The all-new 2026 RAM Hurricane engine, here to replace the HEMI

2025 marks a major turning point with the introduction of a powerful and quiet new engine.

The Hurricane is offered with two power outputs and explosive torque, as shown in the table below:

In addition, the Hurricane engine is 88 lb. lighter than the V8, ensuring even and consistent power delivery. The Hurricane HO is featured mainly in the RHO trim of the 2025 and 2026 RAM 1500. Moreover, this new engine provides you with a smooth response upon ignition and at cruising speeds. It also offers generous torque, making it effective on all fronts.

RAM continues to offer the 3.6 L V6 engine with mild hybrid system, producing 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Finally, it will also be possible to equip your RAM 1500 pickup with a Hemi V8 engine with mild hybrid system and eTorque, developing 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. After this engine was briefly removed from the catalog in 2025, the full-size truck manufacturer has decided to bring it back due to strong demand.

This means that the RAM 1500 will now be available with three engine options to meet the expectations of all RAM aficionados in Québec. No matter which powertrain you choose, it will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 4x4 system. In short, you will have the choice between several powerful and high-performing powertrain options in 2026.

A new RAM engine has appeared on the list of available powertrains for the RAM truck and will be replacing the popular HEMI engines soon.

What are the new RAM Hurricane engine’s specs? What are the differences between the Hurricane engine HEMI vs Hurricane? Does this new powertrain offer better performance?

Thibault Chrysler Amos, your Chrysler dealership in Abitibi, tells you more about the all-new RAM engine that will be taking place under the hood of the RAM 1500, as early as 2025!

The following table shows the differences in performance between the 5.7-litre V8 powering the current Ram 1500 and the 2 Hurricane 6-cylinder engines now available:

The RAM 1500 and the Available Powertrains

At the moment, and before the Hurricane arrives ‒here to replace the current RAM Hurricane engine 5.7 L HEMI V8- there are 3 powertrains offered on it.

3.6 L Pentastar V6

This entry-level powertrain provides you with 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft. maximum torque, and it comes with the eTorque mild-hybrid technology, which allows you to enjoy an added 90 lb-ft. maximum torque upon ignition. It is standard offered on the Tradesman and Big Horn trim levels.

Moreover, it allows the RAM 1500 to tow between 7,460 lbs (4x4) and 7,710 lbs (4x2).

5.7 L HEMI V8 

The 2024 model-year will be the very last in which you can take advantage of this high-performance 395 horsepower/410 maximum torque mild-hybrid powertrain. Here too, the eTorque technology will allow you to add an extra 130 lb-ft. maximum torque upon ignition, which is a significant increase.

When it comes to the maximum towing capacity, the 5.7 L HEMI V8 allows the 4x4 trims to tow a maximum of 11,410 pounds, while this capacity reaches 12,750 pounds for the 4x2 trim levels.

As early as 2025, this powertrain will be replaced by the all-new Hurricane engine on the RAM 1500, which we will see in greater detail below.  

3.0 L EcoDiesel V6

This powertrain is also retiring after the 2023 model-year; offering 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft. maximum torque, it allowed the RAM 1500 truck to tow up to 12,560 pounds, placing it at the top of its category. 

Take note that a turbodiesel powertrain is still offered on the RAM Super Duty models (2500 and 3500).

6.2 L Supercharged HEMI V8

A last hurrah for this powerful engine, available exclusively on the RAM 1500 TRX. With 702 horsepower/650 lb-ft. maximum torque ‒making it a top contender in its segment-, it offers a towing capacity of 8,100 pounds.

This powertrain being removed from the catalog also marks the end of the RAM TRX trim level; but another model will soon come to fill the empty spot left behind by the departure of this powerful RAM 1500.

The All-New Hurricane vs HEMI

Let’s now see what the all-new RAM Hurricane engine has in store for us; it will become available over the course of the next few months. Two versions will be offered: a base version with 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft. maximum torque and a high output Hurricane, which will be offered on the RAM 1500 H/O, here to replace the TRX trim. This powertrain will provide you with 540 horsepower and 521 maximum torque.

This amount of power is significantly superior to what is offered by the current 5.7 L HEMI V8, no matter the selected Hurricane version.

And when it comes to the maximum towing capacity, this all-new RAM 1500 Hurricane will allow you to tow 11,850 pounds. Moreover, the 8- speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission will be carried over to the 2025 catalog; the RAM 1500 models equipped with the Hurricane powertrain will also come with a new rear axle.

Let’s also take note that a new axle ratio (3.55) will also be added to the already existing 3.92 and 3.21 ratios. Here are more details:

• 21: Standard offered on the Tradesman and Big Horn only.
• 55: Standard offered on the Sport and Laramie models, optional on the Tradesman and Big Horn.
• 92: Standard offered on the Rebel, Limited and Tungsten, optional on the Tradesman, Big Horn, Sport and Laramie.

The choice of the axle ratio on a RAM 1500 truck can have a significant impact on fuel consumption and towing capacity.

What is an axle ratio exactly? This means that for each complete revolution of the axle, the driveshaft will complete around 3.92 revolutions (which also affects the rotational speed at the wheels), in the case of a 3.92 axle ratio, for example.

A higher axle ratio means that the engine will have to spin faster, at any given speed, which also leads to an increase in fuel consumption.

On the other hand, a lower axle ratio means that the engine will be operating at a lower speed, even when driving at the same velocity, which automatically reduces the fuel consumption.

Moreover, the towing capacity is also directly influenced by this axle ratio. In fact, a higher axle ratio generally translates into better torque, which can also increase the towing capacity.

Inversely, a lower axle ratio can also possibly reduce the towing capacity slightly in certain conditions, given that the engine torque is inferior as well.

Choosing the right axle ratio will depend mainly on the driver’s needs, who will have to determine if energy efficiency or towing capacity is the priority, or if perhaps a compromise between both is the best solution.

Fuel Consumption According to the Selected Powertrain

The fuel consumption numbers for the RAM 1500 depend mainly on the powertrain with which it is equipped.

The 2024 RAM 1500 does not offer the Hurricane engine, which is expected for the 2025 model-year, and for which official consumption numbers have yet to be released. But here is a sneak peek of the currently available powertrains and their energy efficiency.

Would you like to find out more about the all-new RAM Hurricane engine, the arrival of the 2025 RAM 1500 in dealerships and its specs, or perhaps about our financing offers? Come and visit us at Thibault Chrysler in Amos! Do not hesitate to take this new powertrain out for a test drive so that you can get a better idea of the power it offers!

We also serve the following communities:

• Waskaganish
• Eastmain
• Wemindji
• Chisasibi (Fort George)
• Mistissini
• Waswanipi

Our 2024 RAM 1500 trucks in inventory

2024 RAM 1500 Sport

Starting at: $69,334

2024 RAM 1500 Rebel

Starting at: $74,414

2024 RAM 1500 Big Horn

Starting at: $68,510

2024 RAM 1500 Laramie

Starting at: $84,323