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Ram Isn’t Saying NO To A 5.7-liter HEMI® RHO

Ram Isn’t Saying NO To A 5.7-liter HEMI® RHO​

A Simpler, V8-Powered Desert Runner Might Still Happen​


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Could a V8-powered Ram 1500 RHO still happen? Maybe.

Even though the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE I6 High-Output (H/O) makes way more power and torque, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis recently admitted that the idea of a 5.7-liter HEMI®-powered RHO isn’t totally off the table.

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Ram Isn't Saying NO To A 5.7-liter HEMI® RHO

Ram isn't saying no to a 5.7-liter HEMI RHO. Explore the possibilities for the future of Ram 1500 performance.
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I for one would buy it in heartbeat. From day one when I bought my Rebel in 2022 I have been wanting a TRX, but with a "normal" V8. Was signing papers for it but kept looking over my shoulder at that beautiful TRX for just 10k more... I went with the Rebel because I love road trips and my truck is my daily driver, and I just wanted a "normal" engine with a hint of practicality, just a hint. An RHO with that V8 would be the perfect for that. That being said, just make the new TRX that much more extra for those that need it!.
 
RH Slow..... wouldn't it be better to just call it Rebel?
 
The RHO was a calculated, if not desperate, move by Ram to save the amazing TRX model and in my opinion, it was the best they could do under the failed policies of Stellantis. I must praise their effort.
The vehicle was really special and in my opinion, not just an engine, so a Hurricane was the best choice to keeping everything else. Smart.
I like Triple T’s suggestion on a line of these aggressive trucks, let’s say base model is Rebel with a 5.7 Hemi, RHO with the Hurricane and TRX with the Hellcat.
Call out engine badges would augment each model as well as unique body stripes.
Ram has a winner here, why not spread the appeal and affordability factor? It certainly worked with the Chargers and Challengers. Instead of dropping the RHO, add the Rebel as the base model and offer three of these trucks at different price points.
 
If the Rebel has the 3.0L S/O and the 5.7L Hemi, Shouldn't the RHO get the 3.0L HO and the 6.4L Hemi? That would make more sense. Just saying
 
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If the Rebel has the 3.0L S/O and the 5.7L Hemi, Shouldn't the RHO get the 3.0L HO and the 6.4L Hemi? That would make more sense. Just saying
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It is sad that each v8 version is just slower, thirstier, and louder. A well done marketing plan is wonderful thing... How about trying that for the new stuff?
 
It would need the 392 SRT spec engine to be relavent, or its would be a really expensive Rebel.

Ram needs to focus on a real Steet truck and a Dakota replacement to capture a larger crowd, but knowing them they will let everyone else flood the market while they are thinking about it.
 
Rampage with Hybrid would sell out, STLA Large Pickup would do well.

Slower RHO? Tungsten is faster then any sports truck Dodge/Ram ever built.
 
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