US Edition2026 Ram 1500 Gets Its Hemi Back, Keeps Its Six-Cylinder Siblings
- Ram reintroduced the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine in its 2026 Ram 1500 pickups starting summer 2025 in the US after an 18-month absence.
- Ram dropped the V8 in 2024, favoring a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six Hurricane engine, but strong consumer demand and public outcry led to the Hemi's return.
- The 5.7-liter Hemi with eTorque mild hybrid delivers 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft torque, features a new ‘Symbol of Protest’ badge, and remains less powerful than the Hurricane engine.
- Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis admitted the brand 'screwed up' dropping the Hemi and emphasized the importance of handling the mistake while targeting increased retail market share.
- Reintroducing the Hemi aims to recover lost market share amid a competitive pickup market, but its return outside the US remains uncertain due to engineering and emissions challenges.
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It is a strategic decision that responds to public demand and revives the brand's legacy of power, now supported by the eTorque hybrid system
Faced with customers' demand for the return of one of the industry's most emblematic and respected engines, the ram firm announced that the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 will again be available in the Ram 1500 catalogue but with a significant improvement in terms of efficiency. Link imageThe news is not only good for the market, but also for Mexico and its production platform that participates in the North American commercial region.During the announcement …
RAM Is Bringing The Hemi Back, CEO Says They Made A Mistake
The Hemi V8 was killed for the RAM lineup of trucks a little while back but it is surprisingly back for this model year. You can now book a RAM 1500 with the Hemi V8 option but it will obviously come at a cost since this will not be the base engine. “Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle it defines you,” said Kuniskis. “Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi—we own it and we fixed it.” There is also a new logo which will be adorned on eve…
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