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Engines
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Durangos initially came with a choice of two V8 engines. The 5.2-liter producing 230 horsepower or the
5.9-liter with 245 horsepower.
For 1999, a 3.9-liter V6 engine became available, developing a more modest 175 horsepower, but it was produced for only one season.
For 2000, a new 4.7-liter overhead-cam V8 became standard in 4WD models, the 5.2-liter V8 continued in 2WD Durangos, and the 5.9 V8 was optional with the SLT trim option group.
In 2001, the 230-horsepower 5.2-liter V8 was discontinued.
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Engines |
| 1998-2000 |
5.2L (318 cu. in) Magnum V8, 230 hp (172 kW) |
| 1999-2000 |
3.9L (238 cu. in) Magnum V6, 175 hp (130 kW) |
| 1998-2003 |
5.9L (360 cu. in) Magnum V8, 245 hp (183 kW) |
| 2000-2003 |
4.7L (287 cu. in) PowerTech V8, 235 hp (175 kW) |
Built in Newark, Delaware, the hallmark of the Durango is the 245-horsepower, 335 ft.-lb. of torque, 5.9-liter Magnum V-8 engine, the biggest in its class. The 5.9-liter Magnum V-8 delivered a segment-best 7,300 lbs. maximum tow rating when equipped with an optional Class IV hitch - more than some of the full-size SUVs. Gas mileage, however, was barely better than a full-sized Suburban like the one from GM.
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