The HEMI V8 Is Back: 2026 Ram 1500 Brings Power and Choice

[Dewey]

You're misunderstanding. The Hemi is a $1200 upgrade from the 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine, not from the SO Hurricane. The SO Hurricane is actually a $1605 updrade from the Pentastar, so the Hemi is cheaper than the SO Hurricane.

The thing that gets me is that the Hemi is a $0 upgrade for the Limited and Longhorn models, but the problem is the standard engine on those models is the HO Hurricane. If the SO Hurricane engine is basically $600 cheaper than the Hemi, I'm sure as **** the HO Hurricane is more expensive than the SO Hurricane. But if you opt for the Hemi on the Limited or Longhorn models you get no reduction in price for those engines. I'd avoid the Hemi in either of those models if I'm looking for a new truck.

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Watch this video. At 5:30 Kuniskis explains it.

 

[river rat]

Sure hope they got all the software and electronics figured out, else its gonna be a nightmare. And with GM working on an all new V8, the 5.7 hemi will soon be that more far behind.

 

[frisby5]

I spent the money and bought the GT exhaust ,i love the sound to bad it wasnt standard when i bought my truck. Now all Rams with the Hemi will have it so my truck wont be so unique

 

[ramhouston]

I spent the money and bought the GT exhaust ,i love the sound to bad it wasnt standard when i bought my truck. Now all Rams with the Hemi will have it so my truck wont be so unique

i actually find it pretty interesting how Tim Kuniskis was like f*ck it, let’s just give all HEMI 1500 trucks a sport exhaust standard from the factory lol..

 

[ramhouston]

Sure hope they got all the software and electronics figured out, else its gonna be a nightmare. And with GM working on an all new V8, the 5.7 hemi will soon be that more far behind.

GM’s new V8 will still be a disappointment. their lifters continue to fail if they continue to use that 4 cylinder technology of theirs.

 

[c_bass16]

Anything on colors? I see a green truck on the 2026 page and want to know more.

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Yes, there's actually 2 different greens coming. We already have 10 ordered.
Canyon Lake is a Matte green available on every trim except Tungsten. (I'm sure this has been posted elsewhere)
I believe the green in the picture you posted is called "Serrano Green Metallic"

 

[1923bob]

Nice we at least have a choice, I like the new badge though.

 

[Ramboy13]

Yes, there's actually 2 different greens coming. We already have 10 ordered.
Canyon Lake is a Matte green available on every trim except Tungsten. (I'm sure this has been posted elsewhere)
I believe the green in the picture you posted is called "Serrano Green Metallic"

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So why, again, is the Tungsten limited in available colors? Seriously, I’m curious. Does it have to do with painted trim again?