Ram 1500 TRX
2021-2024
The TRX represents Ram's no-compromise approach to building the ultimate performance truck. With Hellcat power and Baja-inspired suspension, it delivers supercar acceleration in a package that can tow 8,100 pounds and tackle any terrain.
Quick Take
The Ram 1500 TRX is the most powerful production pickup truck ever built, featuring a 702-horsepower supercharged Hellcat V8 engine. Designed to compete directly with the Ford F-150 Raptor, it offers superior desert running capabilities and massive towing capacity.
Best For
Key Strength
Desert Running Dominance
Watch For
Thermal Management Issues
The Story
Heritage & Legacy
Building on Ram's heavy-duty truck expertise and FCA's Hellcat performance legacy, the TRX was developed specifically to dominate Ford's Raptor. It represents the culmination of American truck engineering with no regard for subtlety or fuel economy.
Design Philosophy
Function follows fury in the TRX's design language. Every element serves the dual purpose of managing massive power and conquering harsh terrain, from the functional hood scoop to the aggressive fender flares and reinforced frame.
The Driving Experience
Engine Character
The supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V8 delivers relentless, addictive power with a distinctive whine from the supercharger. It pulls hard from idle and continues building power all the way to redline, making the 6,400-pound truck feel surprisingly agile.
Chassis Dynamics
Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive dampers and massive 35-inch tires provide remarkable composure both on-road and off. The truck maintains excellent body control despite its size, with precise steering and confident braking performance.
Sound Signature
A thunderous V8 rumble punctuated by supercharger whine and aggressive exhaust note that announces your presence from blocks away.
Strengths & Tradeoffs
Defining Strengths
The TRX excels in high-speed desert running with its sophisticated Fox Live Valve suspension system and BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires. The truck can maintain impressive speeds across rough terrain while providing surprising comfort and control.
The supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V8 delivers 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production pickup truck ever built. The engine's character combines brutal acceleration with an intoxicating supercharger whine and thunderous exhaust note.
Honest Tradeoffs
The TRX struggles with heat management during sustained performance driving, leading to power reduction and limiting track capability. The cooling system is adequate for desert running but insufficient for road course work.
Real-world fuel economy is brutal, often dropping to single digits under spirited driving. The combination of weight, aerodynamics, and the thirsty supercharged engine makes this one of the least efficient vehicles on the market.
Ideal Owner
Performance enthusiasts who need genuine truck capability without compromising on power or presence.