The 2023 Durango Pursuit's Performance

The Michigan State Police put 16 2023s (13 patrol units and three motorcycle units)

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through their paces during the yearly Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation.

The government conducted tests on three distinct courses at the Grattan Raceway and Stellantis Chelsea

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Proving Grounds to determine peak speed, 4.7-mile lap pace, and acceleration.

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which was slower than the Dodge Charger Pursuit HEMI, the quickest ICE vehicle, which completed the task in six seconds.

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However, considering how large and hefty the Durango is, it is still a respectable time. Unfortunately, there isn't a Dodge Demon 170 Pursuit to give Mopar a clear victory.

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