HEMI and Ramcharger Pilot Builds Underway at SHAP

HEMI and Ramcharger Pilot Builds Underway at SHAP​

Ram Quietly Starts Building 2026 HEMI and Ramcharger Test Trucks​

Things are heating up at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) as Ram quietly begins pilot production of two major 2026 Ram 1500 models—the return of the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 and the debut of the all-new Ramcharger electrified truck.

HEMI and Ramcharger Pilot Builds Underway at SHAP

Exciting news from SHAP: HEMI and Ramcharger pilot builds are now in progress, promising innovative designs for Ram vehicles.

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[vbondjr1]

It's nice to have a V8 option in the trucks, similar to what Ford has with the 5.0L V8 even though the Ecoboost engines make up the bulk of the sales along with the even lower production Raptor-R. Hopefully we will see Stellantis take a similar route to the success of the next gen trucks.

 

[Scottie]

Glad the HEMI is back where it belongs.Wonder how many 2025 Ram 1500's were actually sold,as the HEMI wasn't offered at all in 2025?They might be rare in future years but probably worthless in value as everyone will want a V8.2025 will be the throwaway model in Ram speak.

 

[cgseller]

This information does somewhat coincide with other information shared about the Re-EV being run down the line in April/May. It is interesting that they publicly mentioned the delay until Q1, so maybe these are new batches of long term fast feedback vehicles for employee testing.

 

[ipa0628]

Where is the Hemi in the Ram being produced? Did they bring the tooling north from Mexico or are these from inventory for now.

 

[1960D500]

I am happy they are bringing back the Hemi in the trucks and hopefully other vehicles aswell, but i would sure like that Etorque and auto start to be and option.

Cant wait for the 6.4 in a sport truck with around 500 Hp.

 

[scatpack_69]

Glad the HEMI is back where it belongs.Wonder how many 2025 Ram 1500's were actually sold,as the HEMI wasn't offered at all in 2025?They might be rare in future years but probably worthless in value as everyone will want a V8.2025 will be the throwaway model in Ram speak.

You either don’t pay attention or don’t go outside. There are TONS of ‘25 1500’s on the road. I see countless numbers, work trucks and private trucks every single day. They are all over the place, and I see truckloads of them rolling down the highway. Will they be rare? Well no, no “rarer” than any other single model year.

Note the Hurricane power plants aren’t leaving. They will remain in production, I’m thinks the SO will remain the standard with Hemi being optional and HO left solely for higher trims.

And your last sentence says you’re a moron. Don’t be dumb, you’re a throwaway forum member

 

[WXman]

Well I don't know if I'd go that far. Ram sales after the 5.7L Hemi stopped production were down 16% in 2024 and so far this year they're down an additional 12%. So technically the 3.0 trucks are rarer. But yeah, with $15k off sticker it looks like dealers are starting to actually sell them. I am seeing them on the roads now.

 

[redriderbob]

Knock off the childishness... be civil or I'll lock the thread. Come on people.

 

[TripleT]

Glad the HEMI is back where it belongs.Wonder how many 2025 Ram 1500's were actually sold,as the HEMI wasn't offered at all in 2025?They might be rare in future years but probably worthless in value as everyone will want a V8.2025 will be the throwaway model in Ram speak.

It should be offered and it should be expensive. If people want retro-model then give them what they want but make as profitable as possible.