Ram has plenty of performance-oriented pickups for buyers to pick from. For example, the TRX SRT packs a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 making 777 horsepower and 680 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the RHO has the Hurricane turbocharged inline-six providing 540 hp and 521 lb-ft. If you prefer a heavy-duty truck for extra capability, there are rugged rigs such as the Power Wagon.Now, Ram might be preparing to revive a stylish, performance-oriented truck from the past. The company has filed a trademark for "Rumble Bee" in Mexico, suggesting the nameplate could be returning. Remembering The Rumble Bee NetCarShowThe original Dodge Ram 1500 Rumble Bee pickup was a street-focused performance truck available for the 2004 and 2005 model years. It took general inspiration from the Dodge Coronet Super Bee muscle car from the 1960s. These trucks offered a single-cab configuration with a yellow or black body, an aggressive body kit, 20-inch wheels, and a vertical stripe along the rear of the tail. They came with a 5.7-liter V8, producing 345 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque.In 2013, Ram revived the moniker for the 1500 R/T Rumble Bee concept that was on display during that year's Woodward Dream Cruise. It followed a similar recipe as the earlier one, with a two-door body, eye-catching Drone Yellow paint, and black accents. Under the hood, there was a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, making 395 hp and 407 lb-ft, and an eight-speed automatic. Inside, there was yellow leather upholstery and a bee on the gearshift. A New Rumble Bee NetCarShowThe new filing for "Rumble Bee" is from Mexico's IMPI patent and trademark office. The paperwork specifies it's in the class for "vehicles and apparatus for the transport of people..." FCA US LLC submitted the application on March 27, and the IMPI accepted it on April 7.The automaker has held the Rumble Bee trademark in the United States since 2005 and in Canada since 2006. The model already has a registered logo (below), consisting of a stylized bee with an engine for the body and tires for legs.NetCarShowThe recent filing for "Rumble Bee" in Mexico points to a few possibilities. Since the company already has the rights to the name in the US and Canada, adding Mexico would allow the automaker to sell a special-edition model or a new trim level in all three regions.Another possibility is that the new filing in Mexico indicates that Ram is planning a special edition specifically for that market. In addition to the familiar 1500 and 2500, the company also offers the Ram 700 and 1200 there. Given that the Rumble Bee is an established name, it could create a stylish little truck out of one of them.Traditionally, the Rumble Bee has been more about style than performance. They generally wear bright yellow paint, a low-slung body kit, black trim, and a matching interior. The recipe would be easy to replicate on any Ram product.Trademark filings do not guarantee the use of a name in future vehicles and are often used exclusively as a means of protecting intellectual property. Such a filing cannot be construed as confirmation of production intent.
+57 others
