The V-8 is back. Ram just confirmed the 2027 1500 SRT TRX, a factory desert racer with a supercharged 6.2 liter Hellcat V-8 and a claimed 777 horsepower. The price target sits near 100,000 dollars. The badge says SRT, the mission says apex predator.
SRT is back, and loud
This is the first new SRT model in years, and Ram is not whispering. The TRX returns as a wide body, long travel, high speed truck built for whoops and dunes. The brand had stepped away from V-8s in its newest half tons. Today, it planted its flag.
Ram is blunt about its target. The 2027 1500 SRT TRX is designed to hunt Ford’s F 150 Raptor R. It is a power play, and a statement about where high performance trucks are going right now.
First new SRT badge in years, applied to a full size desert runner.
777 reasons to care
Under the hood sits the supercharged 6.2 liter Hellcat V-8, now rated at 777 horsepower. The blower whine is back, the torque curve is fat, and throttle response is sharp. Ram is not sharing final torque numbers yet. Expect a broad plateau and instant punch.
The driveline is built for abuse. Full time four wheel drive is standard, with selectable drive modes for sand, rock, mud, and Baja style desert. Cooling gets a serious upgrade. The truck uses high capacity radiators, deep transmission cooling, and a revised intake path that can breathe in silt and heat.
Suspension and stance
Travel matters in the desert. The SRT TRX rides on a long travel suspension with active damping. The control arms are strengthened, the frame is braced, and the rear uses a robust five link layout with coils. Ram will fit 35 inch all terrain tires as standard. Expect a 37 inch package from the factory, complete with beadlock capable wheels and bigger fender flares.
Inside, the cabin stays tough and premium. Deep bucket seats hold you in place. The wheel has real heft, with shift paddles at hand. Digital gauges get dedicated off road pages with temps, angles, and a live suspension view.
- Supercharged 6.2 liter Hellcat V-8, 777 horsepower
- Full time four wheel drive with multiple off road modes
- 35 inch tires standard, 37 inch package expected
- Target price near 100,000 dollars
Do not expect thrift at the pump. This truck is about speed, grip, and heat management.
Behind the wheel, early impressions
We rode right seat in a development SRT TRX on a closed desert course. The launch is violent, clean, and repeatable. The truck hooks, squats, and fires forward with a rising supercharger wail. The gearbox snaps off shifts with no drama. On deep whoops at highway speeds, the body stays surprisingly flat. The nose does not dive on landings. You feel the hit, then the dampers settle and keep you pointed straight.
Steering is heavy for a half ton, which is good here. There is real feedback through the wheel on ruts and crosswinds. The brakes are firm, easy to modulate in sand, and resist fade over repeated hard stops. Visibility is better than the old TRX, thanks to a lower cowl and slim A pillars. The hood is still a statement piece, but the heat extractors are functional.
Air down the 37s, switch to Baja mode, and let the truck float. The suspension does its best work at speed.
Price, rivals, and the point
Ram is targeting a base price around 100,000 dollars. That places the SRT TRX squarely in Raptor R territory. Buyers in this space want turnkey speed, real parts, and a warranty. Ram is delivering the same formula, but with a bigger power number and the SRT halo.
The brand will offer common sense choices, not gimmicks. Skid plates, tow hooks, and a spare tire carrier that can handle a 37. A larger fuel tank for long dunes and desert liaisons. Seats that you can hose off if you need to. The options list will be focused on performance, not chrome.
What this says about where we are
This truck lands in a moment of change. Regulators are easing certain rules in the near term. That gives room for one more blast of big output internal combustion. Stellantis is taking that opening and planting an SRT flag in the sand. At the same time, the company is still pushing electrification across the lineup. The SRT TRX does not fight that push. It serves as a brand beacon, a truck that grabs attention and draws people into showrooms.
Here is the truth. Hardcore off roaders still want the sound, the smell, and the instant hit of a supercharged V-8. They also want a truck that can take abuse, then drive home in comfort. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is built for those drivers.
Conclusion
The apex predator is back, louder and faster. With 777 horsepower, a sharpened chassis, and SRT branding, the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX resets the desert race for the street. Ford will answer, and that is good for all of us. We will have final numbers, curb weight, and timing soon. For now, mark it down. The V-8 era is not done yet, not by a long shot. 🏜️
