Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, 392 restricted in CARB states
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and R/T 392 pulled from CARB states
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, 392 restricted in CARB states
CARB emissions rules sideline the Durango SRT Hellcat and R/T 392 in about 20 states. Only the 5.7 HEMI remains as engineers pursue compliance updates.
2025-09-16T09:20:21+03:00
2025-09-16T09:20:21+03:00
2025-09-16T09:20:21+03:00
Dodge has officially confirmed that the high-output Durango variants, SRT Hellcat and R/T 392, will no longer be available in nearly 20 U.S. states. The reason is that their naturally aspirated 6.4-liter and supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8s did not pass certification under the stricter emissions rules set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).While national EPA standards allow these engines, some states enforce their own regulations. California, New York, Washington, Massachusetts and several other regions have adopted them, together covering about 40% of the U.S. new-car market. In those states, only Durango versions with the CARB-compliant 5.7-liter HEMI remain available.The restriction will sting Dodge’s standing among muscle-SUV loyalists. For the brand, the 710-plus-horsepower Durango Hellcat and the 475-hp Durango 392 have served as lineup flagships. Stepping away from them in such big markets inevitably dulls some showroom excitement, even if the 5.7-liter keeps the nameplate in the game.Stellantis representatives said engineering work is ongoing: recalibrating superchargers, updating exhaust systems, and retuning fuel delivery are being considered to meet CARB standards. No timeline has been given.
CARB emissions rules sideline the Durango SRT Hellcat and R/T 392 in about 20 states. Only the 5.7 HEMI remains as engineers pursue compliance updates.
Michael Powers, Editor
Dodge has officially confirmed that the high-output Durango variants, SRT Hellcat and R/T 392, will no longer be available in nearly 20 U.S. states. The reason is that their naturally aspirated 6.4-liter and supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8s did not pass certification under the stricter emissions rules set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
While national EPA standards allow these engines, some states enforce their own regulations. California, New York, Washington, Massachusetts and several other regions have adopted them, together covering about 40% of the U.S. new-car market. In those states, only Durango versions with the CARB-compliant 5.7-liter HEMI remain available.
The restriction will sting Dodge’s standing among muscle-SUV loyalists. For the brand, the 710-plus-horsepower Durango Hellcat and the 475-hp Durango 392 have served as lineup flagships. Stepping away from them in such big markets inevitably dulls some showroom excitement, even if the 5.7-liter keeps the nameplate in the game.
Stellantis representatives said engineering work is ongoing: recalibrating superchargers, updating exhaust systems, and retuning fuel delivery are being considered to meet CARB standards. No timeline has been given.
