Ram has just introduced the 2027 1500 Rumble Bee truck lineup. Sport truck offers three engines including a supercharged 6.2-liter V8. SRT variant packs 777 hp and rockets from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. 20 years have passed since the Dodge Ram SRT-10 last rolled off the assembly line. That’s an eternity in the automotive world and street trucks have largely given way to off-road focused models. That’s changing today as Ram has introduced a new family of “muscle trucks” known as the Rumble Bee. The lineup starts with a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and tops out with a supercharged 6.2-liter engine developing 777 hp (579 kW / 788 PS). More: Ram 1500 SRT TRX Returns With 777 HP, And That’s Not Even The Best Part There’s a lot to cover, but every single Rumble Bee is a quad cab pickup with a 5’ 7” bed. This makes it unique as the quad cab variant is traditionally offered exclusively with a 6’ 4” bed. As a result, the pickup only measures 219.5 inches (5,575 mm) long. The model also has a 13-inch (330 mm) shorter wheelbase, which reinforces the sporty appearance while also improving handling and reducing frame flex by 10%. This necessitated an assortment of changes as the driveshaft, wiring harness, fuel lines, and brake lines had to be designed specifically for the Rumble Bee. Rumble Bee Kicking things off is the entry-level Rumble Bee, which features a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 producing 395 hp (295 kW / 400 PS) and 410 lb-ft (555 Nm) of torque. It eschews the typical eTorque and stop/start systems, while retaining cylinder deactivation technology. The engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is connected to a full-time active four-wheel drive system. However, there’s a RWD button that disconnects the front axle for true rear wheel drive dynamics. This setup enables the truck to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 6.1 seconds and run the quarter mile in 14.6 seconds at 93 mph (150 km/h). Sticking with the performance theme, the Rumble Bee has a wider track (6.8 inches front and 7 inches rear) and a revamped independent front and five-link rear suspension. The latter has Bilstein monotube performance shocks, “robust stabilizer bars,” and longer arms than a typical Ram 1500. Buyers will also find a beefy braking system with discs that measure 14.9 inches (378 mm) front and 14.8 inches (375 mm) rear. The model also has five different driving modes – auto, sport, snow, tow and custom – and a towing capacity of 8,890 lbs (4,032 kg). On the styling front, the truck features a widebody kit and a flow-through “RAM” grille. They’re joined by a performance hood with vents and integrated marker lights. Designers also gave the model body color fender flares and unique side mirrors. We can also see front fender vents and 22-inch wheels wrapped in all-season tires. Michael Gauthier Moving inside, there’s cloth front seats with manual adjustment and Greystone accent stitching. Other highlights include a console-mounted shifter and a flat-bottom sport steering wheel with aluminum paddle shifters. A closer inspection reveals a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8.4-inch infotainment system. They’re accompanied by Black Onyx Chrome accents and a six-speaker audio system. Rumble Bee 392 Moving up the trim latter is the Rumble Bee 392, which features a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine. It’s a first for the 1500 and is a match made in heaven as the mill churns out 470 hp (350 kW / 477 PS) and 455 lb-ft (616 Nm). Thanks to the extra oomph, the dash to 60 mph (96 km/h) takes 5.2 seconds, while the quarter mile rushes by in 13.2 seconds at 101 mph (163 km/h). Besides the larger engine, the 392 has a nicer interior with 10-way power front seats and Prowler Yellow accent stitching. Customers can also look forward to Twill Deco trim, a larger 12-inch infotainment system, and a 10-speaker Alpine premium audio system. Michael Gauthier Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack Customers looking for something more extreme can opt for the 392 Track Pack, which features a sportier front bumper as well as an aerodynamic body kit. The latter includes a front splitter, a front aero shield that resembles a skid plate, and a rear spoiler mounted on the tailgate. These features help to generate 192 lbs (87 kg) of downforce at 170 mph (274 km/h). The truck also rides on unique 22-inch wheels, which measure 12.8 inches (325 mm) wide out back. That’s the widest tire the company has used since the Viper. The upgrades don’t end there as the 392 Track Pack has an adjustable air suspension that offers firmer damping, but “additional compliance during normal driving conditions.” The model is also notable for having Bilstein Damptronic Sky dual-valve semi-active performance shock absorbers. Getting back to the air suspension, it lowers the truck 1.5 inches (38 mm) in track mode. The latter setting is joined by a low-power valet mode, giving owners seven different options to choose from. When it comes time to stop, drivers will find “sombrero-sized” Brembo front brakes that measure 16.1 inches (409 mm) and are grabbed by six-piston calipers. They’re joined by smaller 14.6-inch (370 mm) rear discs, which are notably thicker than on lesser variants. Rounding out the highlights are a dedicated launch control button and an e-spool differential, which can “electronically lock the axle to command an even torque split between both rear tires.” Interior changes are more modest, but include leather and suede front seats with 12-way power adjustment and increased bolstering. The model also has extended Prowler Yellow contrast stitching. Rumble Bee SRT Saving the best for last is the “most powerful, quickest, and fastest V8-powered production pickup ever.” Known as the Rumble Bee SRT, the truck has a supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine pumping out 777 hp (579 kW / 788 PS) and 680 lb-ft (921 Nm) of torque. That’s the same output as the TRX SRT and the engine is connected to an upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission. This combination enables the truck to rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.4 seconds, hit a top speed of 170 mph (274 km/h), and run the quarter mile in 11.6 seconds at 116 mph (187 km/h). Those are some impressive figures for a full-size pickup, on paper outrunning BMW’s M3 sedan to 60 at 4.1 seconds and matching the quickest version of the family, the M3 Competition xDrive, at the same 3.4-second mark. Equipment largely echoes the 392 Track Pack, but the company mentioned an all-new cooling system and a higher towing capacity of 8,580 lbs (3,892 kg), which is up from the Track Pack’s 7,300 lbs (3,311 kg). The cabin has been given a flagship-worthy makeover as the range-topper comes equipped with Natura Plus leather and suede seats as well as Desert Orange contrast stitching and Carbon Fiber Deco trim. Elsewhere, there’s a larger 14.5-inch infotainment system and metal pedals with rubber pads. Lastly, suede covers the headliner, visors, and pillars. Michael Gauthier We’ll have more to say about the Rumble Bee, but the truck will be made in Saltillo, Mexico and launched with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 later this year. The Rumble Bee 392 and Rumble Bee SRT will then follow in the first half of 2027. Michael Gauthier
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