Ram claims title of having fastest pick-up truck

The Ram 1500 TRX sets a fast pace in the world of pick up trucks. Photo: Ram

The all-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is officially the fastest and most powerful mass produced pick up truck in the world.

With a 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 engine, the Ram 1500 TRX produces 524 kW of power and 882Nm of torque with a top speed of 190km/h and 0-100km in 4.5 seconds. Not bad for a 2880kg pick up truck.

The announcement is also part of the competition between Ford and Ram when it comes to having the fastest ute, with the likes of the high-performance Ford F-150 Raptor.

“The all-new 2021 Ram TRX sets the benchmark for extreme performance pickup trucks and solidifies Ram Truck’s position as the off-road truck leader,” said Mike Koval, Head of Ram Brand, FCA – North America. 

“Ram has a strong history of high-performance trucks and TRX adds to that while expanding the light-duty lineup with the segment’s best combination of performance, capability, luxury and technology.”

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX frame, engine and front suspension. Photo: Ram

The all-new 2021 Ram TRX features an aggressive stance and an impossibly wide, muscular body wrapped over the top of it. Like a mixed martial arts fighter in a tailored tuxedo, the Ram TRX makes an impactful visual statement with an acute “hourglass” body design that features composite flares and fender wells that have been stretched to cover aggressive 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory 325/65/R18 All-Terrain tyres..

Ram TRX is 203mm wider when compared to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, and the composite flares help to compensate for a 152mm increase in track width. 

The hood scoop is responsible for 50 percent of air entering the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V-8 engine while the other 50 percent enters through the grille. 

The hood scoop is responsible for 50 percent of air entering the engine. Photo: Ram

The TRX will go into production early in the fourth quarter and is expected to arrive in USA dealerships by the end of the year. No word yet if New Zealand will get a few.

And if you want to know what TRX stands for, it’s a play on "T. rex" with another jab at Ford.

Koval said the battle will hark back to the prehistoric era by declaring that the TRX "destroys" Raptors. 

Stay tuned as Ford sets about tuning the Raptor to take on the TRX.

Ram boss Mike Koval with the TRX. Photo: Ram