Well now... V8 Hemi-Powered Ram 1500 is back

[eharri3]

Need to do the same with the Charger
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-ram-1500-hemi-v-8-engine-option-returns-first-look

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[nvabill]

Good start, now maybe Ford will put a V-8 in the King Ranch & Platinum trims.

 

[powerboatr]

Good start, now maybe Ford will put a V-8 in the King Ranch & Platinum trims.

I just have to ....only because
I love seeing market demand and a schoosh of common sense come back
But my 24 king ranch has a v8

6.7 HOe

But yes having the option to choose is or would be superb

As would a scsb v8 with lariat trim
3.73 is rear

 

[Dakar09]

I like how he claimed the "data be damned, we're bringing back the V8". Sales data is one thing, but the amount of complaints, emails, or forums blowing up about the lack of a Hemi in the Ram is likely what triggered the return. Oh yeah, it's $1200 more on top of the truck, too

 

[9663mu]

Its the same engine from how long ago ? i get it , the sound is awesome but it offers nothing else over both turbo 6 engines. And 1200 upcharge is comical .

 

[Larrymoe]

Its the same engine from how long ago ? i get it , the sound is awesome but it offers nothing else over both turbo 6 engines. And 1200 upcharge is comical .

I mean, reliability is a pretty big deal.

Especially compared to their new engines.

 

[eharri3]

Basically the exhaust manifold bolts are the big weak point but otherwise over 20 years of field testing.

 

[Larrymoe]

Basically the exhaust manifold bolts are the big weak point but otherwise over 20 years of field testing.

For what?

 

[v8440]

Its the same engine from how long ago ? i get it , the sound is awesome but it offers nothing else over both turbo 6 engines. And 1200 upcharge is comical .

Well, judging by the number of turbo 6's that have apparently-incurable misfires, it offers SOMETHING over the 6 cylinder besides exhaust sound. Getting you from one place to another is one of them.

 

[Dakar09]

Yeah, that new turbo 6 is having teething issues. I'd take a tried and true Hemi over that any day, even with the upcharge. That's IF I like Mopars, which I don't, lol

 

[v8440]

The lemon law firm I'm using will be filing suit against FCA on mine this week.

 

[2515050]

Need to do the same with the Charger
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-ram-1500-hemi-v-8-engine-option-returns-first-look

With as big and heavy as the new Chargers are, I feel like the 5.7 would be a little lacking in power. At least for a muscle car.

 

[FORDTEXAS]

Need to do the same with the Charger

it’s coming

 

[JExpedition07]

V8’s will always be in-charge when it comes to my arsenal, albeit the newest addition is GM

 

[dochawk]

do you have a truck to go with that bravo?

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