Ram 1500 brings back the HEMI V8: power, identity, demand
Ram restores the 5.7L HEMI V8 to the 1500 pickup lineup
Ram 1500 brings back the HEMI V8: power, identity, demand
Ram revives the 5.7L HEMI V8 in the 1500: 395 hp, 556 Nm, eTorque mild-hybrid, up to 5.1t towing. Production restarts in Michigan; 10,000+ orders in 24 hours
2025-09-02T10:43:00+03:00
2025-09-02T10:43:00+03:00
2025-09-02T10:43:00+03:00
American manufacturer Ram has officially brought the HEMI back to the 1500 pickup lineup, reports 32CARS.RU. Production of the 5.7-liter V8 eTorque has restarted at a plant in Michigan, and the first trucks have already been sent to dealers.A year ago, the company chose to phase out the V8 and stick with six-cylinder engines, a decision that sparked a wave of criticism. Brand loyalists argued that a Ram without a HEMI loses its identity. Ultimately, the company adjusted course and restored the legendary engine to the lineup.The updated V8 delivers 395 hp and 556 Nm of torque. It comes with cylinder deactivation, variable cam phasing, and an eTorque mild-hybrid module that adds extra shove off the line and helps curb fuel consumption. In this spec, the Ram 1500 can tow up to 5.1 tonnes and haul up to 748 kg.Demand has been strong: more than 10,000 orders arrived in the first 24 hours after the announcement. Every HEMI-equipped version carries a special “Symbol of Protest” badge, highlighting the significance of the return.This move suggests American buyers still value time-tested solutions. Even as the industry leans into hybrids and electrification, V8 icons remain shorthand for power and the authentic character of a pickup—something the first-day order rush only underscores.
Ram revives the 5.7L HEMI V8 in the 1500: 395 hp, 556 Nm, eTorque mild-hybrid, up to 5.1t towing. Production restarts in Michigan; 10,000+ orders in 24 hours
Michael Powers, Editor
American manufacturer Ram has officially brought the HEMI back to the 1500 pickup lineup, reports 32CARS.RU. Production of the 5.7-liter V8 eTorque has restarted at a plant in Michigan, and the first trucks have already been sent to dealers.
A year ago, the company chose to phase out the V8 and stick with six-cylinder engines, a decision that sparked a wave of criticism. Brand loyalists argued that a Ram without a HEMI loses its identity. Ultimately, the company adjusted course and restored the legendary engine to the lineup.
The updated V8 delivers 395 hp and 556 Nm of torque. It comes with cylinder deactivation, variable cam phasing, and an eTorque mild-hybrid module that adds extra shove off the line and helps curb fuel consumption. In this spec, the Ram 1500 can tow up to 5.1 tonnes and haul up to 748 kg.
Demand has been strong: more than 10,000 orders arrived in the first 24 hours after the announcement. Every HEMI-equipped version carries a special “Symbol of Protest” badge, highlighting the significance of the return.
This move suggests American buyers still value time-tested solutions. Even as the industry leans into hybrids and electrification, V8 icons remain shorthand for power and the authentic character of a pickup—something the first-day order rush only underscores.
