2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Officially Revealed
After a few uncertain years, SRT is officially back. Stellantis has relaunched the Street and Racing Technology division as a dedicated performance arm, and its first major product is the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX. Ram is calling it the most powerful production, street-legal, gas-powered half-ton pickup ever built.
That is a bold claim, and based on the numbers, it is not an exaggeration.
SRT Returns as a Performance Division
SRT is no longer just a badge. It has been revived as a standalone performance team within Stellantis, spanning multiple brands. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is one of the first official vehicles launched under this renewed SRT banner.
The last Ram truck to wear an SRT badge was the 2006 Ram SRT-10, and the last TRX was sold in 2024. The 2027 model marks a proper return to form for Ram performance trucks.
Engine and Performance Specifications
Power is the core reason the TRX exists.
Under the hood is a 6.2-litre supercharged V8, derived from past Hellcat, Redeye and Demon technologies, though Ram is no longer officially calling it a Hellcat engine.
Key Engine and Performance Figures
Engine: 6.2L Supercharged V8 petrol
Maximum power: 777 horsepower
Peak torque: 680 lb-ft
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Transfer case: BorgWarner active system
Drivetrain: Full-time four-wheel drive
Compared to the outgoing TRX:
Power increases from 702 hp to 777 hp
Torque increases from 650 lb-ft to 680 lb-ft
Over 10 percent more horsepower
Around 5 percent more torque
According to Ram engineers, the power bump comes mainly from:
An 18 percent improvement in intake airflow
Revised internal calibration
Exhaust system remains largely unchanged but remains extremely loud
Acceleration and Speed
0 to 60 mph: Around 3.5 seconds with launch control
Top speed: 118 mph
For a full-size off-road pickup, these numbers are extreme.
Off-Road Hardware and Suspension Setup
The TRX is not just about straight-line speed. Its suspension and chassis hardware are serious.
Suspension and Axle Details
Front suspension travel: 13 inches
Rear suspension travel: 14 inches
Rear axle: Dana 60 with full-floating axle shafts
Electronic locking rear differential
Five-link rear suspension with axle hop damper
Shock Absorbers
Bilstein Blackhawk E2 adaptive dampers
Second-generation system
Can anticipate landings after jumps and adjust damping in real time
This setup is shared with the Ram 1500 RHO but tuned specifically for the TRX.
Drive Modes and Off-Road Settings
The TRX offers multiple drive modes, accessible both through the touchscreen and physical controls.
Available Drive Modes
Auto
Sport
Tow
Snow
Mud
Sand
Rock
Baja
Custom
Ram claims the differences between modes are now more noticeable due to the updated Bilstein suspension tuning.
Towing and Payload Expectations
Ram has not officially confirmed towing and payload figures for the 2027 TRX.
Based on the outgoing 2024 model:
Towing capacity was close to 8,100 to 8,200 lb
Payload was around 1,300 to 1,400 lb
With added luxury and equipment, payload may reduce slightly, but official numbers are still pending.
Pricing and Availability
The performance does not come cheap.
2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Price
Base MSRP: $99,995
Destination charge: $2,595
Total before taxes: $102,590
Dealer markups are expected, which could push the real-world price even higher.
Launch Timeline
Global debut: Officially revealed
Sales start: Summer 2026
Dealership arrivals: Second half of 2026
Exterior Design and Identification
Exterior Highlights
35-inch off-road tyres as standard
18-inch wheels
Optional beadlock-capable wheels
Composite fender flares
Body is 8 inches wider than a standard Ram 1500
Ground clearance: 11.8 inches
Steel front and rear bumpers
Optional rock rails or aluminium off-road side steps
Visual Cues
Flow-through flame red Ram badge
Matching red tow hooks
Prominent SRT badges front and rear
TRX badge with T-Rex graphic at the back
Bloodshot Night Edition Explained
For buyers who want something even more aggressive, Ram offers the Bloodshot Night Edition.
Bloodshot Night Edition Features
Two-tone exterior paint
Flame red hood stripe
Special exterior graphics
Carbon fibre interior trim with red accents
Unique centre console badge encased in glass
Redesigned TRX logo exclusive to this package
Pricing for this package has not yet been disclosed.
Interior Features and Technology
Despite its off-road focus, the TRX is fully loaded with luxury and tech.
Standard Interior Highlights
14.5-inch central touchscreen
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Head-up display with 10-inch viewing area
Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
Leather-wrapped interior surfaces
Suede headliner and sun visors
19-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system
Dual wireless phone chargers
USB-A and USB-C ports
Auxiliary switches for accessories
Console-mounted gear shifter
A standard hands-free driving assist system is also included, which is notable for a hardcore performance truck.
How It Compares to Rivals
The TRX is positioned carefully in the market.
Key Competitors and Pricing
Ram 1500 RHO
540 hp twin-turbo inline-six
Starts at around $73,340
Ford F-150 Raptor (V6)
Starts around $84,000
Ford F-150 Raptor R (V8)
720 hp
Starts around $114,000
The TRX undercuts the Raptor R by roughly $12,000 while offering more power.
GM currently has no direct petrol competitor in this space. Electric trucks like the GMC Hummer EV are not positioned the same way.
Final Thoughts
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is not a mild refresh. It brings more power, improved hardware, updated technology, and a renewed SRT identity. It combines extreme performance, serious off-road capability, and luxury in a way very few trucks can.
If you have close to $100,000 to spend and want one of the most outrageous production pickups ever made, the TRX is officially back and it arrives in dealerships in the second half of 2026.
For fans of the original TRX, this is exactly the comeback they were hoping for.
