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Ram is generating some buzz with news of an upcoming performance pickup, which it will call the Rumble Bee. Unlike the brand’s off-road-oriented models, this widebody truck will be designed primarily for pavement, with V8 power, a shorter wheelbase, and substantial chassis upgrades. There will be four versions of this 2027 model, ranging from the 395-horsepower Rumble Bee to the 777-horsepower Rumble Bee SRT.
The Rumble Bee name dates back to a limited-production truck from 2004–2005, when Ram still operated under the Dodge brand. That Hemi-powered pickup was created as a tribute to the muscle cars of the 1960s. This time around, the lineup will expand, starting with the 5.7 Rumble Bee that will reach dealerships late this year. The Rumble Bee 392, 392 Track Pack, and SRT will follow in the first half of 2027. In the meantime, we’ve compiled a preview of what’s to come.
The Rumble Bee will first prove its muscle truck credentials with a 5.7-liter Hemi V8. This standard setup is expected to produce 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque, which Ram estimates will deliver a 0-to-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds. Meanwhile, the Rumble Bee 392 and 392 Track Pack will upgrade to a 6.4-liter Hemi V8, which is anticipated to make 470 horsepower and 455 lb.-ft. of torque. This powertrain should enable the Rumble Bee to reach 60 mph in 5.2 seconds.
The SRT badge carries special significance in Mopar lore, and the Rumble Bee SRT will be no different. Thanks to its supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8, this very special truck will generate 777 horsepower and 680 lb.-ft. of torque. Ram estimates a 3.4-second 0-to-60 mph time and a top speed of 170 mph.
Full-time four-wheel drive will be standard, though drivers will be able to press a button to disconnect the front axle and switch to rear-wheel drive. The 392 Track Pack and SRT will also include launch control and an electronic rear differential lock.
The Rumble Bee will be based on a Quad Cab/short-bed configuration with a wheelbase 13 inches shorter than a conventional Ram 1500. The track will also be wider: 6.8 inches more in front and 7 inches more at the rear. Despite its street-performance setup, the truck will tow up to 8,890 pounds and carry a maximum payload of 1,160 pounds.
The Rumble Bee and Rumble Bee 392 will ride on coil springs with Bilstein monotube shocks and larger stabilizer bars. A selector with Auto, Sport, Snow, Tow, and Custom drive modes will come standard. The 392 Track Pack and SRT will get additional hardware: four-corner air suspension and Bilstein Damptronic Sky semi-active shocks. Track mode will lower the suspension by 1.5 inches, while oversized front rotors with six-piston Brembo calipers will handle braking. These versions will ride on 22-inch wheels.
Participating Ram dealers will also offer factory-backed Direct Connection upgrades for the Rumble Bee. The signature item will be a 3.0-liter twin-screw supercharger. Ram expects it to take the 5.7-liter V8 past 600 horsepower and the 6.4-liter 392 beyond 700 horsepower. In the Rumble Bee SRT, this add-on is expected to take horsepower over 900.
Other dealer-installed Direct Connection equipment will include a Magnaflow stainless-steel cat-back exhaust and exterior graphics. A Ridetech coilover suspension for the Rumble Bee and Rumble Bee 392 will lower the truck by 1 inch in front and 3 inches at the rear, with 24-way adjustable damping. Direct Connection parts will begin arriving alongside the Rumble Bee in late 2026, with additional hardware following in 2027.
