Ram will phase out the eTorque mild-hybrid system from the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 in the 2027 Ram 1500, a change that also removes the automatic stop/start feature from HEMI-powered trucks.

The move returns the HEMI to a more conventional non-hybrid layout after Ram made eTorque the required V8 configuration when the engine returned for the 2026 model year. Non-hybrid trucks are expected to reach dealers this fall, though some early 2027 models will still be built with the outgoing eTorque setup during the production changeover.

HEMI Output Stays the Same

The non-hybrid 5.7-liter HEMI V8 keeps its familiar output: 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. The engine also retains Ram’s Multi-Displacement System, which can shut down four cylinders under light loads. What disappears is the belt-driven motor-generator, the 48-volt battery pack mounted behind the rear seat, and the stop/start hardware tied to eTorque.

That equipment represented roughly 120 pounds of hardware. The eTorque system also provided up to 130 lb-ft of brief supplemental torque during acceleration, so that low-speed assist goes away, even though the engine’s rated torque remains unchanged.

Why Ram Is Making the Change

The timing follows a rollback of federal emissions policies, including credits that had helped encourage stop/start technology. The eTorque version also gave Ram a faster route to bring the HEMI back for 2026 because certification data and calibrations already existed.

“Starting early in the 2027 model year, Ram will phase out the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque, replacing it with the non-hybridized version of the 5.7-liter HEMI V8.”

For drivers, the practical result is straightforward: the truck should start, idle, and pull away more like a traditional V8 pickup, without shutting the engine off at red lights. It also means fewer hybrid-specific components in the powertrain, though Ram has not claimed a specific reliability improvement.

Pricing and Market Position

The 2027 Ram 1500 starts at $42,375, a $350 increase over the 2026 model. Ram has not tied that price change directly to the powertrain revision. The switch to non-eTorque HEMI production is expected to take place as the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant completes its transition.

The decision gives Ram a distinct position among full-size trucks. Ford continues to offer electrified F-150 variants, including the F-150 Hybrid and F-150 Lightning, while GM maintains mild-hybrid assistance on some V8 models. Ram, by contrast, is offering traditional V8 buyers a HEMI without automatic stop/start.

The broader 2027 Ram 1500 lineup still spans multiple powertrains, including the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque, Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six options, and high-performance HEMI variants. Removing eTorque from the 5.7-liter V8 does not narrow that range; it gives buyers who want a conventional V8 a clearer option within it.