Ram Brings Back Hemi V8 for 2026 Trucks as Share Fell to 16.3%
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 5
Ram Brings Back Hemi V8 for 2026 Trucks as Share Fell to 16.3%
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 5
Summary
Ram restored the Hemi V8 as a $1,200 option on most 2026 pickups and unveiled two 777-horsepower halo models, the 1500 Rumble Bee SRT and 1500 TRX SRT.
The reversal follows a buyer backlash after Stellantis dropped the Hemi for 2024 light-duty full-size trucks in favor of the twin-turbo Hurricane I-6, despite the six-cylinder's higher output and better fuel economy.
Ram's U.S. market share slid to 16.3% in 2025 from 20.4% in 2024, underscoring how strongly its customers still value the V8's sound and image.
The new performance trucks are aimed at that audience: Stellantis says they hit 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, while premium versions will cost more than $100,000 and deliver gas mileage the brand admits will be terrible.