You wanted it, and you got it! As a result of customer demand, 2026 will mark the return of Ram’s beloved 5.7 L HEMI V8, starting with the 2026 Ram 1500 lineup. Each of Ram’s HEMI-powered 2026 1500s will have the exclusive “Symbol of Protest” badge mounted proudly on the fender to celebrate a bold new era steered by driver preference.
"Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle it defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the HEMI—we own it and we fixed it. We’re not just bringing back a legendary V-8 engine, we’re igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers.” – Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO.
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It’s easy to see why Ram’s 5.7 L HEMI V8 has won itself such recognition. Producing 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft torque, this roaring engine wrangles up to 11,470 lbs of towing power, with a maximum payload capacity of 1,750 lb. That’s the kind of strength that doesn’t break a sweat when towing a trailer, hefty work equipment, or even a boat, so it’s the perfect poster child for Ram’s emphasis on customer choice–with that kind of might, you can do basically anything without having to worry about if your pickup truck is equal to the task. Add in the 2026 Ram 1500’s fuel-saving technologies like variable camshaft timing and cylinder deactivation, and you’ve got a recipe for some truly fulfilling journeys that don’t dedicate a bunch of time to refilling your tank.
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2026 Ram 1500 Engine Specifications |
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| Engine Type | 5.7 L HEMI V8 |
| Horsepower | 395 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 410 |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (kg / lb) | 5,203 / 11,470 |
| Maximum Payload Capacity (kg / lb) | 794 / 1,750 |
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Also available is the class-exclusive V8 hybrid, which switches out your engine-mounted alternator for a belt-driven motor generator, powered by a 48-volt battery pack. As well as snappy engine start/stop, this combination ups your performance with variable valve-timing, smoother gear transitions and acceleration, pulse width modulation and dual fan superior cooling power, and up to 130 lb.-ft. of torque instantly available on initial throttle tip-in.
How’s that for a return to form? The 2026 Ram 1500 is available from Laplante Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, so get in touch to celebrate the return of the 5.7 L HEMI V8 with a test drive around Embrun, ON! Alternatively, shop more of our powerful Ram pickup trucks online or in-store, with plenty of new and pre-owned models to choose from!