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Stellantis plans a Ram muscle-truck lineup led by an SRT Hellcat-powered Rumble Bee with a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V-8 making 777 hp and a 170 mph top speed. The trucks, built in Saltillo, Mexico, will reach U.S. dealers this fall, with entry models around $60,000 and the high-end SRT variant near $100,000, positioned as halo vehicles to boost Ram’s brand and margins even as gas prices stay high.
Stellantis' Ram Trucks brand is launching an aggressive turnaround plan through 2026, including returning to NASCAR, reintroducing Hemi V-8 engines, and offering industry-leading warranties, aiming to reverse a 38% sales decline since 2019 and regain market share in the full-size pickup truck segment.
Ram is reintroducing the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 in the 2026 Ram 1500 with a new badge called the 'Symbol of Protest,' which is a marketing move emphasizing consumer choice and celebrating the return of the powerful engine, despite the model's brief absence. The badge features a ram's head and will be prominently used in promotional campaigns, including NASCAR events.
Ram has reintroduced the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine for the 2026 Ram 1500, after a period of switching to a six-cylinder lineup in 2025 that was poorly received. The V-8, producing 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, will be available as an upgrade on most trims for $1,200, featuring a new badge called the 'Symbol of Protest Badge.' The engine's return was expedited from an 18-month plan to just six months, thanks to a dedicated team led by Daryl Smith. Ram plans further product announcements, including a mid-size truck, with potential future engines like the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 Hellcat.
Stellantis insiders claim former CEO Carlos Tavares was instrumental in discontinuing the Hemi V-8 engine in passenger cars, prioritizing emissions reduction and electrification. This decision highlighted management tensions over Stellantis' identity as a European or American company. With Tavares' departure, the company is reconsidering its North American strategy, including rehiring Tim Kuniskis, a known advocate for the Hemi V-8, suggesting potential cultural shifts and a possible return of the V-8 in future models.
Dodge has unveiled its final gas-powered muscle car, the Challenger SRT Demon 170, which will be the brand's last model to feature the Hemi V-8 engine before it starts putting fully electric drivetrains in its muscle cars. The Demon 170 is the quickest, fastest, and most powerful muscle car in the world, with a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine that can pump out 1,025 horsepower and 945 ft lbs of torque. Dodge plans to build just 3,000 examples of its final Hemi-powered muscle car, which will go into production this July and will start at $96,666.