Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The all-new 2027 Ram 1500 TRX is back with 777 horsepower, making it even more powerful than the previous TRX and edging out the Ford F-150 Raptor R.
But where did those extra 75 horsepower come from?
During the first drive event in Michigan, Pickup Truck + SUV Talk contributor and lifelong Ram enthusiast Patrick Rall sat down with SRT engineer Dan Stagner to get the answers. Together they break down the engineering changes that transformed the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 into the most powerful production Ram truck ever built.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Why the New TRX Makes 777 Horsepower
01:08 Interview with SRT Engineer Dan Stagner
02:30 Supercharger, Fuel System and Higher RPM Explained
03:35 Drivetrain Changes for 777 HP
04:20 More Power, Lower Emissions?
05:00 New Electronics and Engine Controller
06:05 Suspension and Chassis Updates
06:50 Driving the 2027 Ram TRX
07:45 Sport Mode and Shift Paddle Impressions
08:30 Baja Mode and Off-Road Features
09:05 Full-Throttle Acceleration Test
09:35 Final Thoughts
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The all-new 2027 Ram 1500 TRX is back with 777 horsepower, making it even more powerful than the previous TRX and edging out the Ford F-150 Raptor R.
But where did those extra 75 horsepower come from?
During the first drive event in Michigan, Pickup Truck + SUV Talk contributor and lifelong Ram enthusiast Patrick Rall sat down with SRT engineer Dan Stagner to get the answers. Together they break down the engineering changes that transformed the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 into the most powerful production Ram truck ever built.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Why the New TRX Makes 777 Horsepower
01:08 Interview with SRT Engineer Dan Stagner
02:30 Supercharger, Fuel System and Higher RPM Explained
03:35 Drivetrain Changes for 777 HP
04:20 More Power, Lower Emissions?
05:00 New Electronics and Engine Controller
06:05 Suspension and Chassis Updates
06:50 Driving the 2027 Ram TRX
07:45 Sport Mode and Shift Paddle Impressions
08:30 Baja Mode and Off-Road Features
09:05 Full-Throttle Acceleration Test
09:35 Final Thoughts
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