The 2021 Ram TRX Makes its Entrance

The Ford F-150 Raptor is no longer alone in its class. This week, Ram finally lifted the veil on the much-anticipated 2021 Ram 1500 TRX model. Given what’s on its spec sheet, things are likely already in motion over at Ford HQ.  

The Ram TRX concept was introduced in 2016. It's been a long wait, but from what we’re seeing here, it was worth it. The beast just presented will make for a lot of drooling by pickup fans. And the fun starts with what's under the hood.

As you would expect and hope, lurking beneath that hood is a supercharged 6.2L V8, a unit we know well as the Hellcat. Serving the Ram TRX will be a 702-hp mill - 5 less than the Dodge Challenger and Charger, due to a higher intake to account for the truck's ability to travel in 32 inches of deep water. Company engineers explain further that they used a deeper oil pan, and the exhaust manifold was designed to accommodate that as well.

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According to Ram, the TRX will be able to speed from 0-160 km/h in about 10.5 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds, all at a top speed of 118 mph or 190 km/h. Ironically, that figure is limited by the size of the T-speed rated tires, which are 365/65R18. These must be able to operate on asphalt and off the beaten path.

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