US Top News and Analysis | Ram unveils lineup of Hemi V-8 engine-powered 'muscle trucks' despite high gas prices

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Stellantis announced that its Ram brand will debut a new “muscle‑truck” lineup, dubbed the Rumble Bee series, even as U.S. gasoline prices hover around $4.56 a gallon. The range will start with a 5.7‑liter Hemi V‑8 model later this year, followed by higher‑performance versions—including a Rumble Bee 392 and an SRT Hellcat equipped with a 6.2‑liter supercharged Hemi V‑8 delivering 777 hp and a 170‑mph top speed—targeted for rollout in early 2027. Though volumes are expected to be modest, Ram’s chief Tim Kuniskis says the trucks serve as “halo” products that command higher margins and boost brand excitement, especially as the automaker balances electrification efforts with a renewed focus on V‑8 power. The trucks will be built in Stellantis’ Saltillo, Mexico plant, feature quad‑cab bodies with smaller rear doors, and are slated for U.S. dealer deliveries beginning this fall, with pricing positioned to compete with high‑end Ram models such as the $60k Big Horn and the $100k TRX.

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