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Is SRT 392 a hellcat?

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Emma Payne

Published Jan 22, 2026

Choosing between these two may be hard, but we're here to help. Both the Durango SRT 392 and Durango SRT Hellcat are nearly identical inside and out. In fact, the biggest difference lies in the engine that's powering each respective trim.

Is the SRT the same as Hellcat?

SRT®? The main difference comes down to performance. The R/T is equipped with a 375-HP 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine while the SRT® Hellcat comes with the supercharged 6.2L HEMI® SRT® V8 engine.

Is a 392 a Hellcat motor?

Is A 392 The Same As A Hellcat? There are six levels of play for Challenger 392. The HEMI V8 powerplant produces 485 horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque (4-L HEMI) at 392 cubic inches. A supercharged 6 engine makes up the Hellcat.

Is a SRT 392 faster than a hellcat?

By the numbers, the Durango Hellcat is (unsurprisingly) quicker than the Durango 392. The Hellcat accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and on through the quarter mile in 11.7 seconds at 117.3 mph.

What does SRT 392 mean?

The SRT 392 engine was specially engineered by Fiat Chrysler's advanced street and racing technology (SRT) team and it's partially named after its 392 cubic-inch engine. The Charger SRT 392 is powered by a 6.4L V8 SRT HEMI MDS engine that generates 485-horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque.

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Is 392 a big block?

The 392 is a small block.

What does Hellcat mean Dodge?

Dodge decided on the name Hellcat after learning an American aircraft in World War II was named the American Grumman F6F Hellcat. They wanted a design that represents the fierce power and ability of their vehicle. The logo itself is a large cat's head showing teeth, appearing hostile.

When did Dodge stop making SRT 392?

Last year for the SRT 392 was 2018 and it was it's own model for years before that. They dropped it as a cheap attempt to increase Hellcat sales as the SRT 392 was really a Hellcat with the 392 engine.

Is there a demon Charger?

Designed and engineered to appeal to muscle car enthusiasts who want even more — more power, more performance and more bragging rights at the drag strip — the heart of the new 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye comes from the limited-production 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.

Is there a Hellcat Durango?

The Dodge Durango finally comes equipped with a Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® SRT Hellcat V8 engine. We put 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque under the hood, because sending chills through the veins is our specialty.

What engine is in a Demon?

The Dodge Demon features a Supercharged 6.2L HEMI SRT Demon V8 engine. This engine will firmly plant you in the seat with the highest g-force of any production car.

What liter is a 392?

The 392 Hemi V8 is a 6.4L engine that delivers 485 horsepower with 475 lb-ft of torque.

Can you supercharge a 6.4 Hemi?

ProCharger has increased the power levels with the Stage II Dedicated Drive System and tuner kit for the 6.4L (392) Hemi. The installation of the ProCharger Stage II supercharger can push the horsepower to 800, 900, 1,000, or even over 1,200.

Is SRT8 the same as SRT?

The naming convention used by SRT for its models is indicative of the vehicle's engine type. The number that follows the "SRT" prefix denotes the number of engine cylinders. For example: the Chrysler 300C SRT8 has a 6.1 liter Hemi V-8; Therefore, the SRT version is known as the Chrysler 300C SRT-8.

Are all SRT supercharged?

While all 6.2L HEMI engines use an IHI built twin-screw supercharger, the displacement will vary among the engines. The SRT Hellcat gets a 2.4L supercharger making 11.6 pounds of boost while the SRT Demon, SRT Hellcat Redeye and Super Stock have a 2.7L supercharger that produces 14.5 pounds of boost.

What's the difference between SRT8 and 392?

Sure the obvious answer is that it has more horsepower at 485 versus 425. But from what I can tell the curb weight of a 392 charger is 250 lb more, meaning the SRT8 has more horsepower per pound then the 392.

Which is faster Demon or redeye?

The Demon completed the quarter-mile in 10.17 seconds with the Hellcat Redeye finishing not far behind with 10.52 seconds.

Is the Demon street legal?

The short answer is, yes, the Demon is a street legal muscle car.

Is there a 2021 Dodge Demon?

Dodge unveils 'Demon-Possessed' 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye!

Is Dodge making a new Barracuda?

The Plymouth Barracuda may return this year, but It will be under the Dodge Brand. With the exception of an electric Dodge Muscle car that will arrive in 2024, Stellantis has been awfully quiet regarding any performance models.

Why is Dodge Cancelling the Hellcat?

Dodge has already discontinued the limited-edition Durango SRT Hellcat SUV due to increasingly strict federal emissions rules and Kuniskis cited the regulations as a reason the engine would be retired.

What cars have a Hellcat engine?

The Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine makes anywhere from 702 to 840 horsepower and has been found in models such as the Dodge Challenger, Charger, and Durango SRT Hellcats (though only in the three-row SUV for one model year) as well as the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and Challenger SRT Demon.

Who invented Hellcats?

When Dodge built the 707-horsepower supercharged Hellcat V8 and put it in its 2015 Challenger and Charger models, it created the most powerful factory-produced muscle cars the enthusiast community had ever seen. But those weren't one-off concepts or SEMA specials.

Is Hellcat an animal?

Description. While some hellcats had the forms of lions, others appeared to be tiger-sized domestic cats. Their size ranged between 6‒9 ft (1.8‒2.7 m) long and they often weighed 900 pounds (410 kilograms). Hellcats were invisible in the presence of light and moved with silent grace.