If you're a die-hard Connecticut Ram fan, you don't need an introduction to the venerable HEMI® V8 engine. Introduced back in 2003 with that year's Dodge Ram, this beloved 8-cylinder powerhouse powered countless models from every brand we sell here at Valenti Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. But in the auto industry, the only constant is change, and innovations in powertrain technology have come fast and swift in recent years. Now, Ram engineers are pulling the wraps off an all-new engine that's as advanced as the first-generation HEMI® engine was in its time: the turbocharged Hurricane I-6.
The introduction of this new Ram turbocharged engine begs the question: how does this I-6 stack up to the brand's classic V8? To answer that question -- and to showcase the new powerplant's efficiencies in both fuel economy and power delivery -- we've arranged the following Ram HEMI® vs. Hurricane engine comparison. Check out all the ways the new Hurricane engine pushes the envelope below, then visit our Mystic Ram dealer for a test-drive of this cutting-edge new powertrain.
What Is the Ram Hurricane Engine?
The new Hurricane engine is a flagship powertrain that showcases everything the brand's engineers are capable of. Boasting three liters of displacement and six cylinders arranged in an inline configuration, the new Hurricane is smaller than the outgoing HEMI® in both displacement and cylinder count -- yet outmuscles the old HEMI® significantly.
How Much Horsepower Does the 2025 Ram 1500 3.0-Liter Hurricane Make?
In standard tune, the new Hurricane delivers 420 horsepower, a full 25 more horsepower than the 395-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI® engine. Upgrade to the high-output Hurricane I6 for 540 horsepower, which significantly outclasses nearly every previous Ram 1500 for sale.
How Much Can the Ram Hurricane Engine Tow?
In its base tune, the Hurricane allows the 2025 Ram 1500 to tow 11,550 pounds, making it highly competitive with full-size trucks from competing brands. As for payload? Equip your truck with the standard-output engine and you can load the bed with nearly a literal ton of weight -- 1,980 pounds, to be exact.
How Many MPGs Does the Ram 3.0 Hurricane Get?
Up to 25 miles per gallon on the highway in standard tune. The significance of this number can't be overstated. Not only is the new Hurricane significantly more powerful than the outgoing HEMI® -- it's also more efficient. To put the impressive Hurricane mpg ratings in perspective, the last of the Ram V8 trucks topped out at 23 highway mpg in their most efficient configuration. More power and better fuel economy -- that's the promise of the Ram Hurricane engine.
Buy a Ram Hurricane Truck in Mystic Today
Ready to take home the most impressive new truck engine on the market? Contact Valenti Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today and ask about buying a 2025 Ram 1500 equipped with a Hurricane engine. Fast, efficient, powerful and refined, the Hurricane engine lineup resets expectations. Come experience this for yourself with a new Ram test-drive today.
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