A year after discontinuing the HEMI engine in its pickup trucks, Ram announced it will be returning the engine to certain models.

Ram is offering a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 as an optional engine for the 2026 Ram 1500 full-size pickup with 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.

The V-8's resurrection comes as President Donald Trump's administration and a GOP-controlled Congress have moved toward cutting back stringent emissions and fuel economy standards, including those set by California. The reversal also comes as Ram has continually delayed launching its planned new electrified pickups.