Video: Ram TRX Test Mule Sounds Like It Has A Straight-Six

The High Output motor makes an impressive amount of power, but 510 hp is nowhere near the monstrous figures provided by the existing 6.2-liter supercharged V8. With 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, only a handful ofmore powerful trucksare out there.

Ram has already said it would offer the facelifted 1500 with the Hurricane 6 engine, but the TRX will probably receive an upgraded version. Tuning a straight-six to 700 hp will be a tall order, but Ram will have to deliver if it wants to match the new Raptor R in terms of sheer performance. We expect electrification to be involved in some way. But even if it does, we have a feeling Mopar fans will be disappointed.

There's no denying the test mule in the video above sounds good, but a turbocharged six is no match for a supercharged V8.

Part of the Ram TRX's appeal was its raucous, whiny V8. We wonder if people would still be interested in paying $85,000 for an inline-six-powered truck, regardless of the power and performance.

As Stellantis inches closer to its electrification goals, it seems the American brands are doing away with the V8. We've known for some time that the Challenger and Charger will no longer beoffered with an eight-cylinder. Thankfully, it should live on in the Durango for a short while, at least. With the TRX living on borrowed time, it's a matter of months before the iconic 6.2-liter is relegated to the past.

2024 will be thefinal model year for the TRX, with a Final Editionsaying goodbye to the iconic truck. We will be surprised if the six-cylinder TRX sticks around for long; withthe 1500 REV on the way, we anticipate an electric TRX to arrive before 2030.