Re-emerged with a Vengeance: Ram TRX Equipped with Hellcat Engine Mounts a Comeback to Dominate Off-Road Terrain
New Ram 1500 TRX Aims to Outperform Ford's Raptor R
The automotive world is abuzz with excitement as Stellantis prepares to unveil the 2026 Ram 1500 TRX, a supercharged off-road performance truck. This powerful vehicle is set to surpass the power of Ford's Raptor R, which produces 720 horsepower.
The 2026 Ram 1500 TRX will be powered by a 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine, a significant upgrade from the original TRX's 702 horsepower. The new engine is expected to produce at least 720 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, making it a formidable competitor in the off-road truck segment.
Production of the 2026 Ram 1500 TRX is scheduled to start in January 2026 at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan. The truck is anticipated to be priced starting around $96,000 or more, with potential for higher trims or special editions to exceed $100,000.
The 2026 model marks a return after a brief hiatus, responding to enthusiast demand for a high-performance supercharged Ram TRX. The new vehicle will be built on the fifth-generation Ram 1500 platform and will feature a reinforced frame and long-travel suspension, making it ideal for desert racing.
The Ram 1500 TRX is designed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 4.5 seconds and boasts a top speed of 118 mph. It also comes equipped with a functional hood scoop and a host of other performance-enhancing features.
Tim Kuniskis, now heading Stellantis' North American operations and the newly revived SRT division, promises a full-hearted effort in the new Ram 1500 TRX. The company acknowledges that they prematurely ended several good things while rushing toward electrification and have made efforts to address these concerns in the new TRX.
There are calls from the community for improvements in suspension, cooling systems, brakes, and infotainment to ensure competitiveness and value at the expected price point over $100K for premium trims. Stellantis is expected to address these concerns in the coming months as they finalise the details of the 2026 Ram 1500 TRX.
The Ram 1500 TRX is Stellantis' response to Ford's F-150 Raptor and is part of a larger trend of automakers pushing the boundaries of off-road performance. As the race for off-road supremacy heats up, it remains to be seen who will come out on top.
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The new Ram 1500 TRX, a supercharged off-road performance truck, aims to outperform Ford's Raptor R in the automotive industry, proving a formidable competitor in the motorsports world. The truck's immense power, produced by a 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine, will cater to the lifestyle of adventure-seeking consumers, while its 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.5 seconds and top speed of 118 mph are sure to impress many. With its return after a brief hiatus, car-maintenance demands from the community, such as improvements in suspension, cooling systems, brakes, and infotainment, are expected to be addressed by Stellantis during the final stages of the 2026 model's development. The Ram 1500 TRX will not only boost transportation capability on various terrains but, hopefully, its finance-friendly pricing strategy will attract a diverse range of buyers in the automotive market.
