America is home to some iconic SUVs, and the Dodge Durango stands out as a long-loved classic. First introduced in 1998, the Durango quickly gained a loyal following for its rugged design, spacious interior, and versatile performance, making it a favorite among families and SUV enthusiasts. As the Durango evolved, Dodge amplified its capabilities and performance, leading to high-powered versions that offered the thrill of a muscle car in an SUV's body. Sure, you can't get the thrill from an entry-level SXT with a V6, but if you move higher up the range until the top, you'll find the Durango SRT Hellcat, which Hennessey saw as the perfect candidate for their performance upgrades. So, how much power does the Hennessey Performance Dodge Durango Hellcat have?
710 horsepower to all four wheels is enough to convince anyone they need a Durango Hellcat but when you think about it, that's not a lot compared to the power figures cars are putting out today. For approximately $35,000 more added to the car's cost, Hennessy will give you their HPE1000 package, which includes a new high-flow supercharger, pulley upgrade, upgraded spark plugs, and more, resulting in 1,000 horsepower and 969 lb.ft at the wheels. This translates to a 0-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds. We bet the top speed edges closer to 200 mph, considering it's electronically limited to 180 mph in the standard Durango Hellcat. If the HPE100 package is too rich for your blood, you can opt for the HPE900 package, which gives you 912 horsepower and costs roughly $10,000 less. Quite a bargain.
The Hennessey Durango Hellcat's interior remains mostly unchanged from the standard Durango, retaining Dodge's design cues complemented by style and a muscle car character that pays homage to its siblings. While performance-focused, the cabin is quite plush and comfortable, with comfortable leather seats in the front and rear and enough space for seven, even though the third row is quite cramped. The front seats are ventilated and heated, but the second row only gets a heating function, while the third row gets no amenities. Luckily, the cabin has multi-zone automatic air conditioning. As expected for a large SUV, the trunk is spacious, with the option of lowering the second and third-row seats for extra storage space.
Hennessey rarely changes a car's visual appeal, so like most cars they tune, the Hennessey Durango Hellcat retains the standard Durango's looks. Up front, it still has a mean but uncluttered appeal, with the only major highlights being a set of headlights and an SRT badge. As you move further up, the aggressive appeal starts manifesting with a sculpted hood incorporating a scoop to feed air into the engine pair and heat extractors to cool the engine. Moving along the car's side profile, it's impressive how it sits relatively high while maintaining a decent wheel gap between the wheels and fender flares. The rear end is as minimalistic as the front, but don't stand there when the car starts as the upgraded Hennessy stainless steel exhaust isn't easy on the ears during a cold start.
Based on the range-topping spec, the Hennessey Performance Durango has an expansively equipped tech suite. Inside, you get a 10.1-inch infotainment display running on Uconnect 5 with Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Alexa functionality, which allows voice commands. It also allows for vehicle driving data display through the performance page, which shows acceleration runs, quarter mile times, and longitudinal and lateral g forces. The driver assists, and safety features suites are well-equipped and incorporate the basics and more, including speed-sensitive steering, auto-dimming rearview mirror, height adjustable seatbelts, electronic stability control, blind spot monitoring, and more.
A Brand new Durango Hellcat will set you back around $110,000 with a few options ticked off the available add-ons. Add the Hennessey HPE1000 package, and you'll be looking at spending around $145,000. On the bright side, Hennessy will throw in a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. The same warranty applies to the HPE900 package. If you're set on getting a Hennessey Durango or any other Durango, check our Dodge listings, which have several Dodge Durangos for sale.
The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is undoubtedly impressive, but the Hennessey Durango raises the bar. But that doesn't mean it stops being the exciting family hauler the Durango was built to be, as it's still comfortable, versatile, and, when needed, can be tame enough to cruise down the highway or use to commute to work. Exotic Car Trader creates an exclusive and safe way of buying and selling cars, eliminating the daunting experiences of private selling for buyers and sellers. Every vehicle listed on Exotic Car Trader goes through a private seller verification process, ensuring legitimacy for our buyers. Also, Exotic Car Trader's car buying process is well outlined, with all fees and packages providing our buyers with a seamless and inclusive experience. We can handle the escrow of funds at no additional cost to the buyer and seller, and we also provide trade-in and financing options for buyers. For transaction safety, our Transactions Team is world-class and equipped with industry fraud detection tools to ensure a safe and secure transaction. These are just some of the benefits you enjoy when buying or selling on Exotic Car Trader. Contact us for listing services or to buy a car on Exotic Car Trader today.
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