We are kicking off 2026 with a big one. A few months after the HEMI-powered Ram 1500 returned to a strong reception, the brand is now turning the volume all the way up. After being dropped from the lineup in 2024, the Ram 1500 SRT TRX is back for the 2027 model year. The SRT team has gone back to the drawing board and has now re-tuned the 6.2-liter supercharged engine, pushing output to 777 horsepower and 680 pound-feet of torque. That power feeds massive 35-inch tires mounted on 18-inch beadlock-capable wheels, backed by revised Bilstein dampers designed to handle jumps without hesitation.
Visually, the TRX remains one of the most intimidating trucks on the road. It is wide, tall, and unapologetic, with refreshed Ram design cues that prioritize airflow as much as presence. The prominent grille finished in red retains its flow-through lettering, while hood extractors and a functional hood scoop work together to feed and cool the supercharged V8. Ground clearance sits at roughly 12 inches, reinforced by underbody protection and exposed recovery hooks that underline its off-road intent.
Launch Control still does the heavy lifting when you want numbers. Engage it, and the TRX runs from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and has a 118 mph top speed, helped by an 8-speed torqueflite automatic and full-time four-wheel-drive system that puts torque down. With these numbers, what you’re looking at is the Fastest and Most Powerful Production Gas Pickup Truck in the World. Compared to the outgoing 702-horsepower TRX, the gains are not just about output. Cooling, electronic calibration, and suspension tuning have all been tightened to support sustained high-speed running.
Inside, the TRX reflects how far the Ram 1500 platform has evolved. A fully modernized cabin brings a large central touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, carbon fiber trim, suede leather surfaces, and a full suede roofliner. Dual wireless charging pads sit within easy reach, and storage is integrated throughout the cabin. The black and red leather seats are heated, ventilated, and massaging, finished with TRX embroidery, red seat belts, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel paired with a digital gauge cluster and head-up display.
That focus on interior quality is something we recently saw in our review of the 2026 Ram 1500 Limited, which paired the returning V8 with a genuinely high-end cabin. The TRX carries that philosophy further, with sliding and reclining rear seats, integrated storage, cupholders, and hidden compartments, along with heated and ventilated rear seating.
The full-size high-performance truck segment is no stranger to excess. The TRX lines up against familiar names like the Ford Raptor R and Chevrolet Silverado ZR2. All three work surprisingly well on pavement, but the real magic happens at speed in open desert terrain. This is where suspension control, cooling capacity, and stability separate serious hardware from the rest.
Starting at $99,995 (excluding destination), the TRX slots in between the Raptor R (720 hp) and Silverado ZR2 (402). It undercuts the Ford by roughly $13,000 but is just under $20,000 more than the Chevy.
The TRX is part of a broader, roughly $13 billion recommitment to North America by Stellantis, led by Tim Kuniskis and CEO Antonio Filosa. That strategy has already brought the HEMI V8 back to the Ram lineup, revived the SRT performance division, and returned the truck brand to NASCAR competition. The TRX is not an isolated statement. It is the loudest expression yet of where Ram intends to go next.
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