- The Ram TRX is once again the most powerful half-ton pickup in the world, with the reborn version sporting a 777-hp supercharged V-8.
- Along with an interior that rivals some luxury vehicles, Ram’s widebody supertruck still rolls on 35-inch off-road tires, supported by a long-travel suspension.
- The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will go on sale in the second half of 2026 and will start at $102,590.
When Ram discontinued the TRX after the 2024 model year, not only did the world lose one of the most badass off-road trucks ever with a factory warranty, but the brand also left its biggest rival unchallenged. Well, the 720-hp Ford F-150 Raptor R will soon give up its title as the most powerful half-ton pickup in the world, as later this year the Ram TRX will rise from the ashes, this time with a seismic 777 hp.
Return TRX and SRT
While the reborn TRX looks much the same as it did before it went into hibernation for two years, there are some updates, including those recently applied to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup. Meanwhile, the dino-themed truck introduces the Bloodshot Night Edition pictured here, which introduces a two-tone color scheme with a hand-painted black top half and a fire red hood stripe. All TRX models also feature a RAM grille logo outlined in red, and the TRX tailgate emblem now includes a Tyrannosaurus rex head.
The return of Ram’s supertruck also marks the relaunch of the Street and Racing Technology performance division, which was unofficially disbanded years ago, although SRT badging has remained on several Dodge products, including the current Hellcat-powered Durango. Still, a truck hasn’t carried the brand since the Ram SRT-10. That all changes with the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX. Cumbersome name aside, it fulfills the prophecy that it will be a lot more powerful than its predecessor.
A more hellacious V-8
Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis says the truck’s Hemi V-8 isn’t just a retuned version of the previous 6.2-liter. Instead, it’s a new variant with revised engine management and hardware from the company’s orange and red engines, as well as Direct Connection, Mopar’s source of factory-supported performance parts. Using a 2.4-liter supercharger, the new TRX gets 75 ponies and 30 pound-feet of torque for a total of 777 and 680, respectively.
That power is sent to all four wheels via an improved eight-speed automatic transmission. Ram claims the SRT-badged TRX will accelerate to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, a full second faster than the outgoing truck’s estimate. When we tested a 2021 TRX, the 702-hp version hit the miles per minute in 3.7 seconds, so its successor should be even quicker. The top speed remains 180 km/h.
The TRX again features 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires and a reinforced chassis. The long-travel suspension features the latest version of Ram’s adaptive Bilstein Black Hawk e2 dampers, and a five-way coil spring setup controls the solid rear axle. As before, the truck’s off-road tires can be secured with 18-inch beadlock-compatible wheels. Ground clearance is again up to 11.8 inches, and the truck’s approach, crossing, and departure angles are all slightly better than before.
Interior and prices
Inside, the new TRX’s cabin is even more luxurious, now featuring a leather-wrapped steering wheel cover and a full microsuede headliner. The dashboard and other surfaces are covered in leather and the carbon fiber you see is real. Together with a head-up display, the driver is now confronted with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The new 14.5-inch touchscreen runs Uconnect 5 software and controls the standard 19-speaker Harman Kardon stereo. For the first time, the TRX has a hands-free driving mode that works on compatible highways.
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will hit dealerships sometime in the second half of this year. With a starting price of $102,590, it will likely cost about $10,000 less than the Ford F-150 Raptor R, which currently starts at $113,525. However, Ram hasn’t yet released pricing for the TRX Bloodshot Night Edition which we think could close the gap with the R-rated Raptor.
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Eric Stafford’s car addiction started before he could walk, and it’s fueled his passion for writing news, reviews and more for Car and driver since 2016. His childhood ambition was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno-esque car collection. Apparently getting rich is harder than social media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree from Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of essentially burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and driver hired him. His garage currently has a 2010 Acura RDX, a ’97 manual Chevy Camaro Z/28 and a ’90 Honda CRX Si.
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