Ram revives a dead Dodge nameplate with 777 HP and a 3.4-second 0-60

Published Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT Based in the Motor City, Carl Anthony is the Automotive Lead at How-to-Geek and the host of AutoVision News Radio, a podcast that focuses on future vehicle technology, including next-generation ADAS innovations, electrification, and software-defined cars. A broadcaster by nature, he has appeared on popular podcasts and radio shows, including Wrench Nation, Cars Yeah, The Car Doctor, and Digital PR Explained. Carl’s frequent appearances on MotorMouth Radio (WHPC 90.3 FM) over the last decade have made him a trusted resource for car enthusiasts, while his hosting of the AutoSens Insights series continues to spotlight the latest automotive technologies. Prior roles include serving as a new vehicle launch and dealer trainer for Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. Carl was a senior product specialist on Chevy's National Truck Team, an experiential marketing program that travels the United States, and a respected member of the FCA (now Stellantis) national auto show team, where he served as the resident expert for consumers on the Dodge Charger and Challenger. Before the automotive industry, Carl was a disc jockey, producer, and programmer at several popular Midwest radio stations, including KIWR, KEZO, KJAN, and KELO-FM. He is a graduate of Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, where he dual-majored in the Electronic Media studies program, earning an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in both radio and television broadcasting. Dodge built the original Ram 1500 Rumble Bee for only two model years, 2004 and 2005, borrowing the namesake from the now-legendary Super Bee. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 sent 345 horsepower and 375 lb-ft. of torque to the wheels, in what is arguably the greatest configuration for a truck: a regular cab with a short bed. After the "second swarm" in 2005 and after selling roughly 8,700 Rumble Bees total, Dodge retired the nameplate, though it was only ever expected to be a limited run anyway. Fans were treated to an unexpected revival of sorts in 2013 as a 10th-anniversary concept truck appeared at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit. The concept never reached production, and the Rumble Bee name went back to sitting on the shelf. Until now. Ram has announced pricing for a four-truck Rumble Bee lineup for 2027, each built on a shortened, widebody frame. Three different Hemi V8 engines power that lineup, a spread far bigger than anything the original two-year run ever offered. Make Ram Model 1500 Rumble Bee Segment Midsize Pickup Truck Where the Rumble Bee fits in the 2027 lineup Four styles from work-oriented to premium Core trucks include the Tradesman, Big Horn, and Laramie, while the Warlock, Rebel, RHO, and TRX SRT are the off-road models. The premium trucks include the Limited and Tungsten, the latter of which is one of the most luxurious trucks on the market today. The Rumble Bee, Rumble Bee 392, Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack, and Rumble Bee SRT are the muscle trucks in the group. Seven powertrains cover the 2027 Ram 1500 lineup, starting with a 305-horsepower Pentastar V6 eTorque hybrid and topping out at the 777-horsepower supercharged Hemi V8 shared by the Rumble Bee SRT and TRX SRT. Ram builds the 1500 in two- or four-wheel drive, with five cab-and-bed combinations depending on the trim. The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee lineup specifically includes four models, each built on a shortened, widebody frame. Pricing below includes destination. Rumble Bee: $62,790. 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 395 horsepower. Rumble Bee 392: $72,790. Swaps in a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 nicknamed "Apache," good for 470 horsepower. Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack: $82,790. Builds on the 392 with upgraded aerodynamics, handling, and braking hardware for drivers who want to push the truck a little harder. Rumble Bee SRT: $97,790. Its 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 is rated at 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft. of torque. Ram pairs it with an eight-speed automatic, an E-spool electronic locking differential, and full-time four-wheel drive with Launch Control. The Rumble Bee lineup rides on a unique frame that shortens the wheelbase by 13 inches and cuts flex by 10% compared to a standard Ram 1500. Every Rumble Bee comes as a Quad Cab with a five-foot-seven-inch bed and widebody fender flares, giving it four doors and a bed without sacrificing the muscle-car look. Towing and payload numbers vary depending on which Rumble Bee a buyer picks: 5.7-liter Rumble Bee: up to 8,890 lbs. towing and up to 1,150 lbs. payload. 6.4-liter Rumble Bee 392 and 392 Track Pack: up to 7,460 lbs. towing and up to 1,160 lbs. payload. Supercharged Rumble Bee SRT: up to 8,580 lbs. towing and up to 1,140 lbs. payload. Track versus the trail How the Rumble Bee SRT compares to the Ram TRX SRT The Rumble Bee SRT isn't the only powerhouse truck in Ram's lineup. The Ram 1500 TRX SRT uses the same 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8, producing an identical 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft. of torque. That said, Ram still tuned the Rumble Bee SRT to be the quickest thing it builds. A shortened wheelbase, widebody stance, and E-spool locking differential help it hit a targeted 170-mph top speed, a 3.4-second 0-60 time, and an 11.6-second quarter mile. TRX SRT matches that acceleration with capability few trucks can touch off the pavement. Its 35-inch tires, Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks, and Active Terrain Dynamics suspension give it 11.8 inches of ground clearance and up to 14 inches of rear axle travel. The off-road-focused setup caps its top speed at 118 mph, but the TRX SRT still reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, only a tenth of a second behind the Rumble Bee SRT. Among other off-road trucks on the market, the Ford F-150 Raptor R is the closest competitor to the Ram TRX SRT, while the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 sit a little further behind. The Rumble Bee SRT starts at $97,790 with destination, while the TRX SRT starts at $102,790 with destination, a difference of $5,000. When you can buy one The 5.7-liter Hemi Rumble Bee reaches dealers first, in late 2026. The Rumble Bee 392, 392 Track Pack, and SRT will follow in the first half of 2027. Orders are currently open for the TRX SRT. Ram touts more than 50 inches of combined screen coverage across the 2027 Ram 1500 lineup, a mix of available displays that includes a 14.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a heads-up display. Meanwhile, every Rumble Bee has a flat-bottom steering wheel, a console-mounted shifter, and aluminum paddle shifters.