Even before the brand split from Dodge, Ram trucks were regarded as among the toughest, most powerful vehicles on the road — and off. The brand has only bolstered its reputation for toughness since Dodge spun off the Ram truck brand in 2009, and in 2021 the truck maker pushed its power credentials to certifiable next levels with the release of the Ram 1500 TRX.
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The super-powered pickup debuted with a supercharged 6.2L V8 Hemi under the hood. When it made its way to the streets, Dodge’s legendary Hellcat power bestowed upon the Ram 1500 TRX an astonishing 702 horsepower that, when coupled with 650 pound-feet of torque, gave the truck the ability to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Those numbers easily made the vehicle one of the most powerful pickup trucks on the road, and it continued to dominate that conversation until the TRX was discontinued.
Despite all the chatter surrounding the TRX, it seems there are still some unanswered questions about its name. There have, of course, long been rumors among Ram faithful that the manufacturer named the truck after the Tyrannosaurus rex, in direct response to its primary competitor, the Ford Raptor. However, that rumor has officially been debunked by Mike Gilliam, a key member of the Ram design team. Moreover, Gilliam said that TRX also isn’t an acronym for anything, and that the designation was chosen for a couple of specific reasons.
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