Ram 1500 TRX May Have a Twin-Turbo Inline-Six

A higher output version of the Hurricane6 is in the works for the 2025 Ram 1500 TRX.

Following the impending death of Dodge’s HELLCAT motor and the Last Call model for the Demon, many are left pondering the fate of the dedicated off-road truck, the Ram 1500 TRX. Initially, Ram’s Mike Koval Jr. hinted at turning to an all-electric variant. Though, after digging deeper into the mixed opinions of EVs among Dodge or Ram fans, Ram is now testing a modified version of their Hurricane motor. The Hurricane, not unlike what powers the Ford Raptor, is a twin-turbocharged inline-six. Though, this is no ordinary inline-six. Ram engineers are figuring out crafty ways to both boost performance and efficiency.

On the performance end of things, the twin-turbos have a higher power output than before. Replacing the factory units are two Garret turbos, making a peak boost of 26 psi. Now there are dual overhead camshafts that both have independent variable valve timing. Additionally, the pistons have a diamond-like coating designed to reduce friction. Two water-cooled exhaust manifolds will be implemented, optimizing temperatures at the heads. Most importantly, though, the compression rate is now 9.5:1, making the TRX a premium-octane hungry off-roader.

With all this combined, the higher-output variant will churn up 550 horses with 500 lb-ft of torque. Paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, it speaks to FCA’s overall mission of increasing power without taking away from going green. Said by FCA themselves, the TRX 1500 will likely have both an electric and an ICE option. Like many automakers, FCA is ready to commit to an all-electric future, but refuses to alienate those who are skeptical. For those who still hold their faith in internal combustion, Ram wants to offer something that will check both boxes.

Of course, these changes are for the 2025 model year — should FCA stick with the new version of the Hurricane. To check out the full list of engine modifications to the Hurricane6, click here.

Kristen Finley

Before she was old enough to go to school, Kristen Finley spent a majority of her childhood rebuilding rusted Chevy Novas with her dad. Once high school and college came around, she was still actively rebuilding cars, though she found out she had a second greatest love: writing and photography.

Now, in her last year of college, she's pursuing a bachelor's in Journalism and Media Studies from California State University, Monterey Bay after receiving her AA in Communications. She has been writing for three years, and as her school newspaper's automotive expert, she started and solely maintained the weekly automotive section detailing posts on car care, safety tips, features, and news. She covers stories for Mustang Forums, Dodge Forum, JK-Forum and more.

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