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Ram 1500

A Viper V10 in the SRT-10. A 777-hp supercharged V8 in the 2027 SRT TRX.12

Researched October 26, 2026 from 34 sources

Also called

  • Big RigThe second generation's highway-truck look used bold fenders and a large grille, with Kenworths among its inspirations.34
  • T-RexAn informal dinosaur reading of TRX; Ram embraced the theme with a T. rex holding a raptor beneath the airbox cover.56

At a glance

0400800
95–777 hpPower
0510
3.5–8.8 s0–60 mph
0125250
170.6–248 km/hTop speed
05001,000
230–922 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,327–2,880 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.123111316

Engine
DT: V6/V8 eTorque, Hurricane I6, EcoDiesel V6; SRT-10: 8.3 L V10112
Layout
Front-engine; rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive3
Gearbox
3-8-speed autos; early 4/5-speed manuals; SRT-10 regular cab: 6-speed manual1312
Built at
DT: Sterling Heights Assembly, US; Saltillo Truck Assembly, Mexico12

The story

Dodge's D-series took the Ram name for 1981; Ram became a separate truck brand in 2010. The 2019 Laramie showed the formula's reach: coil-spring comfort while towing and hauling.37

1994: Payne's big-rig design breaks through19942004: SRT-10 clocks 248.784 km/h20042009: 390 hp and 552 Nm, riding on coils20092013: Air springs and eight speeds20132014: 240-hp EcoDiesel joins the range20142019: DT wins MotorTrend Truck of the Year20192021: 702-hp TRX stretches its legs20212025: Hurricane sixes replace the Hemi20252026: Customer demand brings the Hemi back2026 Dodge D-series (1972 redesign) (D/W): 1972–1980D/WDodge Ram (first generation) (D/W): 1981–1993D/WDodge Ram 1500 (second generation) (BR/BE): 1994–2001BR/BEDodge Ram / Ram 1500 (fourth generation) (DS): 2009–2024DSRam 1500 (fifth generation) (DT): 2019–presentDT 19801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones39122122
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YearWhat happened
1972–1980Dodge D-series (1972 redesign) (D/W)
1981–1993Dodge Ram (first generation) (D/W)
1994–2001Dodge Ram 1500 (second generation) (BR/BE)
2009–2024Dodge Ram / Ram 1500 (fourth generation) (DS)
2019–presentRam 1500 (fifth generation) (DT)
1994Payne's big-rig design breaks through
2004SRT-10 clocks 248.784 km/h
2009390 hp and 552 Nm, riding on coils
2013Air springs and eight speeds
2014240-hp EcoDiesel joins the range
2019DT wins MotorTrend Truck of the Year
2021702-hp TRX stretches its legs
2025Hurricane sixes replace the Hemi
2026Customer demand brings the Hemi back
  1. 1994

    Payne's big-rig design breaks through

    Bob Lutz gives Philip E. Payne a free hand; tractor-trailer proportions and Power Wagon cues define the new 1994 Ram 1500.8

  2. 2004

    SRT-10 clocks 248.784 km/h

    NASCAR driver Brendan Gaughan takes the Viper-engined SRT-10 to a production-truck record averaging 248.784 km/h.1

  3. 2009

    390 hp and 552 Nm, riding on coils

    DS gains five-link rear coils and RamBox. Its Hemi packs 390 hp and 552 Nm, with towing ability praised over an 11-month test.910

  4. 2013

    Air springs and eight speeds

    A 305-hp Pentastar V6 joins the DS, with an available eight-speed automatic and adjustable, self-leveling four-corner air suspension.9

  5. 2014

    240-hp EcoDiesel joins the range

    The 3.0 L EcoDiesel V6 adds 240 hp, 569 Nm and an eight-speed automatic; long-term testing praises its towing composure.911

  6. 2019

    DT wins MotorTrend Truck of the Year

    Sterling Heights builds the new DT; DS survives as Classic through 2024. A 12-month Laramie verdict later backs the award.37912

  7. 2021

    702-hp TRX stretches its legs

    The TRX pairs a 702-hp, supercharged 6.2 L V8 and four-wheel drive with 13 inches of front suspension travel and 14 at the rear.513

  8. 2025

    Hurricane sixes replace the Hemi

    Twin-turbo Hurricane sixes bring 420 or 540 hp, replacing the Hemi; the 540-hp RHO adds Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks.121415

  9. 2026

    Customer demand brings the Hemi back

    The 5.7 L Hemi eTorque returns for 2026 at 395 hp and 556 Nm, with up to 5,203 kg towing and 794 kg payload.14

Every generation

  • Dodge D-series (1972 redesign)
    D/W1972–1980
  • Dodge Ram (first generation)
    D/W1981–1993
  • Dodge Ram 1500 (second generation)
    BR/BE1994–2001
  • Dodge Ram 1500 (DR)
    DR
  • Dodge Ram / Ram 1500 (fourth generation)
    DS2009–2024
  • Ram 1500 (fifth generation)
    DT2019–present

Power over the years

From 175 hp to 777 hp in 35 years.

0200400600800 1995200020052010201520202025 hp 1992 · 175 hp · 3.9 L Magnum V61992 · 230 hp · 5.2 L Magnum V81997 · 245 hp · 5.9 L Magnum V82004 · 345 hp · Rumble Bee 5.7 L Hemi2004 · 500 hp · SRT-10 8.3 L Viper V102009 · 390 hp · 5.7 L Hemi V82013 · 305 hp · 3.6 L Pentastar V62014 · 240 hp · 3.0 L EcoDiesel V62021 · 702 hp · TRX 6.2 L supercharged V82025 · 420 hp · Hurricane standard output2025 · 540 hp · Hurricane high output / RHO2027 · 777 hp · SRT TRX / SRT Rumble Bee 777 hp SRT TRX / SRT Rumble Bee 175 hp 3.9 L Magnum V6
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YearHorsepowerModel
19921753.9 L Magnum V6
19922305.2 L Magnum V8
19972455.9 L Magnum V8
2004345Rumble Bee 5.7 L Hemi
2004500SRT-10 8.3 L Viper V10
20093905.7 L Hemi V8
20133053.6 L Pentastar V6
20142403.0 L EcoDiesel V6
2021702TRX 6.2 L supercharged V8
2025420Hurricane standard output
2025540Hurricane high output / RHO
2027777SRT TRX / SRT Rumble Bee

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Tradesman / Big Horn / Lone Star (DT)

  • Laramie / Longhorn / Limited / Tungsten (DT)

    Standard

    Laramie / Longhorn / Limited / Tungsten (DT)

  • Rebel / Warlock (2025)

    Performance

    Rebel / Warlock (2025)

    2025

    420 hp
  • RHO

    Performance

    RHO

    2025

    540 hp

  • Performance

    Rumble Bee / 392 / SRT (2027)

    2027

  • TRX

    Performance

    TRX

    2021–2024

    702 hp
  • SRT TRX

    Performance

    SRT TRX

    2027

    777 hp
  • SRT-10

    Performance

    SRT-10

    2004–2006

    500 hp

    10,046 built

  • Indy 500 Special Edition / SS/T

    Special

    Indy 500 Special Edition / SS/T

  • Rumble Bee (2004–2005)

    Limited

    Rumble Bee (2004–2005)

    2004–2005

    345 hp
  • Daytona

    Limited

    Daytona

    2005

    345 hp
  • TRX Final Edition

    Limited

    TRX Final Edition

    2024

    702 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • 1981–1993 trucks have squared-off bodies, rectangular headlights and wraparound taillights.3
  • The 1994 redesign pairs a big-rig grille with bold, separate-looking front fenders.34
  • DT trucks carry RAM lettering and a redesigned ram's-head badge on the tailgate.12
  • DT wheels have six lugs, a change from every earlier Ram generation.12
  • On DS trucks, optional RamBox compartments are built into the cargo-bed sides.9

Year by year

  1. 1998

    Quad Cab adds small rear clamshell doors; rounded black plastic side mirrors also arrive.3

  2. 2006

    SRT-10's large chrome door and tailgate logos give way to smaller chrome-and-red badges.1

  3. 2013

    DS gets a revised grille and front bumper, new wheels and optional projector headlights.9

  4. 2025

    Rebel gains a new black, powder-coated off-road front bumper and LED fog lamps.15

  5. 2026

    Hemi trucks gain a fender-mounted Symbol of Protest badge: a ram's head powered by a V8 block.14

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Ram 1500
    1500
    Photo of a Ford F-150 (2025)
    Ford F-150 (2025)

    Ford F-150 (2025)

    The F-150's front side windows have a visibility dip; Big Horn Rams have a chrome grille, bumpers and handles.1216

  • Photo of a Ram 1500
    1500
    Photo of a Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
    Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

    Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

    On the 2021 TRX, running lights sit inside the hood scoop; twin matte-black exhaust tips measure 5 inches.5

  • Photo of a Ram 1500
    1500
    Photo of a Ram 2500
    Ram 2500

    Ram 2500

    The 2025 Big Horn's broad chrome nose can look heavy-duty; look for six-lug wheels on the DT 1500.1216

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $9.9K–$82.5K2225

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $9,900–$82,500 2005 · $32,000 · US base, Daytona2009 · $22,420 · US base, V6 regular cab RWD2009 · $48,285 · US tested, SLT Crew Cab 4x42014 · $45,905 · US base, Outdoorsman EcoDiesel 4x42019 · $62,020 · US tested, Laramie Hemi Crew 4x42021 · $71,690 · US base, TRX2024 · $117,625 · US base, TRX Final; excl. dest.2025 · $53,530 · US base, Big Horn 4x42025 · $69,995 · US base, RHO; excl. destination2027 · $102,590 · US base, SRT TRX 2025 · $14,300 · 2012 Crew Cab 4x4, 91k miles, BaT2025 · $16,000 · 2005 SLT Rumble Bee, 38k miles, BaT2025 · $15,500 · 1995 Laramie SLT 4x4, 43k miles, BaT2026 · $82,500 · 2022 TRX Crew Cab 4x4, 606 miles, BaT2026 · $71,100 · 2021 TRX Crew Cab 4x4, 10k miles, BaT2026 · $9,900 · 1996 Laramie SLT, 41k miles, BaT2026 · $40,000 · 2006 SRT-10 regular cab 6-speed, 18k miles, BaT2026 · $80,000 · 2023 TRX Crew Cab 4x4, 7k miles, BaT2026 · $52,000 · 2004 SRT-10 6-Speed, 7k miles, BaT2026 · $8,900 · 2004 SLT Quad Cab, 77k miles, BaT $82.5K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2005Price when new$32,000US base, Daytona
2009Price when new$22,420US base, V6 regular cab RWD
2009Price when new$48,285US tested, SLT Crew Cab 4x4
2014Price when new$45,905US base, Outdoorsman EcoDiesel 4x4
2019Price when new$62,020US tested, Laramie Hemi Crew 4x4
2021Price when new$71,690US base, TRX
2024Price when new$117,625US base, TRX Final; excl. dest.
2025Price when new$53,530US base, Big Horn 4x4
2025Price when new$69,995US base, RHO; excl. destination
2027Price when new$102,590US base, SRT TRX
2025Auction sale$14,3002012 Crew Cab 4x4, 91k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$16,0002005 SLT Rumble Bee, 38k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$15,5001995 Laramie SLT 4x4, 43k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$82,5002022 TRX Crew Cab 4x4, 606 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$71,1002021 TRX Crew Cab 4x4, 10k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$9,9001996 Laramie SLT, 41k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$40,0002006 SRT-10 regular cab 6-speed, 18k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$80,0002023 TRX Crew Cab 4x4, 7k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$52,0002004 SRT-10 6-Speed, 7k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$8,9002004 SLT Quad Cab, 77k miles, BaT
2026Value today$9,900–$82,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “248.784 km/h in a production pickup”
    • “75 Daytonas delivered with a parade lap”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  6. 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Has the Most Savage Easter Egg Ever caranddriver.com
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  26. 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Crew Cab 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $71,100 on May 12, 2026 (Lot #242,119) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. Original-Owner 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,000 on October 13, 2026 (Lot #268,249) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  29. No Reserve: 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,900 on February 12, 2026 (Lot #229,801) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. 7k-Mile 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Crew Cab 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $80,000 on October 3, 2026 (Lot #266,519) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 7k-Mile 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $52,000 on June 5, 2026 (Lot #246,219) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2012 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,300 on October 29, 2025 (Lot #217,067) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  34. No Reserve: 43k-Mile 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie SLT 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $15,500 on May 16, 2025 (Lot #192,061) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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