by Ram has introduced a new “muscle truck” lineup called the Ram Rumble Bee. The flagship SRT version received a supercharged Hellcat V8 engine with 777 hp and became the most powerful production gasoline pickup in the world. Carscoops writes about this.
The new model revives the concept of road sports pickups, which Ram last used in the Dodge Ram SRT-10 over 20 years ago. All Rumble Bee versions get a four-door Quad Cab and a short cargo bed 1.7 meters long.
Ram Rumble Bee SRT is equipped with a supercharged V8 Hellcat
The top modification Rumble Bee SRT received a 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 engine with an output of 777 hp and 921 Nm of torque.
The engine works in conjunction with a modernized 8-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration to 60 mph (96 km/h) takes 3.4 seconds, the top speed is 170 mph (274 km/h), and the pickup covers a quarter mile in 11.6 seconds.
Ram claims the new model accelerates to 60 mph faster than the BMW M3. The pickup also received a new cooling system and can tow up to 8,582 lbs (3,892 kg).
Ram Rumble Bee received a sporty chassis and a track package
All versions of the model feature a shortened wheelbase and a widened track for improved handling. The pickup is equipped with an independent front suspension, a five-link rear setup, and Bilstein shock absorbers.
The 392 Track Pack version received an aerodynamic body kit, a front splitter, active aerodynamic elements, and air suspension with a special track mode. At a speed of 170 mph (274 km/h), the body kit generates up to 192 lbs (87 kg) of downforce.
The pickup is also equipped with Brembo brakes with 16.1-inch (409 mm) front discs and a launch control system.
Inside the top version, a 14.5-inch multimedia display, sport seats with leather and suede upholstery, carbon fiber decorative elements, and metal pedals were installed.
Production of the Ram Rumble Bee will start in Mexico. The version with a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 will appear at the end of 2026, and the 392 and SRT modifications will be released in the first half of 2027.
