6 days ago
Ram Brings Back Hemi V8 Engine in Bid to Reclaim Lost Sales
Ram is putting the Hemi V8 engine back in its light-duty pickup trucks, part of a blitz of changes from brand head Tim Kuniskis to claw back lost share in the hyper-competitive US truck market.
Under Stellantis NV's previous chief executive, Carlos Tavares, Ram dropped the Hemi engine from its 2025 model line in favor of a more efficient turbo six-cylinder engine called the Hurricane. That six-cylinder engine comes standard on some of the company's higher-trim trucks, but for the 2026 model year, customers will be able to opt for the louder 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine for an extra $1,200. Hemi-powered Ram trucks are expected to hit dealer lots this summer.
