Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The first of several Rumble Bee pickups can now be orderedIn the full-size pickup truck segment, the towing wars have temporarily cooled off and it's all about the resurgence of the street truck right now. Ford got the ball rolling with the F-150 Lobo and Ram responded by revealing the 1500 Rumble Bee line of V8-powered pickups earlier this year. Orders for the first Rumble Bee pickup with the 395-horsepower Hemi V8 have now opened for the 2027 model year, and it'll be available with some incredible options. If you're looking for a pickup that's less about muddy trails and more about on-road thrills, this is it.Related: Ram Dealers Think the Rumble Bee Can Turn Car Buyers Into Truck OwnersBase Rumble Bee Is No Slouch2027 Ram 1500 Rumble BeeStellantisAlthough more powerful Rumble Bee pickups are coming next year, the standard model already sounds like a hoot. Its 5.7-liter Hemi V8 makes 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, so the fire is there to match the muscular stance. The proportions are especially sporty, as it's a full 13 inches shorter than the Ram 1500 Quad Cab. This, combined with the lower ride height, seven-inch increase in track width, and flared fenders, makes for one of the sportiest-looking pickups around. According to Ram, this is the only production Quad Cab pickup with a short bed and widebody configuration.AdvertisementAdvertisementA range of cool colors and exterior graphics are available to customize the Rumble Bee, which rides on standard 20-inch wheels. Optional 22-inch wheels will be available. The base Rumble Bee has a full-time active four-wheel-drive system, a selectable rear-wheel-drive mode, Bilstein monotube performance shocks, and can tow up to 8,890 lbs."The new Rumble Bee lineup is everything customers expect from a Ram truck: bold design, real capability and unmistakable attitude," said Matt Van Dyke, Ram CEO. "Rumble Bee doesn't stray from that winning formula. It builds on it to create an entirely new subsegment. Buyers no longer have to choose between the practicality of a pickup and the visceral appeal of American muscle."Pricing, Availability, and Options2027 Ram 1500 Rumble BeeStellantisView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleThe 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee with the 5.7L Hemi V8 starts at $59,995 before a destination charge of $2,795. Although customers can place their orders now, the pickup will only arrive at dealerships in the fourth quarter. AdvertisementAdvertisementRam has also announced that an array of performance parts from Direct Connection will be available shortly after the truck arrives. The most interesting one is a supercharger kit for the 5.7L V8, which will raise the output to over 600 horsepower. That's above even the Rumble Bee 392 Hemi, which makes 470 hp. This kit will cost $10,995, which makes the total price around the same as the $69,995 Rumble Bee 392 Hemi.The pickup will also be available with a Ridetech suspension kit ($4,950), Magnaflow performance exhaust ($1,599), and graphics package. Related: Shelby's 810-HP F-150 Super Snake Brings Back The Two-Door Street TruckWhy It Matters2027 Ram 1500 Rumble BeeStellantisThe Ram 1500 Rumble Bee is a welcome addition to the street truck genre. The market has been overloaded with off-road-focused pickups for so long, but most people spend the majority of their time driving their trucks on normal roads. The Rumble Bee turns ordinary commutes into a more enjoyable experience, while still having the versatility of an open bed when you need it. It's now up to Ford and Chevrolet to respond, as the full Rumble Bee range is the most comprehensive lineup of street trucks in the full-size segment.AdvertisementAdvertisementRelated: Ram's 900-HP Rumble Bee SRT Is the New King of Street TrucksThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 14, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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