Nailed It: Dodge Reveals 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead Special-edition Model

•Dodge continues to celebrate two decades of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango vehicles with new 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead special-edition model

•Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead follows first two limited-production, special-edition Durango models: 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary

•Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead, the second special-edition model of the Durango SRT Hellcat, takes its name from distinctive Hammerhead Grey leather interior

•Hammerhead Grey interior is balanced by deep, dark blue Night Moves exterior color

•Unique content highlights of the Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead include Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather seats, sepia SRT Hellcat logo embroidered on seatbacks, Satin Black painted hood, Satin Carbon 20-inch wheels and more

•Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead, fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, reaches 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in an elapsed time of 11.5 seconds

•Premium standard content includes 10.1-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 19-speaker Harman Kardon system, sunroof and more

•Interactive Dodge Horsepower Locator tool at DodgeGarage.com will enable customers to identify nearby dealers with Dodge Durango special-edition models in stock

•710-horsepower Durango SRT Hellcat special-edition models qualify for $10 per horsepower cash allowance under the Dodge Power Dollars program

•All three 2025 model-year Durango special-edition models are available now for ordering at dealerships

The Dodge brand continues to fuel horsepower-hungry HEMI® lovers with the introduction of a new special-edition model of the most powerful SUV ever: the 710-horsepower 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead.

'The new Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead continues the celebration of a potent combination: the legendary HEMI engine and the Dodge brand's three-row performance SUV,' said Matt McAlear, Dodge brand CEO. 'Dodge is America's performance brand, and we plan to continue to celebrate that legacy at every turn.'

The HEMI engine was first offered as an option for the Durango in the 2004 model year, with full production of the HEMI-powered Durango commencing in 2004. Dodge kicked off the celebration last month with the rollout of the first two special-edition vehicles: the 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary models.

All three 2025 Dodge Durango special-edition models are available now for ordering at dealerships and will be available only in a limited-production run. The 710-horsepower Durango SRT Hellcat special-edition models qualify for the $10 per horsepower cash allowance under the Dodge Power Dollars program. Enthusiasts can find their own Dodge Durango special-edition model using the interactive Dodge Horsepower Locator tool at DodgeGarage.com.

The Horsepower Locator allows customers to identify a nearby dealer with a Durango special-edition model in stock, with the list of available vehicles refreshed weekly as dealer allocation is updated. Dealer information and a link to the dealer website is also provided to make reaching out and placing orders with dealers easy.

2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead

The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead, the second special-edition model of the Durango SRT Hellcat, earns its moniker thanks to its bright Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather interior seating, balanced by the deep, dark blue Night Moves exterior color.

Unique features that turn the Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead into a special-edition standout include:

•Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather seats

•Sepia SRT Hellcat logo embroidered on seatbacks

•20-by-10-inch Satin Carbon wheels

•Satin Black painted hood

•Bright exhaust tips

•Black six-piston Brembo brake system

•Premium wrapped instrument panel

•Forged carbon-fiber with light black chrome interior accents

•Leather and suede steering wheel featuring silver/sepia stitching

•Dual silver/sepia accent stitching throughout the interior

•Suede headliner

The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead is fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, which drives the Durango from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, covers the quarter-mile in an elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 mph. The HEMI Hellcat is paired with a TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission that includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting.

The Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead offers seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet. Standard SRT Performance Pages provide information on vehicle performance, including timers, g-force, gauges, engine and dyno readouts. Configurable Drive Modes provide more vehicle control and Race Options allow the driver to activate, deactivate and adjust the rpm values for Launch Control and Shift Light features.

As with previous Durango special-edition models, the unique content included on the Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead is just the cherry on top of a stout lineup of premium standard features, including:

•10.1-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

•Wireless charging

•19-speaker Harman Kardon system with an 825-watt amplifier

•Second-row console with armrest

•Sunroof

•Suite of standard ADAS features including Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Detect, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and more

The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead will be available at a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $113,720 (excluding destination charge).

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For 110 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge 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 SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

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Dodge's most beloved sport utility vehicle, the Durango has been in production since 1998 and its popularity lies in its ability to continuously adapt to the ever-changing customer needs and desires over the years. Produced by the Dodge division of Chrysler, the first generation of the Durango was based on the Dodge Dakota and featured a study, midsized SUV body-on-frame construction. Produced at the Newark Assembly plant in Newark, Delaware, the Dakota was classified as a mid-size SUV at first, before growing into a full-size SUV for the second generation. During its first year the Durango was only available in a four-wheel-drive version. Both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains were available in 1999, along with a full range of V6 and V8 engines.

Riding on a 116.2-inch wheelbase, the Durango had a length of 193.5 inches, a width of 71.5 inches, a height of 70.0 inches and had a curb weight of 4,500 pounds. Advertised as a sturdy truck with room for up to seven passengers, the Durango had the capability to tow up to 8,950 pounds when properly equipped. Though few were actually sold, Dodge offered a 3.9L Magnum V6 engine.

For its second year of production only minor updates were made including two new paint colors. Also new this year was 6 in x 9 in heated rear view mirrors and steering wheel-mounted radio controls. SLT Plus models received leather seats as standard while body-color wheel flares were made standard on 4WD Models and SLT Plus. In 2000 the 4.7 L PowerTech V8 engine replaced the 5.2 L Magnum V8 though the 5.2 would remain available in the early 2000 models. Leaving only V8s for the rest of the production run, the 3.9L Magnum V6 engine wasn't available any longer. The high performance R/T was introduced this year. A special AWD performance version, the R/T was powered by a powerful performance tuned 5.9 L Magnum V8.

An exclusive limited edition Shelby S.P.360 version was offered in 1999 and 2000 that featured a supercharged version of the 5.9 L Magnum V8 engine. Available output for the Shelby was 360 hp and 412 lb./ft. of torque. The Shelby sported special wheels, bumpers, tires and suspension and came standard painted Viper blue paint with two racing stripes down the center of the truck. With a top speed of 142 mph, the Shelby could achieve 0-60mph in just 7.1 seconds.

In 2001 Dodge focused its attention on the interior of the SUV and gave special attention to the interior trim panels, instrument panel, dash mounted controls, overhead console and a newly redesigned steering wheel. 4X4 models received a new switch on the dash for the transfer case selector instead of a manual lever on the console. A new message center was added to the modified instrument cluster. Standard equipment now included a comfy dual-zone climate control system. All models now came with standard SX speakers and improved premium sound systems. Slight updates were made to trim options and other changes included revised seats, updated door panels and aluminum wheels.

The new SXT Durango became the entry-level trim package for 2002. Safety features now included optional side curtain airbags. Near the close of the model year was an electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) added into the overhead console. The following year the Durango underwent minor mechanical updates that included new larger front brakes and new rear-wheel disc brakes.

The second-generation Durango was launched in 2004 and was originally shown as a concept named Durango R/T concept at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show. Sporting a fully boxed frame like its Dakota sibling, the new Durango had a lot in common with the large Dodge Ram pickup. Growing in size the second-generation model was 7 inches longer, 2 inches wider, and 3 inches taller than its predecessor. This new model had room for eight passengers now and offered a third row bench with three seats and was now officially into the full-sized SUV category.

Offering a more luxurious ride, the new Durango featured a redesigned suspension with rear coil springs. Much of the styling cues of this generation were taken from the Dodge Powerbox concept, which was based heavily on the 1999 Dodge Power Wagon Concept, and the '03 Durango R/T concept. In 2004 the Durango received a solid rear axle and a new coil-spring rear suspension. Mated to the rear axle was a Watt linkage system that centered the axle and reduced rear-end skate over rugged surfaces, which resulted in a wider and lower cargo floor.

In the spring of 2006 in April the 2007 Durango was debuted at the Dallas Auto Show. Sporting an extremely attractive restyle in an attempt to boost sales, the SUV featured a new grille, hood, headlamps, wheels and fenders. New Durango equipment included rear park assist, a one-touch turn signal, electronic stability control and a tire pressure monitoring system. In 2009 a two-mode hybrid version was offered for a short time.

In 2007 Chrysler launched a full-size, luxury SUV called the Chrysler Aspen, first unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Based on the Dodge Durango SUV, the Aspen was the first production hybrid offering from Chrysler. Previously the Aspen name had been used by Dodge from 1976 through 1980 on a twin of the Plymouth Volaré. Equipped with three rows of seating for up to eight passengers, the Aspen was available with all-wheel drive. The first truck-based Sport Utility Vehicle commercialized under the Chrysler brand, the Chrysler Aspen was produced only until the end of 2008.

For the 2009 model year Chrysler began producing their first production hybrid vehicles, the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Hybrids on August 22, 2008. With a MSRP of $45,340, the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid had an almost 25% gain in overall duel economy and an almost 40% gain in the city. Along with the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid (starting MSRP $45,570) the Durango Hybrid were rated with the Hemi V8 engine mileage to be around 20 mpg city and 22 mph highway for 2009. The Hybrids featured the 340 hp Hemi engine with MDS along with the new Two-Mode Hybrid system developed with GM and BMW. Non-Hybrid models were rated at 13-mpg city and 19 mph highway. Early in October the Hybrid models were available for sale at dealerships, the same month that Chrysler announced the end of Durango and Aspen production. The Hybrid SUV became one of the shortest-lived models from a major automaker.

Demand for the full-size SUV waned and in October of 2008 Chrysler decided to close the Newark Assembly facility. The facility had previously produced the Durango and Chrysler Aspen, which would end production for the 2009 model year. On December 19, 2008 production ceased.

Dodge released an Internet teaser of first images in August of 2010 to incite interest for the third generation of the Durango. In December of the same year the Durango was put into production based on an all-new, computer-designed unitized platform, built alongside the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Detroit, Michigan. Not classified as a full-size SUV the new Durango shares the same powertrains, chassis parts and running gear with the Grand Cherokee.

Powering the third generation was the choice of two world-class engines; the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 360 hp. The base 3.6-liter engine produced 290 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. The Pentastar option was mated to the Mercedes W5A80 five-speed automatic with Chrysler's controls and the driver-interactive control. Featuring the 545RFE 5-speed automatic, the 5.7 L Hemi VVT V8 engine continued with 360 hp and 390 lb/ft of torque along with a 'fuel-saver' mode that was generally used when cruising at constant speeds on level ground.

The third generation SUV grew to a longer length than the Grand Cherokee and had room for three rows of seating compared to the two rows in the Grand Cherokee. On December 14, 2010 the 2011 Durango entered production alongside its sibling, the second generation Charger. Halfway through January 2011 it went on sale for general dealership availability. Motorweek gave the 2012 Durango the Drivers' Choice Award and the IIHS ranked the 2012 Durango as a 'Top Safety Pick'.

The brand new Durango for 2014 was debuted at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Sportier a design reminiscent of the Rallye with a blackened plastic bumper and outline, the new Durango featured modern sporty lines. Drawing inspiration from the new Dodge Charger the '14 Durango featured a similar LED taillight cluster. The interior of the new SUV featured a new steering wheel with paddle shifters. According to Chrysler there will be an estimated 9% increase in fuel efficiency thanks to the 3.6L V6 and optional Hemi V8 mated with the new Chrysler 8-speed automatic transmission.

To boost interest in the new Durango Chrysler Group LLC and Paramount Pictures joined together to promote the film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues with a sequen¬-ce of Durango commercials highlighting Will Ferrell playing Ron Burgundy.

by Jessican Donaldson