- Dodge is launching a series of ‘Last Call’ models to mark the end of V-8 production for the Durango SUV at the end of 2024.
- The first of the ‘Last Call’ Durangos will be the Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI, which will be limited to 1000 units when it goes on sale.
- The special edition adds visual flair to the exterior while the interior is marked with yellow and silver stitching accents as well as “392” logos embroidered throughout.
Rather than mourn the loss of a friend through somber reflection, Dodge is once again prepping for a yearlong celebration of life. This time, instead of the Charger and Challenger, Dodge is launching ‘Last Call’ editions of the Durango SRT 392 and Durango SRT Hellcat. The special editions come as Dodge plans to end production of the V-8 HEMI engine at the end of the year.
The ‘Last Call’ models will be split between Durango SRT 392 models and SRT Hellcat and will launch as both 2024 and 2025 model years while the manufacturer prepares for a new generation Durango in 2026. Dodge neglected to give an exact number of ‘Last Call’ models when we reached out for comment but said that more details will be announced throughout 2024.
The First of the Last
The first of the ‘Last Call’ special editions will be a 392 model that Dodge is renaming the Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI. Despite what the name AlcHEMI might suggest, the special edition won’t be an ethanol-powered beast and will instead be powered by the same 475-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 as the rest of the SRT 392 lineup.
The exterior of the AlcHEMI model distinguishes itself with a series of visual alterations including Satin Black forged SRT wheels, SRT Brembro brakes with yellow calipers, black badges, and black exhaust tips. There’s also a pair of black honeycomb-textured exterior stripes with yellow borders to further differentiate the model.
Inside the special edition, the AlcHEMI features yellow and silver stitching, forged carbon-fiber accents, and “392” logos on the seatbacks and steering wheel. Production is being limited to 1000 units, with a planned 250 in each of the four exterior paint options: Diamond Black, Destroyer Gray, Vapor Gray, and White Knuckle.
Just as with the Challenger and Charger ‘Last Call’ models, prospective buyers will want to use Dodge’s “Horsepower Locator” to search for dealership allocations starting in late February. Production of Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI will begin in April, with vehicles to begin arriving at select dealerships starting in May. It will carry a $3595 premium over the Durango SRT 392 Premium model, bringing the total cost to $91,390.
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