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

The rumors are starting to bear fruit as the Hemi V8 triumphantly returns to the 2026 Ram 1500. After angering a lot of its customer base, the truck brand under the direction of Amsterdam-based Stellantis has brought back the burly engine.

Stellantis brands Dodge and Ram are closely associated with the Hemi V8 engine, but this legendary mill has gradually been phased out in favor of the newer Hurricane twin-turbocharged six-cylinder. Now,