Hemi V8 Power Returns To The Ram 1500, With A Twist

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The rumors are starting to bear fruit as the Hemi V8 triumphantly returns to the 2026 Ram 1500. After angering a lot of its customer base, the truck brand under the direction of Amsterdam-based Stellantis has brought back the burly engine.

Nobody wants the all-electric Mercedes G-Wagon and we have thoughts on what it means.

However, the Hemi doesn’t return in its purest form. The only way truck shoppers will be able to get it is with the eTorque hybrid system . Not everyone is going to be loving that fact, but for now that’s what we get.

Keep in mind, some great news could be coming on June 8 , including more Hemi V8s added to the Ram lineup.

The 48-volt hybrid powertrain promises fuel savings, something V8s aren’t generally known to provide. It also comes with 395-horsepower on tap along with a stout 410 lb.-ft. of torque. That does mean for those who worship stats sheets the twin-turbo Hurricane high-output will be more desirable since it has 550-hp. Even the non-high-output pumps out 420-hp.

But many love V8 engines for their balanced, smooth power delivery, a broad power band, as well as overall durability . After all, peak output figures are interesting, but they don’t tell the whole picture when it comes to performance or real world practicality.

We’re guessing as a form of peace offering with the fans, Ram is putting a “Symbol of Protest Badge” on every Hemi-powered 1500’s front fenders. We expect it to be a real crowd pleaser since it features a stylized ram head mounted up to a V8 engine bristling with wide open headers.

Getting rid of the Hemi V8 was obviously a dumb and unnecessary move. GM and Ford kept their V8s in the Silverado/Sierra and F-Series, even with some alternative powertrain offerings available.

"Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the HEMI — we own it and we fixed it,” said Tim Kuniskis, CEO, Ram brand. “We’re not just bringing back a legendary V-8 engine, we’re igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers.”

We’re hoping the Hemi-powered 2026 Ram 1500 models don’t cost too much, but these days everything does and that’s a real problem.

Images via Stellantis

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