You Can Thank Ford And GM For Hemi’s Return
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...