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Stellantis' Ram Trucks brand is launching an aggressive turnaround plan through 2026, including returning to NASCAR, reintroducing Hemi V-8 engines, and offering industry-leading warranties, aiming to reverse a 38% sales decline since 2019 and regain market share in the full-size pickup truck segment.
Ram is reintroducing the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 in the 2026 Ram 1500 with a new badge called the 'Symbol of Protest,' which is a marketing move emphasizing consumer choice and celebrating the return of the powerful engine, despite the model's brief absence. The badge features a ram's head and will be prominently used in promotional campaigns, including NASCAR events.
Ram has reintroduced the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine for the 2026 Ram 1500, after a period of switching to a six-cylinder lineup in 2025 that was poorly received. The V-8, producing 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, will be available as an upgrade on most trims for $1,200, featuring a new badge called the 'Symbol of Protest Badge.' The engine's return was expedited from an 18-month plan to just six months, thanks to a dedicated team led by Daryl Smith. Ram plans further product announcements, including a mid-size truck, with potential future engines like the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 Hellcat.
Stellantis insiders claim former CEO Carlos Tavares was instrumental in discontinuing the Hemi V-8 engine in passenger cars, prioritizing emissions reduction and electrification. This decision highlighted management tensions over Stellantis' identity as a European or American company. With Tavares' departure, the company is reconsidering its North American strategy, including rehiring Tim Kuniskis, a known advocate for the Hemi V-8, suggesting potential cultural shifts and a possible return of the V-8 in future models.
Dodge has unveiled its final gas-powered muscle car, the Challenger SRT Demon 170, which will be the brand's last model to feature the Hemi V-8 engine before it starts putting fully electric drivetrains in its muscle cars. The Demon 170 is the quickest, fastest, and most powerful muscle car in the world, with a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine that can pump out 1,025 horsepower and 945 ft lbs of torque. Dodge plans to build just 3,000 examples of its final Hemi-powered muscle car, which will go into production this July and will start at $96,666.