--- title: "Report: Hemi V-8 production begins in August" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2025/03/report-hemi-v-8-production-begins-in-august/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2025-03-24T15:52:55+00:00" modified: "2025-07-23T15:09:28+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/et023_024epkn2e10g5i0bo3v8ao023ulie6a-copy.webp" --- # Report: Hemi V-8 production begins in August By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2025-03-24T15:52:55+00:00 Updated: 2025-07-23T15:09:28+00:00 ![Featured image]() Rumor has it that Stellantis will continue its plans to restart the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine, and other Hemi engine variants. According to [MoparInsiders.com](), the Dundee Engine Plant will start production in August. ## Hemi V-8 production is for 2026 Ram 1500 trucks This news coincides with recent reports suggesting the Hemi lineup of engines will make its return in the 1500 trucks after a one-year hiatus. The latest news states production will begin in August for the 5.7-liter V-8 as well as the 6.4-liter [Apache]() V-8 found in SRT models and the 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V-8 engines. Note the 6.4-liter Apache V-8 differs from the currently available 6.4-liter V-8 Hemi used in Ram HD trucks. These engines had been built at the [Saltillo North Engine Plant]() in Saltillo, Mexico, and were replaced by the twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-6 engine found in the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer as well as the 2025 Ram 1500s, including the [RHO](). The change in engine strategy was pushed by former [CEO Carlos Tavares](), according to insider sources. Now, his rapid departure in December 2024 plus the return of [Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis]() along with a change in politics, has led to the Hemi coming back. *MoparInsiders* reports the engine will remain based on the prior-generation architecture, and there could be slight changes to the engines before they arrive. ## Our take on the renewed Hemi V-8 production This is a really interesting development, and I remain convinced Stellantis will offer the Hemi in a [new TRX model]() as well as roll out a Ram 1500 SRT. Also, I can see them offering the 5.7-liter Hemi in the Tradesman and the Big Horn while reserving the high-output Hurricane engine for more premium trims like the Tungsten. This is similar to how Ford positions its engine lineup. What about the RHO? It will be the cheaper option for a sport truck compared to the TRX, which could see a substantial jump in starting price, think $30k more — like Ford Raptor and Raptor R. 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