New Ram 1500 SRT TRX: Power and Hints at the Future
While many were recovering from the festive night on January 1st, Stellantis unveiled the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX pickup. The vehicle is positioned as the “apex predator,” ready to compete with the Ford Raptor.
However, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis hinted that this might not be the end of the story. During the presentation in December, he noted that the 777-horsepower pickup hints at something else being prepared for the future.
This vehicle hints at something else that’s coming down the road.
This is quite intriguing and could mean that the revival of the SRT division is just beginning. It remains unclear whether Kuniskis meant an even more powerful version of the TRX or a completely different model.
Technical Advantages of the New Pickup
The new TRX is equipped with a new supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. This version is significantly more powerful than the previous model, developing 75 more horsepower and 30 lb-ft more torque. Furthermore, it surpasses its main competitor, the Ford F-150 Raptor R, by 57 horsepower and 40 lb-ft of torque.
The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 118 mph. Thanks to these figures, the TRX can be called “the most powerful mass-produced gasoline-powered light-duty pickup.”
Price Affordability
Ram’s advantages don’t end there. The starting price of the TRX is $99,995, not including the $2,595 destination charge. While the sum is not small, this model is $10,935 cheaper than the Raptor R, making it more attractive to buyers looking for a high-performance pickup.
The appearance of such a powerful pickup on the market could change the balance of power in the high-performance off-road segment. The competition between Ram and Ford has always been fierce, and the release of the updated TRX with more power and a more attractive price will undoubtedly intensify this battle. Management’s hints at even more powerful future models indicate that automakers are not planning to stop there and will continue to develop technologies to meet the demands of even the most demanding enthusiasts.