In what ought to come as no shock to anybody studying this, Stellantis has modified its thoughts a couple of product as soon as once more. Final summer time the Hemi V8 returned to the Ram 1500 lineup after a hiatus that did not even final a full yr, tacking on a “image of protest” badge to point out onlookers that you just’re driving the inferior engine to the model’s Hurricane inline-6. Now, after two years of being off the market, Ram is bringing again the high-performance TRX mannequin for 2027, full with its supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine.
Not solely that, however the 2027 Ram 1500 TRX can also be ushering within the rebirth of the SRT subbrand, which was first introduced final summer time. The final time a Ram pickup wore the SRT badge was the Viper V10–powered Dodge Ram SRT-10, of which solely round 10,000 had been constructed from 2004 to 2006. In the launch video for the truck, a TRX jumps over Tim Kuniskis, with a disclaimer that “No AI was used on this scene. Except you rely adrenaline and madness.” As a result of I am feeling calm on this pretty Friday, I am not gonna get into *waves palms* all of that, so let’s simply discuss concerning the truck itself.
Extra energy than earlier than, however the remaining is principally the identical
When the previous TRX launched in 2021 it had a wholesome 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, besting the V8-powered Ford F-150 Raptor R by 2 hp and 10 lb-ft, although the facelifted Raptor R obtained boosted to 720 hp. Ram could not have that, so the brand new SRT TRX has 777 hp and 680 lb-ft, achieved by way of upgraded engine administration software program and new {hardware} parts. The 8-speed computerized transmission has additionally been upgraded, sending all that thrust by way of a full-time lively switch case. Ram says the 2027 TRX will hit 60 mph in solely 3.5 seconds with launch management enabled, a full second faster than the final TRX, however prime velocity stays 118 mph. After all, there is a stainless-steel exhaust system with 5-inch suggestions that ought to make loads of noise.
The 2027 TRX makes use of the identical Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks that had been launched on the Ram 1500 RHO, the six-cylinder alternative for the previous TRX, and it is nonetheless obtained a five-link coil spring setup on the stable rear axle. Its 11.8 inches of floor clearance and 13 inches of suspension journey stay the identical as earlier than. 35-inch tires are customary, and 18-inch beadlock-capable wheels are non-compulsory.
Upgraded tech
Ram up to date the TRX’s exterior styling to align with the facelift the remainder of the Ram 1500 lineup obtained two years in the past, nevertheless it nonetheless seems largely the identical because the prior TRX — the modifications largely quantity to new gentle designs (which have welcome animations) and new colour and trim choices. The black and pink truck in these photos is the Bloodshot Evening Version, which has a hand-painted two-tone exterior, splash graphics alongside the physique, red-outlined badges, carbon-fiber inside trim with pink thread weaved by way of it, and a glass-encased heart console badge.
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The previous 12-inch central touchscreen has been swapped out for the newest 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 unit with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and there is now a completely digital 12.3-inch gauge cluster and the choice of a 10-inch head-up show. The TRX makes use of Ram’s upgraded Atlantis electrical structure for sooner working speeds, which has additionally enabled Ram to suit Stellantis’ hands-free Degree 2 Lively Driving Help system. Customary options embody a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, massaging entrance seats, heated and ventilated rear seats, a suede headliner, a bunch of various on- and off-road drive modes, and a pair of wi-fi charging pads.
Stellantis says the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will attain sellers within the second half of 2026 with a beginning worth of $102,590, together with vacation spot. That is a $26,950 bounce over the 2026 RHO, nevertheless it’s just a few grand dearer than the pre-facelift TRX was in 2024 earlier than it was taken off sale, and you’ll’t get a Raptor R for lower than $113,525.