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When it was presented in February 2017, the Durango SRT was crowned America's quickest three-row SUV. The secret to this performance is – of course – the HEMI leviathan hiding under the scooped hood.
The most potent N/A V8 that Dodge offers today cranks out 475 horsepower (482 PS) and 470 pound-feet (637 Nm) of torque in the ‘Rango, almost the same ratings as the Challenger SRT 392 and Charger SRT 392. There is room for improvement, and that’s how we get to the supercharged Hellcat.
Though 0.2 liters smaller than the 6.4 HEMI, the hellish V8 is due to level up the Durango to Trackhawk levels of straight-line performance. The brawniest Jeep ever has 707 horsepower (717 PS) and 645 pound-feet (875 Nm) to offer thanks to an IHI supercharger with 2.4 liters of displacement.
The same engine that’ll be utilized by the 2021 Ram 1500 Rebel TRX should be found under the hood of the ‘Rango next year at the latest.
The 2021 model year redesign is expected to enter production this fall according to Mopar Insiders, namely on October 5th. But before the Jefferson North Assembly Plant starts churning out the refreshed family-size SUV, dealer ordering should open on August 6th according to the cited publication.
In a story from December 2019, yours truly pointed out that Jefferson is getting $3 billion in investments for a number of upgrades. In addition to a potential workforce increase of 1,100 souls, Chrysler has pledged to continue production of the WD Durango and introduce the “Durango mHEV in 2020.”
mHEV stands for mild-hybrid electric vehicle, meaning that the Durango SRT Hellcat will be offset by a fuel-sipping option. Given that the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 in the Ram truck and Jeep Wrangler features eTorque, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if Dodge gained access to this technology as well.
eTorque essentially boils down to a 48-volt battery and a motor/generator unit. Capable of aiding the engine with up to 90 pound-feet (122 Nm) of supplemental torque during stop-start maneuvers, the mild-hybrid system generates 305 horsepower (309 PS) and 260 pound-feet (353 Nm).
As per the EPA, the half-ton Ram with this powertrain is capable of 22 miles per gallon (9.4 liters per 100 kilometers) combined over 20 miles per gallon (11.7 liters per 100 kilometers) for the non-hybrid Pentastar V6 engine.
Though 0.2 liters smaller than the 6.4 HEMI, the hellish V8 is due to level up the Durango to Trackhawk levels of straight-line performance. The brawniest Jeep ever has 707 horsepower (717 PS) and 645 pound-feet (875 Nm) to offer thanks to an IHI supercharger with 2.4 liters of displacement.
The same engine that’ll be utilized by the 2021 Ram 1500 Rebel TRX should be found under the hood of the ‘Rango next year at the latest.
The 2021 model year redesign is expected to enter production this fall according to Mopar Insiders, namely on October 5th. But before the Jefferson North Assembly Plant starts churning out the refreshed family-size SUV, dealer ordering should open on August 6th according to the cited publication.
In a story from December 2019, yours truly pointed out that Jefferson is getting $3 billion in investments for a number of upgrades. In addition to a potential workforce increase of 1,100 souls, Chrysler has pledged to continue production of the WD Durango and introduce the “Durango mHEV in 2020.”
mHEV stands for mild-hybrid electric vehicle, meaning that the Durango SRT Hellcat will be offset by a fuel-sipping option. Given that the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 in the Ram truck and Jeep Wrangler features eTorque, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if Dodge gained access to this technology as well.
eTorque essentially boils down to a 48-volt battery and a motor/generator unit. Capable of aiding the engine with up to 90 pound-feet (122 Nm) of supplemental torque during stop-start maneuvers, the mild-hybrid system generates 305 horsepower (309 PS) and 260 pound-feet (353 Nm).
As per the EPA, the half-ton Ram with this powertrain is capable of 22 miles per gallon (9.4 liters per 100 kilometers) combined over 20 miles per gallon (11.7 liters per 100 kilometers) for the non-hybrid Pentastar V6 engine.
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