on performance. 0-60mph happens in 3.5 seconds, just a tenth off the considerably more powerful Challenger Hellcat Redeye. Keep going, and you’ll smash out a quarter-mile in a National Hot Rod Association-certified 11.5 seconds, and top out at 180mph.

The charge air coolers get their own dedicated cooling circuit consisting of a pump, coolant reservoir and heat exchanger, helping keep the air they ingest under 60 degrees celsius. There’s also a cold air scoop fitted in the lower front bumper to satisfy the insatiable appetite of the Hellcat’s supercharger and 92mm throttle body.

The 703bhp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Will Do 0-60mph In 3.5 Seconds

To allow the Durango to handle all that extra power, the Hellcat gets bigger Brembo brakes, retuned springs and stiffer top mounts. Some of the suspension improvements have been carried over to the standard Durango SRT, too. Sharing is caring.

The whole 2021 Durango line-up has been treated to more aggressive styling, partly inspired by the Charger Widebody. All models get a rejigged front end with slimmer LED headlamps and higher foglights. The latter are binned to improve airflow to the engine bay on the Hellcat, which also gets a chin spoiler not seen elsewhere in the range.

The 703bhp Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Will Do 0-60mph In 3.5 Seconds

Inside, there’s a new instrument panel, accent stitching on the centre console, new door cards and a faster ‘Uconnect 5’ infotainment system working out of a 10.1-inch touchscreen. R/T, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat derivatives get the option of forged carbon fibre to further spruce things up.

The Durango Hellcat models will be available to order this autumn, ahead of deliveries starting early 2021. If you want one, don’t hang around - it’ll only be produced for one model year. The rest of the range meanwhile will be available to order in summer, with first deliveries kicking off in autumn.

Comments

Robert Gracie

0 - 60mph in 3.5 seconds okay, but its in an SUV…..HOW DOES THAT WORK!?!

07/03/2020 - 07:27 |
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Haha the solution to any 0 - 60mph problem.. more POWWEERRR

07/03/2020 - 07:54 |
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Anonymous

Now the kids will never be late for soccer practice again!

Kids: “Moooom! We’re gonna be late for soccer practice!”

Mom: “Hold tight, kids…”

07/03/2020 - 07:56 |
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Anonymous

HELLCAT ALL THE THINGS!

07/03/2020 - 08:09 |
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Robert Gracie

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Couldnt agree more!

07/03/2020 - 10:34 |
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Peanut_guy

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It’s like Mercedes is doing with AMG. AMG everything, even the 4 cylinders

07/04/2020 - 14:07 |
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Anonymous

Out of all hellcats, I’m takin’ this one.

07/03/2020 - 08:30 |
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Anonymous

HEHEHEHEHE

07/03/2020 - 09:14 |
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Robert Gracie

if in doubt HELLCAT it!

07/03/2020 - 10:33 |
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