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Ram Reveals Short‑Wheelbase Rumble Bee Trucks Led by 777‑HP Hellcat SRT

Designed as a high‑margin halo under Stellantis’ FastLane 2030 plan, the compact quad‑cab Rumble Bee preserves a traditional V‑8 driving experience by dropping stop/start and mild‑hybrid assist.

Overview

  • Ram unveiled the 2027 Rumble Bee family on Wednesday, May 20 with three V‑8 trims including a range‑topping SRT Hellcat that the company rates at 777 horsepower and claims will do 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a targeted 170 mph.
  • Every Rumble Bee is a quad‑cab short‑bed street truck with roughly a 13‑inch shorter wheelbase than a standard 1500 to improve on‑road handling and reduce frame flex.
  • Ram confirmed a staged rollout and factory: the 5.7‑liter model is due late 2026 while the 392 and Hellcat SRT arrive in the first half of 2027 and all Rumble Bees will be built in Saltillo, Mexico.
  • Higher‑trim 392 and SRT models include track‑oriented hardware such as an optional or standard Track Pack, adjustable air suspension, 325‑mm rear tires, large Brembo front brakes, launch control and dedicated drive modes, and Ram says towing and payload capacities remain intact.
  • Ram and Stellantis position the Rumble Bee as a low‑volume, attention‑driving halo to lift brand profile and margins as part of a broader return to V‑8 performance, a strategic bet the company is making despite higher U.S. fuel prices.