The RAM Hurricane engine changed the conversation around what a half-ton truck can do under the hood. If you have wondered whether a twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine can really replace a V8, the numbers speak for themselves. At Blaise Alexander Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM of State College, we have watched RAM truck performance climb higher with every Hurricane-equipped truck we sell.
From V8 Muscle to Twin-Turbo Power
For decades, RAM truck performance meant one thing: a V8 under the hood. The 3.0-liter Hurricane SO Twin Turbo I-6 engine changed that math, delivering 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque, topping the 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque produced by the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque. Step up to the Hurricane HO Twin Turbo I-6 engine, and you will find 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque, proof that fewer cylinders can still get the job done.
Real Capability on the Job Site
More horsepower only matters if you can put it to work on the job site. Choose the Hurricane SO Twin Turbo I-6 engine, and you get a 2026 RAM 1500 that tows up to 11,610 lbs and hauls up to 1,930 lbs of payload (when properly equipped), enough for just about any trailer or job you take on, and it beats the HEMI V8 max towing figure. The Hurricane HO Twin Turbo I-6 engine still tows up to 10,000 lbs while putting down the strongest six-cylinder numbers in the RAM 1500 lineup.
Test Drive New RAM Trucks in State College, PA
The RAM Hurricane engine did more than add horsepower; it changed what a half-ton truck can handle on the job site and the highway. If you are ready to feel that difference, schedule a test drive and explore the power under the hood of a new RAM truck. At Blaise Alexander Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of State College, we will match you with the powertrain built for your work and your weekends.