Ram’s TRX Supertruck Returns with 777 HP and a Point to Prove
The dinosaur is back—and it’s angrier. After a brief extinction event, Ram’s TRX supertruck has returned from the ashes with a new name, more power, fresh SRT branding, and a very clear mission: take back the horsepower crown from the 720‑hp Ford F‑150 Raptor R and do it for less money. Under the hood sits a supercharged Hemi V‑8 now rated at 777 horsepower, and Ram has zero interest in playing second place in the half‑ton wars.
More Power, Same Attitude
For 2027, the truck is officially called the Ram 1500 SRT TRX, and while the badge is longer, the formula is simple: a massive V‑8, a blower the size of a small appliance, and hardware built to handle off‑road punishment at improbable speeds.
The core numbers tell the story:
Engine: supercharged Hemi V‑8
Output:777 hp and 680 lb‑ft of torque
Drivetrain: four-wheel drive via an upgraded eight‑speed automatic
That rating gives the TRX a 57‑horsepower edge over the Raptor R, reestablishing Ram as the maker of the most powerful full‑size half‑ton pickup on sale. It’s a clear, deliberate escalation.
Ram emphasizes that this isn’t just a lightly tuned version of the old 6.2‑liter unit. The new variant uses revised engine management, hardware derived from the brand’s orange and red performance blocks, and components sourced through Direct Connection, Mopar’s in‑house performance arm. The 2.4‑liter supercharger is a key piece, shoving more air into the Hemi and delivering that extra 75 hp and 30 lb‑ft over the previous truck.
Ram’s TRX Supertruck Returns with 777 HP
Performance: Now Even More Ridiculous
On paper, the numbers border on absurd for something with a bed.
777 hp / 680 lb‑ft
0–60 mph: Ram claims 3.5 seconds
Top speed:118 mph
For reference, the outgoing 702‑hp TRX carried an official 0–60 estimate a full second slower, and independent testing had that truck doing the run in 3.7 seconds. This new version should feel decidedly more urgent, even if the top speed remains governed.
In practice, that means a 5,800‑plus‑pound off‑road pickup that accelerates in the same neighborhood as serious sports cars. It’s the kind of spec sheet that doesn’t just appeal to numbers people—it sends a message to anyone who thought the high‑horsepower truck era was fading out.
Ram’s TRX Supertruck Returns with 777 HP
Off-Road Hardware: Still a Trophy Truck in Spirit
The visual recipe hasn’t changed much, and that’s a good thing. The 2027 SRT TRX still wears a widebody stance, rolling on 35‑inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory all‑terrain tires. Underneath, the chassis and suspension are built to take real abuse, not just mall‑crawler use.
Key hardware highlights include:
Fortified frame tuned for high‑speed off‑road running
Long‑travel suspension with the latest Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive dampers
Five‑link coil‑spring rear setup controlling a solid rear axle
18‑inch beadlock‑capable wheels available to lock those 35s in place
Ground clearance again sits at 11.8 inches, and Ram says approach, breakover, and departure angles are all slightly better than before. In other words, it’s still designed to charge over whoops, ruts, and washouts at speeds that don’t feel entirely sane in something this big.
Ram’s TRX Supertruck Returns with 777 HP
Styling and SRT Branding: Subtle Evolutions, Loud Intent
From a distance, the reborn TRX looks instantly familiar, but Ram has layered in a few visual updates.
The truck receives the broader 2025‑plus Ram 1500 styling cues, then turns them up. The most striking new specification is the Bloodshot Night Edition, which debuts with:
A two‑tone paint scheme: hand‑painted black upper half
A bold Flame Red hood stripe
A RAM grille logo outlined in red
A revised TRX tailgate badge now incorporating a Tyrannosaurus rex head
Perhaps more significant to Mopar faithful is the return of official SRT branding on a Ram truck. While SRT never truly vanished as an engineering group, the badge had been mostly confined to Dodges for years. The Ram 1500 SRT TRX ties the off‑road flagship back to the performance lineage that produced the Viper and the Ram SRT‑10, and that connection won’t be lost on brand loyalists.
Inside, the TRX continues its role as a rolling contradiction: part trophy truck, part luxury SUV.
New for 2027:
Leather-wrapped steering wheel cap
A full microsuede headliner
Extensive leather-wrapped dash and trim surfaces
Genuine carbon-fiber accents, not imitation pieces
Tech has also taken a step forward. The driver now faces a 12.3‑inch digital gauge cluster, and the center stack is dominated by a 14.5‑inch touchscreen running Uconnect 5. That screen controls, among other things, a 19‑speaker Harman Kardon audio system that comes standard on the truck.
For the first time, the TRX also offers a hands‑free drive mode on compatible highways. It’s an interesting juxtaposition: semi‑autonomous cruising baked into a vehicle that otherwise exists to be driven hard and fast by the human behind the wheel.
Ram’s TRX Supertruck Returns with 777 HP
Pricing and Value: Undercutting the Rival
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will, unsurprisingly, be expensive. But in this rarefied corner of the market, context matters.
2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX: starts at $102,590
Ford F‑150 Raptor R: currently starts at $113,525
That gap of roughly $10,000 makes the TRX the cheaper option despite offering more power and comparable hardware. Ram hasn’t yet announced pricing for the Bloodshot Night Edition, which could close some of that distance, but even so, the truck’s positioning is clear: maximum performance and presence, with a slight value play baked in relative to its main rival.
Why This Truck Matters
The return of the TRX—now wearing SRT badges and packing 777 horsepower—is more than just a nostalgia hit for fans of the original. It sends a signal about where Ram sees its brand in an era increasingly dominated by electrification and efficiency.
This is a halo product designed to:
Reclaim the “most powerful half‑ton” bragging rights
Reinforce Ram’s identity as the builder of high-performance, high-comfort trucks
Offer something the Raptor R can’t match on paper, while undercutting it on price
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the second half of 2026. When it does, the high‑horsepower off‑road pickup segment will once again have a clear benchmark—and Ford’s Raptor R will no longer be the undisputed apex predator.
