While we have already brought you the digs on the new Ram Rebel TRX Concept with the 6.2L Hellcat Hemi from the Dodge Challenger and Charger, we didn’t have images of the supercharged engine under the hood of this high performance off-road truck. However, I have gotten some images of the Hellcat Hemi in the engine bay, showing the basic visual differences between the engine in the Challenger or Charger and the engine in this gorgeous Ram Concept.
For reference, here is a picture showing the engine bay of the 2016 Hellcat Charger.
There are three key differences between the Hellcat Hemi in the Challenger/Charger and the supercharged 6.2L Hemi in the Ram Rebel TRX Concept. Right now, Ram isn’t using the name Hellcat, so the SRT Hellcat logo in the front-middle of the supercharger housing instead has a simple TRX logo. Next, rather than saying Supercharged Hemi in silver, the coil covers say 6.2L Supercharged in silver and bright orange, matching the bright orange engine paint.
Finally, the most importantly, the supercharged engine in the Ram Rebel TRX Concept has a far more elaborate air intake system. The engine sits far lower and far further back in the engine bay of the Ram 1500 compared to the Challenger or Charger, which means that the simple air intake setup from the cars will not work in the truck. The Hellcat Hemi in the Ram has a very large tube which runs from the throttle body up to a Ram branded air box which tucks neatly behind the opening in the unique grille.
We don’t know for sure if the Ram Rebel TRX with the Hellcat Hemi will ever come to production, but there is no question that this engine packaging looks very production friendly. It certainly looks like something that could become a production reality, but in the meantime, enjoy these images of the Hellcat Hemi in the engine bay of the 525hp Ram 1500 Concept.
For more information on the Ram Rebel TRX Concept, check out the link below!
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