Ram’s 1500 TRX high-performance truck could also be about to lose two cylinders.

Stellantis’ business automobiles model has been noticed testing a prototype for what’s more likely to be the 2025 Ram 1500 TRX, and there could also be a 6-cylinder engine below the hood.

The prototype within the video from Automotive Spy Media options the pumped fenders and extensive rubber of the TRX, however the noise it makes when accelerating away from a flip, beginning at 25 seconds into the clip, sounds prefer it packs a turbocharged 6-cylinder as an alternative of a supercharged V-8, which has a attribute whine and rumble.

There’s extra proof to recommend that that is what’s being examined.

Ram in August confirmed the 2024 1500 TRX can be the final with the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 often called the Hellcat engine. To mark the run, the model revealed the 2024 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 – Closing Version, restricted to 4,000 models worldwide.

On the time, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis mentioned the TRX story wasn’t over but, although he did not elaborate on what’s to come back. Rumors level to Ram adopting Stellantis’ Hurricane 3.0-liter turbo-6 for its future 1500 TRX.

A high-output (HO) variant of the engine is rated at 510 hp and already featured within the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L—a full-size luxurious SUV weighing 6,335 kilos. Within the lighter TRX, the engine ought to supply first rate efficiency, although possible not on the identical degree of the previous V-8, until extra horsepower may be untapped.

2024 Ram 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 – Closing Version

The Hellcat-endowed TRX has 702 hp, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds (at 108 mph), and a prime pace of 118 mph. Downsizing to the turbo-6 will possible enhance gasoline economic system, and will even warrant a lower cost tag than the present TRX, which begins near $85,000.

Camouflage gear on the prototype suggests there might be some styling modifications to go together with the brand new powertrain. Depend on some inside updates as effectively.

A debut for the 2025 TRX will possible happen within the first half of subsequent yr, with gross sales to comply with late subsequent summer time or early subsequent fall. Keep tuned for updates as improvement continues.