Ram revived the Rumble Bee nameplate with two distinct powertrains. The flagship SRT Hellcat variant produces 777 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque, pricing it just under $100,000. The base Rumble Bee uses Ram's 5.7-liter V8, priced at $62,790, delivering conventional performance without the supercharged aggression.
The Hellcat engine represents Ram's most powerful production truck offering to date. Lifted directly from Dodge's muscle car lineup, this supercharged 6.2-liter V8 transforms the Rumble Bee into a genuine street truck competitor against Ford's F-150 Raptor and Chevrolet's Silverado ZR2. Ram positions the Rumble Bee as a bridge between full-size pickup utility and muscle car theater.
The Rumble Bee name carries heritage. It originally appeared on Dodge Dakotas in the 2000s as a performance variant. Ram's revival taps nostalgia while leveraging modern truck architecture and available advanced tech, differentiating it from other performance pickups in the market.
Pricing matters here. At just under $100K for the SRT Hellcat version, Ram undercuts comparable high-output trucks. Buyers pay premium dollars but stay below six-figure territory, a psychological threshold that matters in the truck market. The base model at $62,790 offers Rumble Bee styling and adequate power for buyers who want the look without the supercharged commitment.
Both versions ride on Ram's current 1500 platform, ensuring modern safety features, infotainment systems, and cab comfort. The trucks wear aggressive styling cues including unique grille treatments, special badging, and what Ram calls "street truck" design language.
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