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Hemi vs. Hurricane: Which 2026 Ram 1500 Engine Is the Best Choice for You?

Ram brought the Hemi V8 back—but does that actually make it the best engine for the Ram 1500? In this head-to-head test review, we compare two nearly identical Ram 1500 trucks: one with the 5.7L Hemi V8, and one with the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six. Same trim, same transmission, same options—only the engines are different.

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