2027 Ram 1500 SRT Rumble Bee Photos, Specs, and 0-60 Time

The latest Ram is a high-performance muscle truck with 777 horsepower, track-tuned handling, and a 170-mph top speed.

John Coyle | 

Jun 2, 2026 | 5 min read

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Ram has just unveiled the 2027 1500 Rumble Bee SRT, and it's a monster of a machine, almost certain to shake up the high-performance truck segment. Although recent years have seen some seriously potent pickups hit showrooms, they've been primarily focused on off-roading. The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT is a street truck, leaning on the muscle-car heritage of its sibling brand, Dodge, and bringing the performance fight to the pavement. At the moment, there's nothing quite like it on the market.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT Power

Under its aggressively vented hood, the 1500 Rumble Bee SRT is packing the same supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine as the off-road-focused TRX, meaning there's a whopping 777 horsepower and 680 pound-feet of torque on tap. Power is piped to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, and in a nod to enthusiasts, the engineers included the ability to disconnect the front axle, allowing for burnouts and donuts. Ram says the sprint from zero to 60 mph takes just 3.4 seconds and estimates a top speed of a license-forfeiting 170 mph. 

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT Suspension

Just as the Ram TRX is designed to tackle terrain, the Rumble Bee SRT is engineered to tear up tarmac. During development, Ram engineers were determined to deliver handling more akin to a performance car than a truck, opting for an air suspension system featuring Bilstein adaptive shock absorbers. Seven different drive modes are available, including sport, snow, and tow settings. Selecting track mode lowers the Rumble Bee by 1.5 inches for better cornering at the limit.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT Wheels and Brakes

To help put all the power to the ground, the Rumble Bee SRT sports massive wheels that are 22 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and wrapped in high-performance all-season Goodyear rubber. For perspective, Ram says this is the largest wheel-and-tire combination seen in its family of brands since the Dodge Viper era. Up front, the truck features massive 16.1-inch brake rotors paired with six-piston Brembo calipers.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT Aerodynamics

Given the Rumble Bee SRT's immense power and the ballistic top speed, aerodynamic elements play a key role in both cooling and downforce. Up front, massive vents on the hood work in tandem with a 4.5-inch front splitter and an underbody aero shield to funnel cool air to the engine bay, brakes, and transmission. At the rear, an available tri-fold cargo bed tonneau cover works with a spoiler to generate downforce and improve stability at high speeds.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Cab and Bed

The Rumble Bee is the only truck in Ram's stable that pairs its Quad Cab design with a short bed. This combination, along with the flared fenders, contributes to the truck's aggressive appearance and also results in a wheelbase that's 13 inches shorter than that of other Quad Cab trucks. The tighter proportions reduce frame flex by 10%, which should pay dividends during high-speed maneuvering, where the increased rigidity will help the suspension perform at its best.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Interior

The Rumble Bee's interior features numerous elements that reflect the truck's high-performance nature. It features a flat-bottom steering wheel, and its large paddle shifters are constructed from aluminum, which should provide a satisfying feel as drivers snap off shifts. According to the automaker, the truck's designers wanted to install an old-school analog gauge cluster — but went digital because Ram didn't have a unit capable of reaching 170 mph.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Trim Levels

The 1500 Rumble Bee SRT will be the top-spec version of the new muscle truck. The base Rumble Bee will come with a 5.7-liter V8 making 395 horsepower, while the mid-tier Rumble Bee 392 will be equipped with a 6.4-liter V8 good for 470 horsepower. Neither includes the SRT's air suspension; the standard truck and the 392 instead feature conventional coil springs with independent articulation up front and a five-link system at the rear. Notably, a Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack is available with performance upgrades, which include the SRT's air suspension.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Towing and Payload

While all versions of the 1500 Rumble Bee were designed with performance in mind, owners who seek to use their truck as a truck shouldn't be too disappointed. In other words, this rig isn't all show and no tow. According to the press release, the properly configured Rumble Bee will be able to tow up to 8,890 pounds and carry a payload of up to 1,160 pounds. While that figure is shy of the maximum a Ram 1500 can accommodate, a version set up to tow that much trailer probably isn't one that drivers will be tempted to track.

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2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Availability

Ram says the standard Rumble Bee will be available toward the end of the year, while the more robust SRT and 392 variants will arrive in 2027. As of publication, no pricing information was available. But given that the TRX lists at around $100,000, it's likely the range-topping SRT won't be cheap. For the base Rumble Bee, pricing may fall somewhere between the current Warlock, which starts at about $56,000, and the RHO, which starts at around $77,000, including destination costs.

John Coyle

John has been in the automotive industry for nearly two decades. Over that time, he's driven Jeeps through Moab, tackled Fuji Speedway in a Lexus LFA, experienced the insanity of the Gumball 3000, and survived daily driving a 1978 Jaguar. He has served as editor-in-chief for AutoNation Drive, managing editor for Internet Brands Automotive, and events editor for CarDomain. When he rides his beloved Triumph Bonneville, he wears all the gear, all the time. He lives in Los Angeles with the coolest girl in the world and three black cats.