The 2024 Dodge Durango Srt continues its reign as the king of performance SUVs, blending uncompromising utility with cutting-edge technology, class-leading towing capability, and exhilarating driving dynamics. At the pinnacle of the lineup sits the formidable 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV on the planet, designed for performance enthusiasts who demand both family-friendly practicality and breathtaking power.
The Durango SRT Hellcat isn’t just about raw power; it’s about proven performance. This beast can launch from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.5 seconds, conquer a quarter-mile in an NHRA-certified 11.5 seconds, and reach a staggering top speed of 180 mph. For those who crave a step below ultimate power but still demand exceptional performance, the Durango SRT 392 delivers a potent 475 horsepower, ensuring thrilling acceleration and handling.
The 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat’s performance credentials are not just marketing claims; they are backed by meticulous engineering and state-of-the-art components. Let’s delve into what makes this engine a powerhouse:
- Dedicated Cooling System: The supercharger’s charge air coolers have their own dedicated cooling circuit, complete with a pump, coolant reservoir, and heat exchanger. This intricate system ensures that air entering the engine remains below 140 degrees Fahrenheit, optimizing combustion and power.
- High-Performance Supercharger: The twin-screw rotors within the supercharger are precision-set to minimize air leakage, maximizing boost and overall performance.
- Electronic Bypass Valve: An integrated electronic bypass valve regulates boost pressure, capping it at 11.6 psi (80 kPa) for optimal engine management. The 2.38-liter supercharger operates at a 2.36:1 drive ratio, reaching a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm.
- Robust Engine Block: The cast-iron engine block features water jackets strategically placed between cylinders, ensuring superior cooling and thermal management under extreme stress.
- Forged Steel Crankshaft: The crankshaft is forged from steel and features induction-hardened bearing surfaces, providing exceptional durability and longevity.
- Tuned Crankshaft Damper: A specially tuned crankshaft damper is burst-tested to an incredible 13,000 rpm, showcasing the engine’s high-revving capabilities and robustness.
- High-Strength Pistons and Connecting Rods: Forged-alloy pistons and powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like carbon-coated piston pins ensure the engine can withstand immense pressures and stresses.
- Piston-Cooling Oil Jets: Piston-cooling oil jets further enhance thermal management, spraying oil directly onto the pistons to dissipate heat and maintain optimal operating temperatures.
- Advanced Cylinder Heads and Valves: Heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and sodium-cooled exhaust valves, coupled with hollow-stem intake valves, can endure temperatures as high as 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius), vital for high-performance engine reliability.
- Cold-Air Intake: A cold-air scoop integrated into the lower front fascia feeds the supercharger and the Hellcat engine’s massive 92-mm throttle body with cool, dense air, maximizing power output.
- Performance Exhaust System: The exhaust system is meticulously tuned to deliver the signature, throaty Dodge DNA sound, ensuring the Durango SRT Hellcat sounds as powerful as it performs.
- TorqueFlite 8-Speed Automatic Transmission: The TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission, featuring steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual gear selection, offers seven distinct Drive modes: Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco, and Valet, adapting to any driving condition.
Optimized cooling and robust components ensure the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat engine delivers consistent and reliable performance under demanding conditions.
For 2024, the Durango SRT Hellcat offers even more personalization options with the available Plus and Premium packages. The Plus Package enhances luxury and convenience with high-performance Laguna leather seats, Trailer-tow Group, a power sunroof, and advanced safety features. Stepping up to the Premium Package adds red seatbelts, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, carbon fiber interior accents, and a Harman Kardon 19-speaker sound system, creating an even more upscale and immersive experience.
Beyond the Hellcat, the Durango SRT 392 is powered by the legendary 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine, producing 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. This translates to a blistering 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and an NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds. Like its Hellcat sibling, the SRT 392 boasts a best-in-class towing capacity of 8,700 pounds.
The interior of the Dodge Durango SRT 392 blends performance-oriented design with premium comfort and technology.
The Durango lineup extends beyond the SRT models, offering a range of engine options to suit various needs and preferences. The robust 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, standard in the Durango R/T and available in the Citadel, delivers a best-in-class 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. For those prioritizing efficiency, the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, standard in the Durango Citadel, GT, and SXT, provides up to 295 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque.
Across the lineup, the Durango maintains its best-in-class towing leadership. The 392 HEMI V-8 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engines, especially when equipped with the Tow N Go Package, can tow up to 8,700 pounds, outperforming all full-size, three-row SUV competitors. Even the V-6 engine offers a commendable towing capacity of 6,200 pounds.
What’s New for the 2024 Durango SRT and Lineup
The 2024 model year brings exciting updates to the Durango lineup, further enhancing its appeal:
- Citadel Tow N Go Package: The luxurious Durango Citadel now joins the R/T in offering the Tow N Go Package. This addition brings SRT-inspired styling and performance enhancements, along with best-in-class towing capabilities, to the Citadel trim.
- Enhanced Tow N Go Performance: The Tow N Go Package not only delivers the 8,700-pound towing capacity but also increases the top speed to 145 mph and includes Track, Sport, Snow, and Tow drive modes. The R/T Tow N Go model also features a retuned SRT-performance exhaust for that iconic Dodge rumble.
- Standard Blind Spot Monitoring: Safety is paramount, and for 2024, Blind Spot Monitoring is standard across the entire Durango range. Furthermore, a new Blind Spot Monitoring with Trailer Detect function is included with the Trailer Tow Group, providing added safety when towing.
The Tow N Go Package enhances both the towing capability and performance aesthetics of the Dodge Durango.
The 2024 Dodge Durango SRT models are not just about straight-line speed; they are engineered for exceptional driving dynamics. The rear-wheel-drive-based drivetrain provides a balanced weight distribution, enhancing on-road performance and power delivery. Available all-wheel drive (AWD), standard on the SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat, further boosts driver confidence with near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, maximizing traction and handling in all conditions.
The Durango’s exterior design is unmistakably Dodge, blending muscular lines with iconic styling cues. The SRT performance front fascia, featuring a functional SRT hood with a center air inlet duct and heat extractors, is available with the Blacktop Package on GT and R/T models, extending the aggressive SRT look across more of the lineup. The interior is equally impressive, featuring a driver-centric cockpit with an available 10.1-inch touchscreen running the Uconnect 5 system, which is five times faster than its predecessor. This system includes SRT Performance Pages on select models, providing real-time vehicle performance data.
Whether you choose the unparalleled power of the Durango SRT Hellcat or the robust performance of the SRT 392, or any other model in the lineup, the 2024 Dodge Durango remains a top choice for those seeking a family-friendly SUV that doesn’t compromise on performance and capability. It’s a true muscle SUV, ready for any adventure, on or off the road.
2024 Dodge Durango Model Lineup:
- SXT
- GT
- R/T
- Citadel
- SRT 392
- SRT Hellcat
Available Exterior Colors:
- DB Black
- Destroyer Grey
- Frostbite
- Night Moves
- Red Oxide
- Octane Red
- Triple Nickel
- White Knuckle
Available Interior Colors:
- Black
- Black/Radar Red
- Black/Vitra Grey
- Black/Ebony Red
- Black/Demonic Red
