When Ram revived the 5.7-liter Hemi V8, customers responded by opening their wallets, ordering more than 10,000 trucks within 24 hours. That momentum is continuing with the new 1500 Rumble Bee.
Ram sold the entire calendar-year 2026 allocation of the 5.7-liter V8 Rumble Bee in 90 minutes. Demand remained intense, with the order book filled through March 2027 in less than a day.
The result should come as a major relief for Ram, which took a risk by bringing muscle trucks back. As Tim Kuniskis previously told us, the Rumble Bee was not a “safe bet,” since street trucks have historically struggled to find lasting success.
Ram nevertheless researched the segment and made its muscle trucks more practical. The Rumble Bee is offered exclusively as a quad cab and spans a broad range, from an affordable base model to a mid-level 392 variant and an extreme SRT version producing 777 hp (579 kW / 788 PS).
In response to the strong demand, Ram said that “sold customer orders within the allocation will receive priority status.” The brand expects this approach to help customers receive their trucks as quickly as possible.
Ram CEO Matt VanDyke said, “The speed at which the Rumble Bee sold out speaks volumes about the passion our customers have for performance trucks. By pairing legendary Hemi V8 power with Ram capability and a distinctive design, we’ve delivered a truck that captures the spirit of modern American muscle.”
The entry-level Ram 1500 Rumble Bee starts at $59,995 and uses a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 without stop/start or eTorque systems. It develops 395 hp (295 kW / 400 PS) and 410 lb-ft (555 Nm) of torque, with power sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission and an active four-wheel-drive system. The combination allows a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint in 6.1 seconds and a quarter-mile run in 14.6 seconds at 93 mph (150 km/h).
Strong demand has quickly validated Ram’s decision to revive muscle trucks with the 1500 Rumble Bee. The entry-level 5.7-liter V8 model sold through its 2026 allocation in 90 minutes, with orders extending to March 2027 within a day. Priced from $59,995, it delivers 395 hp, four-wheel drive and a 6.1-second 0-60 mph time, while 392 and SRT versions are due next year.
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