The Legacy of Hemi V-8 in the 2025 Dodge Durango
Fans of the Hemi V-8 engine have witnessed significant transitions over the past few years. The Dodge Challenger is discontinued, the Charger is going electric, and Ram trucks are replacing the Hemi with the new Hurricane twin-turbo straight-six. For Hellcat enthusiasts, the landscape appears even bleaker, with Stellantis’ multi-brand lineup scaling back significantly. However, the 2025 model year brings a glimmer of hope with the Dodge Durango three-row SUV as it marks the last version of the supercharged V-8.
The Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet
The 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet stands out with unique visual elements: triple nickel silver paint, a satin-black hood, satin-black Dodge badging, gray metallic SRT Hellcat badging, and black SRT exhaust tips. Inside, the interior showcases dark-red Nappa leather sport seats embroidered with the SRT Hellcat logo, a suede headliner, and a steering wheel with forged carbon-fiber accents alongside contrasting sepia and silver stitching. The vehicle’s performance boasts red six-piston Brembo brakes and wide gloss-black 20-inch wheels to manage the impressive horsepower delivered by the engine.
Equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet channels 710 horsepower to all four wheels, achieving a 0-60 mph acceleration in just 3.5 seconds, a top speed of 180 mph, and an 11.5-second quarter-mile run. This special edition model includes luxury features such as a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a moonroof, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and various advanced driver assistance systems.
Durango R/T 20th Anniversary Edition
Marking 20 years of Hemi power, the 2025 Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary pays homage to the fan-favorite Hemi V-8 engine introduced in the 2004 model year. This variant features a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine and sports simulated-suede seats embroidered with “345,” indicating the engine displacement in cubic inches. Unique styling includes forged carbon-fiber interior accents, black exterior badging, and a distinct black Hemi graphic on the hood. The SUV rides on lightweight 20-inch wheels with a brushed antique brass finish, matching 345 badges, and a tow n’ go package for enhanced towing capacity.
Both Plus and Premium trims are available for the R/T 20th Anniversary edition. The Plus trim offers amenities such as a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, and a suite of standard driver assists. The Premium trim builds on these features with additional luxury items like a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a suede headliner, and advanced safety technologies.
