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Dodge is celebrating 20 years of Hemi-powered Durangos with new special edition models: the Durango SRT Hellcat and the Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition.
- Dodge is marking 20 years of Hemi-powered Durangos with a pair of special edition models including a Durango SRT Hellcat and Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition.
- The Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet, as the special edition is called, marks the last Hellcat standing and starts at a whopping $115,315.
- The Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition is considerably cheaper, totaling $68,565 in the Plus trim. Both models can be ordered using Dodge’s online tool.
Back in 2020, Dodge launched the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat with the insane supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 strapped under its hood. At the time, the monstrously powerful SUV was only scheduled for one year of production. Then, in 2022, the brand reversed course by announcing the 2023 Durango Hellcat. Now, Dodge is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Hemi-powered Durango with a pair of special edition models: a Durango SRT Hellcat and a Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition.
Dodge is calling the Hellcat the Silver Bullet, and, you guessed it, it’s finished in a shade of silver called Triple Nickel. There’s a slew of other cosmetic upgrades as well, with the hood, the exhaust tips, and the rear logo finished in black. The special edition rides on a set of 20-inch wheels painted Lights Out or, in other words, dark gray. Six-piston Brembo brakes with red-painted calipers provide stopping power for the big SUV.
The interior gets Ebony Red nappa leather seats embroidered with the Hellcat logo, suede for the headliner and steering wheel, and a heavy dose of forged carbon fiber. The rest of the interior matches the standard version. There’s a 10.1-inch center touchscreen with access to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, and heated/ventilated front seats.
Nothing changes mechanically for the Silver Bullet, but that’s not a bad thing. The famed 6.2-liter V-8 is supercharged and churns out an impressive 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2021 model Durango Hellcat Car and Driver tested launched to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and even managed 0.87 g of grip on our skidpad.
While the Silver Bullet is certainly the main attraction, Dodge also announced a limited-run Durango R/T 20th Anniversary edition. Just like the Silver Bullet, the anniversary model gets a black hood and black badging. It’s got 20-inch Brass Monkey wheels​ covering a set of six-piston Brembo brakes with black calipers. The special edition also adds the Tow N’ Go package, which retunes the steering, adds adaptive dampers and an active exhaust, and ups towing capacity.
As the sole remaining Hellcat, the Silver Bullet doesn’t come cheap. The limited-edition Durango starts at $115,315, which is over $10,000 more than last year’s starting price. The anniversary model is understandably cheaper, coming in at $68,565 in Plus trim and $72,065 in Premium trim.
