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Since 2015, this noteworthy 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 has been fortifying cars, trucks, and SUVs with sometimes record-breaking performance.

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Article QuickTakes:

Hellcat engine's stupendous stats

Abundant power breeds ubiquity

Last call for a legend

When the Hellcat engine debuted in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT coupe, you knew this supercharged 6.2-liter V8 was something special. After all, Dodge not so humbly touted the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat as "the most powerful muscle car ever."

That's right, Mustang and Camaro owners, a mean new dog with a demonic feline-inspired name was in town. Hellcat was originally an internal code name for this mega engine, in homage to the World War II Grumman F6F fighter plane.

With a total of 707 horsepower, performance of the 2015 SRT Challenger Hellcat was spellbinding. The car's zero-to-60-mph time was clocked by Car and Driver at 3.6 seconds and Dodge pegged the Hellcat's top speed at 199 mph.

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Hellcat Engine's Stupendous Stats

A muscle-car engine is an impressive piece of machinery, though some of Dodge's statistics for this motor border on being ghoulish. To start, the Hellcat engine has never been kind to fuel budgets. Dodge claimed the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat burns through 1.5 gallons of gasoline per minute when running at full throttle. Prius owners, please look away.

But Dodge went one step beyond muscle-car norms with its estimate that a Hellcat at full throttle needs only one minute to suck all the air out of a 1040-cubic-foot room. So if you somehow find yourself locked in the house with a Hellcat-powered vehicle, you might want to crack a window.

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Hoard of Hellcats

Over time, Hellcat power plants have found their way into the engine bays of the Dodge Charger sedan, along with SUVs including the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango, as well as the full-size Ram 1500 truck. If you crave speed at the other side of 200, but need room for a few friends, it's worth noting the five-seat Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is capable of scorching its way to 203 mph.

Since it was first introduced in 2015, Dodge has kept updating and improving its supercharged Hemi V8 and, in doing so, power has marched upward. From its original output of 707 hp, the 2023 Hellcat family now produces anywhere from 702 hp in the Ram TRX, to 1,025 hp (on E85 fuel) in the Challenger SRT Demon 170.

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Legendary Last Call

But time marches on, even for the most powerful muscle car and its wickedly fast sedan, pickup, and SUV siblings. Dodge has confirmed 2023 will be the final year for the Hellcat engine and has already exhibited a battery-powered electric concept called the Charger Daytona SRT. A production version of this electric muscle car is expected in 2024.

For its gas-powered swan song, the Hellcat is offered in the Dodge Challenger and Charger, the Ram TRX and, after a two-year hiatus, the Dodge Durango SUV. For bargain hunters and anyone looking to cash in on a future collectible, the least expensive of the 2023 lineup is the Challenger SRT Hellcat, which starts at approximately $71,000.

If you're in the market for a Hellcat, but prefer something more affordable, a 2015 original could be yours for around $60,000 - don't expect those prices to drop anytime soon.

Special Last Call plaques will be mounted under the hoods of every Hellcat-equipped 2023 Challenger and Charger.

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What Is Dodge's Hellcat Engine and Is It Going Away? | Capital One Auto Navigator

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The thought of muscle cars like the hellcat will be gone and off the streets for good due to cars now being electrical

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Most powerful muscle car and its wickedly fast sedan, pickup, and SUV

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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT® | View Hellcat Redeye & More

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Explore the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT® models: Hellcat, Hellcat Widebody, Hellcat Redeye, Hellcat Redeye Widebody & Super Stock. Explore speed & more today.

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With three rows of seats and 710 horsepower on tap, the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a rollercoaster ride the entire family can enjoy-or fear. As its name suggests, there's an almighty, unholy supercharged V-8 engine hidden within its intimidating bodywork, and its standard all-wheel-drive system is only too eager to assist its breathtaking acceleration. The howl of its supercharger and the rumble of its exhaust can go from background music to auditory assault at the press of a pedal. And when Dodge's supreme SUV isn't making its passengers squirm and regret their lunches, it can tow up to 8700 pounds and haul plenty of groceries. The 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat might seem like an excessive and expensive mid-size SUV, but not to those who appreciate its outrageousness.

What's New for 2021?

A Hellcat-powered Durango has seemed a certainty, especially after Dodge teased its existence in a commercial earlier this year. The hugely powerful SUV is now on the horizon and scheduled for a single year of production as a 2021 model. While the company pulled a similar move with the highly hyped and limited-edition Challenger SRT Demon, we hope strong sales and enthusiast interest will prolong this devilish Durango's life.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

While Dodge has released pricing for the entire 2021 Durango lineup, it hasn't made the Hellcat model configurable on the consumer site. Once that goes live, we can recommend how we'd equip our own version. Pre-orders start this fall, and this super SUV arrives in dealerships in early 2021.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

There's a monster of an engine hiding underneath the bulging and vented hood. It's a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that summons 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. This earth-shattering power is directed to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Hellcat engine exhales through an enhanced exhaust system that should amplify its thunder and mix with the unmistakable whine of its massive supercharger. While we haven't had the chance to test the all-powerful Durango, Dodge claims it can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in an NHRA-certified elapsed time of 11.5 seconds. Plus, it's capable of towing 8700 pounds, which is more than any other mid-size crossover SUV. It rides on a specially tuned suspension with adaptive dampers and 20-inch-by-10-inch wheels with standard Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires or optional Pirelli P Zero three-season tires. The top-dog Durango also employs a powerful Brembo brake system that clamps its 15.75-inch front rotors with six-piston calipers and its 13.8-inch rear discs with four-piston binders.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Neither Dodge nor the EPA have released fuel-economy ratings for the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat. However, we expect its numbers to be even less than the 485-hp SRT 392, which earned estimates of 13 mpg city and 19 highway from the government last year. If the 707-hp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is any indication, the fire-breathing Durango could see EPA ratings as low or lower than 11 mpg city and 17 highway. Once its official figures are released, and we have the opportunity to test it on our 200-mile highway route, we can evaluate its real-world mpg.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Inside, the Hellcat Durango has a driver-centric layout that looks similar to the dashboard on the Dodge Charger and Challenger. The super SUV's gauge cluster features exclusive red accents, and its flat-bottom steering wheel hosts a pair of paddle shifters as well as an SRT logo that has red backlighting. The Hellcat model also comes standard with heated and ventilated seats and nappa leather upholstery, which includes microsuede inserts on the front cushions. The cabin can also be upgraded with Laguna leather that comes in a black and Demonic Red color scheme with embossed Hellcat logos. The center console contains a pair of cupholders, a prominent T-handle shifter, a capacious storage bin, and space for a wireless charging pad. Dodge says the Durango's interior "feels wider" that the previous model year, but we don't expect its cargo or passenger space to actually have different measurements. The models that we've evaluated before have all had comfortable accommodations and a foldaway third row. They held an impressive number of carry-on suitcases in our tests too, with the ability to swallow four bags behind the backmost row and up to 26 with the second and third rows stowed.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Its infotainment system runs through a large 10.1-inch touchscreen that supports the company's latest Uconnect 5 software, which is said to be five times faster than the version it replaces. The interface is primarily manipulated via touch inputs, but there's also a rotary volume and tuning knob built into the climate-control panel below. The addition of Amazon Alexa functionality allows expanded voice commands, and the system also allows two Bluetooth devices to be simultaneously connected. Other popular features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot. The Durango can also be equipped with a rear entertainment system that features a pair of 9.0-inch screens mounted on the back of the front seats.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat hasn't been crash tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS). The mightiest Durango should also be available with a handful of standard and optional driver-assistance technology. Key safety features include:

Standard rear automated emergency braking

Standard automatic high-beam headlights

Available front automated emergency braking

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Dodge offers the bare minimum when it comes to its limited and powertrain warranty. Likewise, the company doesn't offer any type of complimentary maintenance, unlike rivals from Hyundai and Toyota.

Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles

Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles

No complimentary scheduled maintenance

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2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: What We Know So Far

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With three rows of seats and 710 horsepower on tap, the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a rollercoaster ride the entire family can enjoy-or fear. As its name suggests, there's an almighty, unholy supercharged V-8 engine hidden within its intimidating bodywork, and its standard all-wheel-drive system is only too eager to assist its breathtaking acceleration.

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After seeing what the fastest muscle cars (and sedans) are capable of in a straight-line sprint, not to mention the quickest EVs that money can buy, you might be wondering why we chose to show you a non-Hellcat Dodge Charger in action at the drag strip.

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Actually, that's what we're wondering too, though, at first glance, it does look like a serious amateur dragster. The hood scoop, racing stripes, light green finish, and rear wheels that are different from the front ones should tell us that it is a force to be reckoned with.

However, its performance is nothing to write home about, as it constantly pulls 13-second quarter-mile runs. In a head-to-head comparison with what appears to be the Redeye version (or is that a simple Hellcat?) of the Dodge Challenger, aka the dark red example depicted on video down below, it lost big time, even if it took off long before the lights turned green.

In that particular drag race, filmed recently at the Bandimere Speedway in Colorado, the Charger posted 13.449 seconds, whereas its challenger did a 10.668. Before taking on the full-blown Challenger Hellcat, this modified sedan tried its luck against another Challenger, which also looks faster than it really is. That one barely managed to beat the four-door at the end of the run, doing a little under 13 seconds, with a 115 mph (185 kph) exit speed.

The final race shows the green Charger take on a black Challenger. It seemed like the latter held the high ground in terms of power, but looks can be deceiving, even if they comprised a big hood scoop, custom latches, and privacy windows, as well as a 'Dodge' sticker on the front windshield, which should have given it at least 5 extra horses, or maybe 7, as it stretches from pillar to pillar.

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Dodge Charger Looks Much Faster Than It Is, Hellcat Shows It What Real Speed Looks Like

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Despite the muscle-y looks, this Dodge Charger is a 13-second car down the quarter-mile. Watch a Challenger Hellcat put it in its corner