Ram’s 1500 TRX tremendous truck could also be about to lose two cylinders.
Stellantis’ industrial autos model has been noticed testing a prototype for what’s prone to be the 2025 Ram 1500 TRX, and there could also be a 6-cylinder engine underneath the hood.
The prototype within the video from Automobile Spy Media options the pumped fenders and vast rubber of the TRX, however the noise it makes when accelerating away at a flip, beginning at 25 seconds into the clip, sounds prefer it packs a turbocharged 6-cylinder as an alternative of a supercharged V-8 which has a attribute whine and rumble.
And there is extra proof to counsel that that is what’s being examined.
Ram in August confirmed the 2024 1500 TRX could be the final with the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. To mark the run, the model revealed the 2024 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 – Remaining Version, restricted to 4,000 items worldwide.
On the time, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis mentioned the TRX story wasn’t over but, although he did not elaborate on what’s to return. Rumors level to Ram adopting Stellantis’ Hurricane 3.0-liter turbo-6 for its future 1500 TRX.
A high-output (HO) variant of the engine is rated at 510 hp and already featured within the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Lāa full-size luxurious SUV weighing 6,335 kilos. Within the lighter TRX, the engine ought to provide respectable efficiency, although probably not on the similar degree of the outdated V-8, except extra horsepower will be untapped.
2024 Ram 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 – Remaining Version
The Hellcat-endowed TRX has 702 hp on faucet, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds (at 108 mph), and a high velocity of 118 mph. Downsizing to the turbo-6 will probably enhance gasoline economic system, and should even warrant a lower cost tag than the present TRX which begins near $85,000.
Camouflage gear on the prototype suggests there shall be some styling adjustments to go together with the brand new powertrain. Depend on some inside updates as nicely.
A debut for the 2025 TRX will probably happen within the first half of subsequent yr, with gross sales to observe late subsequent summer season or early subsequent fall. Keep tuned for updates as growth continues.
