<ul><li>The Hemi V8 engine is returning to the Ram 1500 lineup for 2026 after being removed in 2025 in favor of twin-turbo 3.0-liter I6 engines.</li><li>Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis acknowledged the mistake of removing the Hemi V8 and expressed that customer satisfaction is a top priority for the brand.</li><li>While the Hemi 5.7-liter V8 retains its output of 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, it now comes with a standard performance exhaust system and a 33-gallon fuel tank.</li><li>Despite not being the most powerful option, the Hemi V8 offers a payload capacity of 1,750 pounds and a towing limit of 11,470 pounds in the Ram 1500.</li></ul>

The Hemi V8 Returns to the Ram 1500 for 2026

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