In a move that thrilled muscle truck loyalists, Stellantis recently reintroduced the V8-powered Ram 1500, sparking a frenzy of enthusiasm. Within just 24 hours of the announcement, over 10,000 orders flooded in—a clear sign that American buyers still crave old-school power in a modern package.
But that might just be the opening act.
According to insider reports from Mopar Insiders, Ram is preparing to bring back the ferocious 1500 TRX—and its return could happen much sooner than expected. Sources suggest the next-generation TRX will enter production in late January 2026, positioning it to shake up the high-performance pickup segment once again.
Even more intriguingly, this new TRX is expected to be the first product from the revived SRT (Street & Racing Technology) division, which is now under the leadership of Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis—a name long associated with Dodge’s Hellcat era and Stellantis’ performance vision.
A Return to Power
While official details remain tightly under wraps, all signs point toward a TRX that builds on the DNA of the recently unveiled Ram 1500 RHO, but with sharper claws and a bigger bite aimed directly at the Ford F-150 Raptor R.
The outgoing TRX left the stage in 2024 with a limited-run Final Edition, priced at $117,625 and packing a 702-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8. That beastly engine delivered 650 lb-ft of torque, launching the truck from 0–60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, with a quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds at 108 mph—blistering numbers for a full-size pickup.
At the time, Ram called it the “most powerful mass-produced pickup in its class”, engineered to survive the harshest off-road abuse with absolute authority. But that title has since been usurped.
Enter the Raptor R
Ford’s 2025 F-150 Raptor R now claims the power crown with its supercharged 5.2-liter V8, producing 720 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque. That edge gives Ford a temporary upper hand—at least on paper.
However, Stellantis isn’t likely to back down. The TRX’s 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 has already proven it can go even further. In the 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, the same engine delivered 717 hp, and in the Hellcat Redeye, it pushed 797 hp. In its wildest form—the SRT Super Stock—the HEMI hit a staggering 807 hp.
Given this proven capability, it’s not hard to imagine the new TRX aiming to reclaim the performance throne, especially with SRT engineers at the helm. Whether Ram chooses to match Ford’s output—or obliterate it—remains to be seen, but expectations are sky-high.
What’s Next?
If the rumors hold true, Ram’s next-gen TRX will represent more than just a return of brute force; it will be a symbolic revival of American performance truck culture, spearheaded by a reborn SRT brand.
With an anticipated debut in early 2026, all eyes will be on how Ram answers Ford’s challenge—and whether the TRX can once again dominate the battlefield it helped define.
Source: RAM