The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT is not just a truck. It is a statement. With 777 horsepower from a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8, Ram has officially reclaimed the title of the most powerful production gas-powered off-road truck ever built — and slapped the SRT badge on it for the first time in nearly two decades.
When Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis was asked about the power figure, his response said everything: “721 wasn’t going to cut it.” That’s a direct shot at the Ford Raptor R’s 720 horsepower — and it landed perfectly.
The Numbers
The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT delivers 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque from its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8. That’s 56 more horsepower than the previous TRX and 57 more than the Ford Raptor R. The truck launches from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and carries a starting MSRP of $99,995 — which Ram calls “more horsepower per dollar than any premium full-size off-road truck.”
Production is happening right now at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan, where Ram has built more than 2 million Ram 1500 trucks. Orders opened June 22, 2026 and trucks began rolling off the line July 1, 2026.
The SRT Badge Returns to Ram
This is the first time in nearly 20 years that a Ram truck has carried the SRT badge. The last time was the Viper-powered Ram SRT-10 — a truck with a 500-horsepower V10 ripped straight from the Dodge Viper. The SRT-10 became a legend. The TRX SRT is built to do the same.
The official name — Ram 1500 SRT TRX — makes the hierarchy clear. This is not just a performance package. This is a full SRT vehicle, designed, developed and validated by the same engineers who built the Grand Cherokee SRT, the Durango SRT Hellcat, and the Challenger Hellcat.
What You Get for $99,995
- 777 hp / 680 lb-ft supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8
- Full-time four-wheel drive with standard Launch Control
- 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds
- 35-inch tires from the factory
- Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks
- Ram Active Terrain Dynamics suspension management
- 11.8 inches of ground clearance
- Up to 14 inches of rear axle travel
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- Configurable full-color Head-up Display with 10-inch field of view
The Bloodshot Night Edition
Ram also launched the TRX SRT Bloodshot Night Edition as a special variant. It features a bespoke blacktop upper including the hood and roof, lower body two-tone paint, a custom red center accent stripe on the hood, an exclusive bedside splash graphic, 18-inch beadlock-capable wheels, a custom glass-encased center console plaque, and carbon fiber accents with red tracers. It is the kind of truck that makes a parking lot stop traffic.
TRX SRT vs Ford Raptor R — The Real Comparison
Ford Raptor R: 720 horsepower. Ram TRX SRT: 777 horsepower. That’s 57 more horses, and Ram built the pricing to match — both trucks sit right around $100K. The Raptor R uses a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 borrowed from the Mustang Shelby GT500. The TRX SRT uses a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI — more displacement, more torque, and a sound that V8 enthusiasts will argue is in a completely different category.
Both trucks are extraordinarily capable off-road. The TRX SRT brings more power and the SRT engineering pedigree. The Raptor R brings Ford’s proven off-road technology. For SRT enthusiasts, the choice isn’t close.
What This Means for the SRT Community
The return of the SRT badge to Ram is not just a marketing decision. It signals that Stellantis is committed to building high-performance vehicles under the SRT name across multiple brands — not just Dodge. Combined with the announcement of a new Grand Cherokee SRT and expanded SRT variants across the Jeep and Ram lineup, the SRT brand is clearly back and expanding.
For TRX owners who were nervous when Ram discontinued the first-generation truck in 2024, this is the answer. The supercharged HEMI V8 is not going anywhere. The performance truck segment is not going electric anytime soon. And the SRT name just got louder.
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The Engineering Behind 777 Horsepower
Getting 777 horsepower from the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI required specific upgrades over the previous 702-horsepower TRX engine. The supercharger generates more boost, the fuel system delivers more fuel at higher rates, the engine management calibration was completely rewritten, and the cooling system was upgraded to manage the additional heat generated at higher output. None of these changes happened in isolation — SRT engineers validated the entire system across thousands of test miles in conditions ranging from Death Valley summer heat to Rocky Mountain altitude to arctic cold. The 777-horsepower rating is not a peak dyno number — it is a consistent, repeatable output validated across all conditions.
Launch Control — How It Works
The standard Launch Control system in the TRX SRT is what allows a 6,350-pound truck to reach 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Without Launch Control, wheelspin, torque steer, and suspension squat would all work against you. Launch Control manages all of these variables simultaneously — holding the engine at the optimal RPM, pre-loading the suspension, and releasing all 777 horsepower in a controlled sequence that maximizes traction off the line. To activate it, you bring the vehicle to a stop, engage the system through the drive mode selector, press the brake with your left foot, build RPM with your right, and release the brake. The truck does the rest.
The Sterling Heights Legacy
The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT is built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan — the same facility where Ram has built over 2 million Ram 1500 trucks. SHAP is one of the most modern truck assembly facilities in North America, capable of building multiple variants on the same line. The fact that TRX SRT production is happening at an established, high-volume plant rather than a specialty facility means parts supply, dealer training, and service infrastructure are all in place from day one. This matters for owners — a rare specialty vehicle built at a dedicated facility can create service challenges. The TRX SRT benefits from the full Ram dealer network’s knowledge and parts access.
About the Author
Azriel Wilkinson is a United States Air Force veteran with 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He founded The SRT Garage to provide honest, experience-based information for SRT enthusiasts who want real answers — not recycled specs. Learn more about The SRT Garage.
About The SRT Garage
The SRT Garage is written by a United States Air Force veteran with 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This site exists to provide honest, experience-based information for SRT enthusiasts who want real answers — not recycled specs. Learn more.