Confirmed! The V-8 Hellcat-Ram 1500 TRX Is Back for a Showdown with the F-150 Raptor R

• The Ram 1500 TRX is set to reintroduce itself into the range of full-sized pickup trucks, as stated by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa.
• The resurgence of the V-8 Hellcat-driven TRX has been subject to speculation for some time, with anticipation building for its official announcement later this year as part of the 2026 lineup.
• The previous TRX model produced 702 horsepower, but we anticipate the new engine will outperform that number and potentially go beyond the Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-horsepower benchmark Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-hp target Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-hp standard Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-hp mark Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-hp threshold Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-hp performance level Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-hp limit Ford F-150 Raptor R's 720-hp achievement .

Nearly immediately after it was revealed that the Ram 1500 TRX would be no longer available starting with the 2024 model year ceased production after the 2024 model year not offered anymore from the 2024 model year onward out of production following the 2024 model year retired after the conclusion of the 2024 model year stopped being manufactured after the 2024 model year no longer produced beginning with the 2024 model year officially discontinued as of the 2024 model year news began to spread regarding the potential comeback of the high-performance pickup truck. Although circumstances appeared somewhat uncertain at first, Ram ceased providing the popular Hemi V-8 engine in its half-ton trucks. , the resurgence of the TRX received a powerful boost early this year when we found out that the V8 engines were experiencing a resurgence . And currently, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has verified that the Ram TRX will make a comeback.

During an earnings conference call yesterday, Filosa mentioned, "...the V-8 engine in models like the Ram 1500 TRX will provide us with increased sales volume." Maybe the new CEO failed to remember that an official statement regarding the TRX's comeback had not yet been released, or maybe he was aware that bringing back the Hellcat-equipped truck was one of the least secret things in the industry. Car and Driver contacted a Ram representative for input regarding what Filosa stated, and the representative confirmed that the CEO's remarks remain valid.

Although Filosa did not mention a specific schedule for the release of the TRX or its entry into manufacturing, speculation suggests it may become part of the Ram 1500 range for the 2026 model year. Regarding information on its engine, the upcoming TRX is expected to feature a variant of the cast-iron block supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, which previously delivered 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. Naturally, this number is anticipated to increase.

At present, the Ford F-150 Raptor R comes with a 720-horsepower supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine. It's safe to say that the 2026 Ram TRX might surpass this power level, perhaps just slightly more. Also worth mentioning is the Hellcat Redeye, capable of producing more than 800 horsepower.

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