Ram 1500
Truck · Ram
Ram's full-size pickup. Modern luxury, the Ram TRX (with Hellcat engine), and the Ram REV electric variant. Direct F-150 competitor.
The Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup produced since 1994, originally as Dodge Ram before becoming standalone Ram brand in 2010. The Ram 1500 has been one of the most successful full-size pickups, with the brand standalone Ram 1500 era introducing significantly more refined interior, modern infotainment, and various advanced features. The Ram 1500 TRX (2021-2024) was the Hellcat as a truck. Same supercharged 6.2 Hemi V8 making 702 horsepower as the Challenger Hellcat, in a full-size pickup with serious off-road suspension and tires. Direct competitor to the Ford F-150 Raptor. Production ended in 2024 alongside the broader Hellcat platform wind-down. The Ram 1500 RHO (2024+) is the new performance Ram pickup, replacing the TRX. Uses 3.0 twin-turbo inline-six (the Hurricane) instead of the V8. Less aggressive than TRX in some respects but provides similar off-road capability with modern engineering. On WhipJury, Ram submissions are highly active, particularly TRX and lifted Ram builds. Modified Rams with various aftermarket modifications appear regularly.
Ram 1500 variants
Ram 1500. Standard full-size pickup. V6 EcoTec, V8 Hemi, EcoDiesel options.
Ram TRX (2021-2024). 702 horsepower supercharged Hemi V8. Off-road focused.
Ram 1500 RHO (2024+). Performance variant with Hurricane I6.
Ram REV (announced). Electric variant in development.
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