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Read the full story on The Auto Wire 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 5.7-liter Hemi V8 returns in the 2026 Ram 1500. This was 18 months in the making, but a worthwhile move. Ram was concerned about losing V8 fans to Ford and GM. When Ram introduced the facelifted 1500 in the fall of 2023, the reaction was swift. While many praised the updated truck, fans were upset to see that the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was no longer an option. As Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis explained at a media briefing earlier this week, people hated that the brand took away their power of choice. While the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six offers better performance, people don’t like being told no and forced into getting something they may not particularly want. More: Ram Screwed Up Dropping The V8 So Now It Brought It Back This brings us to the reason why Ram is bringing the Hemi engine back. Full-size truck owners are intensely loyal to their brand, and once you lose them, “good luck g...