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2026 Ram 1500 Engine Options

RAM 1500 Jan 30th, 2026
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The 2026 Ram 1500 is the strongest version of the truck ever, and its engine options have a lot to do with it. Pick from the 3.0L High-Output Twin Turbo Hurricane, 3.0L I6 SO Twin Turbo Hurricane, 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque, or the 5.7L HEMI V8. Regardless of the option you go for, you’ll be in for a powerful performance. Continue reading with the experts at McKeown Chrysler to learn more about the 2026 Ram 1500’s engine options. 

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3.0L High-Output Twin Turbo Hurricane

The standard 3.0L High-Output Twin Turbo Hurricane is the most powerful engine on the 2026 Ram 1500. It provides 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque, perfect for taking on any kind of adventure. It offers a maximum towing capacity of 9,920 lb (4,500 kg) and a payload of 1,520 lb (690 kg). When it comes to the fuel economy, you can expect 15.7 L/100 km while driving in the city and 11.5 L/100 km on the highway. 

3.0L I6 SO Twin Turbo Hurricane

If you want to access the highest towing capacity on the 2026 Ram 1500, the 3.0L I6 SO Twin Turbo Hurricane engine is the way to go. It offers a maximum towing capacity of 11,570 lb (5,248 kg) and a maximum payload of 1,980 lb (898 kg). The engine offers 420 horsepower, 469 lb-ft torque, and is great on fuel. Enjoy 12.1 L/100 km for city driving and 9.7 L/100 km for highway driving. 

3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque comes standard on the Tradesman and Big Horn. It offers 305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft torque, a maximum towing capacity of 8,110 lb (3,679 kg) and a payload of 2,370 lb (1,075 kg). Like the 3.0L I6 SO Twin Turbo Hurricane, this engine is a great option for anyone wanting to keep their fuel costs low. It offers a fuel economy of 12.1 L/100 km for city driving and 9.7 L/100 km on the highway.

5.7L HEMI V8

The famously powerful HEMI V8 engine is back. It offers an impressive 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. The engine is available on the Tradesman, Express, Warlock, Big Horn, Sport, Rebel, Laramie, Limited and Longhorn. You can tow big with the maximum capacity of 11,310 lb (5,130 kg).

Shop the 2026 Ram 1500 at McKeown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 

Interested in the 2026 Ram 1500? Visit McKeown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Springbrook, ON, today to learn more about this pickup truck and its engine options. Please contact our dealership with any questions. 

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