Ford Explorer ST vs Dodge Durango SRT Drag Race - Can a $600 Tune Beat America's Fastest 3-Row SUV? - Summary

Summary

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**Comparison:** Drag racing three family SUVs to determine the quickest performance 3-row SUV.

**Contenders:**

1. **2024 Ford Explorer ST** (stock)
2. **2020 Dodge Durango SRT** (stock) with a 6.4L V8, claiming "America's Fastest 3-Row SUV"
3. **Tuned 2020 Ford Explorer ST** with a custom 50% ethanol tune from 5-Star Tuning

**Results:**

* **Stock Showdown:** Dodge Durango SRT (0-60: 5.0s, 1/8 mile: 8.64s) beats Ford Explorer ST (0-60: 5.72s, 1/8 mile: 8.96s)
* **Tuned Explorer ST** (0-60: 4.5s, 1/8 mile: 8.04s) outperforms both, including the Dodge Durango SRT

**Additional Notes:**

* Pricing: Dodge Durango SRT (starts at $64,000) vs. Ford Explorer ST (starts at $53,000)
* Towing Capacity: Dodge Durango SRT (up to 8,600 lbs) vs. Ford Explorer ST (up to 5,600 lbs)

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**Vehicle Specifications**

1. **2024 Ford Explorer ST**:
* Engine: 3L V6 with 2 turbos
* Horsepower: 400 (on premium unleaded fuel)
* Torque: 415 lb-ft
* Transmission: 10-speed automatic
* Drive Type: All-wheel drive
2. **2020 Dodge Durango SRT**:
* Engine: 6.4L (392 cubic inch) V8
* Horsepower: 475
* Torque: 475 lb-ft
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic
3. **2020 Ford Explorer ST (Tuned)**:
* Custom tune from 5-star tuning
* Fuel: E50 blend (85 & 93 octane mix)
* Additional Power/Torque: +100 HP, +165 lb-ft (at the wheels)

**Performance Results**

4. **Stock 2020 Dodge Durango SRT**:
* 0-60 mph time: 5.0 seconds
* Drag strip time: 8.64 seconds (at 82.41 mph)
5. **Stock 2024 Ford Explorer ST**:
* 0-60 mph time: 5.72 seconds
* Drag strip time: 8.96 seconds (at 70.86 mph)
6. **Tuned 2020 Ford Explorer ST**:
* 0-60 mph time: 4.8 seconds
* Drag strip time: 8.04 seconds (best time)

**General Facts**

7. **Vehicle Weights**:
* Dodge Durango SRT: approximately 5900 pounds (curb weight)
8. **Towing Capacities**:
* Dodge Durango SRT (with right package): up to 8600 pounds
* Ford Explorer ST: up to 5600 pounds
9. **Pricing**:
* Dodge Durango SRT: starts at around $64,000 (including destination)
* Ford Explorer ST: starts at around $53,000 (around $60,000 as tested)
10. **Platform**:
* Both vehicles are based on a rear-wheel drive platform but are all-wheel drive in the tested configurations.