2026 Ram 1500: Full Powertrain Details Revealed
New Ram 1500 Performance Specs at Leavens Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
The Ram 1500 is a prevailing favourite among truck enthusiasts for its timeless sense of style, rugged build, adrenaline-jumping performance capability, and sheer power of up to 540 horsepower, 521 lb-ft of torque, and 11,570 lbs of hauling. Though it’s defined as ‘light duty,’ it’s far from lightweight, and will help you make light work of tricky jobs like transporting hefty work materials or shipping your boat out to the lake to catch some rays on the water. But you may be wondering: what’s its secret? What’s the special X factor that keeps North America coming back to the Ram 1500 over other trucks on the market? Leavens Chrysler has the answer! Keep reading to check out the 2026 Ram 1500’s latest powertrain stats, including the 3.0 L Twin Turbo Hurricane and its High Output counterpart, the 3.0 L Pentastar V6, and the celebrated return of Ram’s thundering 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine! What’s more, it’s got plenty of state-of-the-art towing tech that makes even your most unwieldy hauling jobs a snap!
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Return of the HEMI V8: Ram 1500 Engine Options
You heard right: the 2026 Ram 1500 marks the return of the 5.7 L HEMI V8, accompanied by the announcement of Canada’s Best Full-Size Truck Powertrain Limited Warranty at 10 years/160,000km of coverage (whichever comes first). The V8 is a fantastically balanced, widely available option for drivers wanting some thunder under the hood, achieving 395 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque, and a max 11,310 lbs of hauling power, bolstered by a max payload of 1,750 lbs.
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2026 Ram 1500 Engine Options |
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| Engine |
3.0 L High-Output Twin Turbo Hurricane |
3.0 L I6 SO Twin Turbo Hurricane |
3.6 L Pentastar V6 with eTorque |
5.7 L HEMI V8 |
| Horsepower |
540 |
420 |
305 |
395 |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
521 |
469 |
269 |
410 |
| Max Towing (kg / lb) |
4,500 / 9,920 |
5,248 / 11,570 |
3,679 / 8,110 |
5,130 / 11,310 |
| Max Payload (kg / lb) |
690 / 1,520 |
898 / 1,980 |
1,075 / 2,370 |
794 / 1,750 |
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Specialized Towing Tech: A Helping Hand for Heavy Hauls
The 2026 Ram 1500 is a smart worker, loaded with a wealth of towing tech to take the guesswork out of hitching, hauling, and maintaining your trailer health. From visibility to tire pressure, the 2026 Ram 1500 has you covered with the Most Available Towing Technology Features Ever Offered on a Ram 1500:
- Trailer Health Monitor
- Trailer Reverse Guidance
- Digital Rearview Mirror
- Trailer Auto Hitch Assist
- Trailer Tow Mirrors
Shop the 2026 Ram 1500 at Leavens Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
The 2026 Ram 1500 is available now at Leavens Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, so come on down to shop the selection and book yourself a test drive around London, ON! We’ve got all the accessories you need for better-than-ever workdays, from floor mats and seat covers, to lights and lockable storage. Get in touch with our team today for more information, or shop our full range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles to explore more new and used pickup trucks!