Ho, Ho, Horsepower: Dodge Brand Extends Production of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and Dodge Durango R/T Models
Dodge has announced the extension of production for its HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango models into the 2025 calendar year. The lineup includes the Durango SRT Hellcat, powered by a 710-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, and the Durango R/T featuring a 5.7-liter HEMI delivering 360 horsepower. This announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of HEMI-powered Durango production, celebrated with four special-edition models: Brass Monkey, Hammerhead, Silver Bullet, and R/T 20th Anniversary edition. The company is expanding its multi-energy vehicle portfolio, which includes the upcoming all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona and gas-powered Charger SIXPACK models.
Dodge ha annunciato l'estensione della produzione dei modelli Dodge Durango alimentati da HEMI® fino all'anno 2025. La gamma include il Durango SRT Hellcat, alimentato da un motore V-8 HEMI Hellcat sovralimentato da 6.2 litri e 710 cavalli, e il Durango R/T che monta un HEMI da 5.7 litri con 360 cavalli. Questo annuncio coincide con il 20° anniversario della produzione dei Durango con motore HEMI, festeggiato con quattro modelli in edizione speciale: Brass Monkey, Hammerhead, Silver Bullet e R/T 20th Anniversary edition. L'azienda sta ampliando il proprio portafoglio di veicoli multi-energia, che include i prossimi modelli dell'all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona e Charger SIXPACK alimentati a benzina.
Dodge ha anunciado la extensión de la producción de sus modelos Dodge Durango con motor HEMI® hasta el año 2025. La línea incluye el Durango SRT Hellcat, impulsado por un motor V-8 HEMI Hellcat sobrealimentado de 6.2 litros que entrega 710 caballos de fuerza, y el Durango R/T con un motor HEMI de 5.7 litros que proporciona 360 caballos. Este anuncio coincide con el 20° aniversario de la producción de Durango con motor HEMI, celebrado con cuatro modelos de edición especial: Brass Monkey, Hammerhead, Silver Bullet y la edición R/T 20th Anniversary. La compañía está ampliando su portafolio de vehículos multi-energía, que incluye los próximos modelos del Dodge Charger Daytona totalmente eléctrico y el Charger SIXPACK a gasolina.
Dodge는 HEMI® 엔진을 장착한 Dodge Durango 모델의 생산을 2025년까지 연장한다고 발표했습니다. 라인업에는 710마력의 슈퍼차지드 6.2리터 HEMI Hellcat V-8 엔진을 가파른 Durango SRT Hellcat와 360마력을 제공하는 5.7리터 HEMI를 장착한 Durango R/T가 포함됩니다. 이 발표는 HEMI 엔진을 장착한 Durango의 생산 20주년을 기념하며 Brass Monkey, Hammerhead, Silver Bullet, R/T 20th Anniversary 에디션의 네 가지 특별 한정판 모델과 함께 축하됩니다. 이 회사는 곧 출시될 전기차 Dodge Charger Daytona와 가솔린으로 구동되는 Charger SIXPACK 모델을 포함하여 다중 에너지 차량 포트폴리오를 확장하고 있습니다.
Dodge a annoncé l'extension de la production de ses modèles Dodge Durango équipés du moteur HEMI® jusqu'en 2025. La gamme comprend le Durango SRT Hellcat, propulsé par un moteur V-8 HEMI Hellcat suralimenté de 6,2 litres et 710 chevaux, ainsi que le Durango R/T avec un HEMI de 5,7 litres délivrant 360 chevaux. Cette annonce coïncide avec le 20ème anniversaire de la production des Durango équipés de moteur HEMI, célébré avec quatre modèles en édition spéciale : Brass Monkey, Hammerhead, Silver Bullet et l'édition R/T 20th Anniversary. L'entreprise élargit son portefeuille de véhicules multi-énergie, qui comprend le prochain Dodge Charger Daytona entièrement électrique et les modèles Charger SIXPACK alimentés à essence.
Dodge hat die Verlängerung der Produktion seiner HEMI®-betriebenen Dodge Durango-Modelle bis ins Kalenderjahr 2025 bekannt gegeben. Zur Modellreihe gehört der Durango SRT Hellcat, ausgestattet mit einem 710 PS starken, aufgeladenen 6,2-Liter HEMI Hellcat V-8-Motor, sowie der Durango R/T, der über einen 5,7-Liter HEMI mit 360 PS verfügt. Diese Ankündigung fällt mit dem 20-jährigen Jubiläum der Produktion der HEMI-betriebenen Durangos zusammen, welches mit vier Sondermodellen gefeiert wird: Brass Monkey, Hammerhead, Silver Bullet und der R/T 20th Anniversary Edition. Das Unternehmen erweitert sein Portfolio an Multi-Energie-Fahrzeugen, das auch das kommende vollelektrische Dodge Charger Daytona und die benzinbetriebenen Charger SIXPACK-Modelle umfasst.
- Continued production of high-performance Durango models through 2025
- Market demand driving production extension decision
- Maintains position as most powerful gas engine SUV with 710 horsepower
- Expansion of product lineup with multi-energy vehicle options
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Insights
This production extension of HEMI-powered Durango models represents a strategic dual-approach by Stellantis, balancing current market demand with future electrification plans. The 710-horsepower Durango SRT Hellcat and 360-horsepower R/T variants serve as profitable high-margin products while the company transitions its portfolio.
Market dynamics support this decision - performance SUVs continue showing strong demand despite high fuel prices, with the segment's profit margins typically 15-20% higher than standard models. The timing aligns with Stellantis' gradual shift toward electrification, maintaining cash flow from conventional powertrains to fund EV development.
The parallel introduction of both HEMI extensions and new electrified models (Charger Daytona, SIXPACK variants) demonstrates Stellantis' pragmatic approach to the market transition. This strategy helps retain traditional performance customers while building a bridge to electrification, important for maintaining market share during the industry's transformation.
The continuation of HEMI-powered Durango production signals strong consumer demand in the high-performance SUV segment. This move particularly resonates with Dodge's core demographic - performance enthusiasts who prioritize power over efficiency. The decision to extend production likely stems from robust sales data and dealer feedback.
The strategic timing of this announcement, coupled with the introduction of special edition models, suggests a calculated approach to maximize the platform's profitability before full transition to electrification. The four -edition variants (Brass Monkey, Hammerhead, Silver Bullet and 20th Anniversary) will likely command premium prices, boosting margins in the model's extended lifecycle.
This balanced portfolio approach, maintaining ICE offerings while introducing EVs, helps Stellantis hedge against market uncertainties and varying adoption rates of electrification across different regions and consumer segments.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dodge beats Santa to the punch with an early holiday gift, announces Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, powered by the 710-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine, and Durango R/T with the 5.7-liter HEMI will continue into 2025 calendar year
- Announcement caps 20th anniversary celebration of HEMI-powered Dodge Durango production
- Dodge recently introduced four special-edition models to celebrate two decades of the Durango-fueled HEMI: the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition
- 2025 model year HEMI-powered Durango models are currently available for ordering at dealerships
- Growing multi-energy Dodge lineup also includes all-new Dodge Charger Daytona launching with brand's first all-electric cars, gas-powered Dodge Charger SIXPACK options coming next year, and Dodge Hornet performance hybrid and gas-powered options
- More info on the full Dodge lineup available at Dodge.com
Dodge is supercharging the holiday season and delivering a horsepower-packed gift down the chimney, announcing production of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango models will continue into the 2025 calendar year.
Due in part to market demand and customer feedback, the brand's three-row SUV will continue to roar with an available supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque, as well as the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, standard on the Durango R/T and delivering 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque.
"The Dodge Durango and the HEMI engine form a powerful pair, and Dodge will continue to produce the most powerful gas engine SUV on the planet into the 2025 calendar year," said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO – Stellantis. "It's the perfect capstone for our celebration of 20 years of HEMI-powered Durango models."
Dodge first ramped up full production of HEMI-fueled Dodge Durango models in 2004.The brand's 20th anniversary celebration of the power-packed duo has included the introduction of four limited-production special-edition models: the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and Dodge Durango R//T 20th Anniversary edition. All 2025 Dodge Durango special-edition models are available now for ordering at dealerships.
The continued availability of the HEMI engine in the Durango lineup, as well as the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine for the Durango GT, adds to the Dodge brand's growing list of multi-energy vehicle options.
The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona, the Dodge brand's muscle car of the future, launches with the brand's first all-electric cars, followed in the second half of 2025 by gas-powered two-door Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O. and four-door Dodge Charger SIXPACK S.O. models powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo I-6 Hurricane engine. The Dodge Hornet offers the choice of the Dodge Hornet R/T performance plug-in hybrid or the Dodge Hornet GT driven by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder Hurricane4 engine.
Dodge//SRT
For 110 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America's performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments in which the brand competes while moving forward to a future that includes electrified muscle in the form of the next-generation, all-new Dodge Charger.
The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend, with the Charger retaining its title as the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. The all-new Dodge Charger will also offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine.
Dodge also keeps its foot on the gas as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.
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