2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee, RHO and TRX: Which Performance Truck Fits You
Three performance trucks for three kinds of drivers: what each is built for, how they differ and when each one reaches dealers.
The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee, the RHO and the TRX SRT are three different performance trucks for three different drivers. The Rumble Bee family is street and track muscle, the RHO is built for fast desert-style off-road running, and the TRX SRT sits at the top of Ram’s off-road performance. Ram lists all three for 2027, and the Rumble Bee versions arrive in stages.
This page is part of our full 2027 Ram 1500 buying guide for Bee Cave and Austin. Weighing everyday trims instead? Read the Tradesman-to-Tungsten trim comparison. Curious how each powertrain handles Hill Country grades? See choosing an engine for Hill Country driving.
Which performance Ram 1500 is right for you?
Choose the RHO for fast off-road running with a twin-turbo six, a Rumble Bee for a low, wide muscle truck on pavement and legal track days, and the TRX SRT if you want the top of Ram’s off-road performance.
Start with where the truck will spend its weekends. Private ranch roads, caliche tracks and organized off-road parks favor the RHO or TRX SRT, which ride high and soak up rough ground. A paved commute on Highway 71 or RM 620, plus the odd sanctioned track event, favors a Rumble Bee, which sits low and wide on air suspension.
What is the Ram 1500 RHO built for?
The RHO is Ram’s high-speed off-road truck, built to run quickly over rough, desert-style terrain rather than crawl over rocks. It pairs a high-output twin-turbo inline-six with off-road hardware, and for 2027 it gets a new rhino-head tailgate badge.
Ram’s 2027 press kit rates the high-output 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six, the engine behind the RHO, at 540 hp and 521 lb.-ft. with an eight-speed automatic. Twin-turbo means two turbochargers push extra air into the engine, so a six-cylinder makes big-engine power.
The RHO and TRX are the only high-performance off-road gas pickups to offer Hands-free Active Drive Assist, a Level 2+ system that can handle steering, braking and speed on approved highways while you keep watching the road. Ram lists the RHO in its 2027 off-road lineup, but our sources give no separate arrival date, so ask the store for current ordering status.
What are the Rumble Bee versions, and who is each for?
Ram builds four Rumble Bee muscle trucks for 2027: the Rumble Bee with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8, the Rumble Bee 392 with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8, the 392 Track Pack with performance upgrades, and the supercharged Rumble Bee SRT at the top.
What every Rumble Bee shares
Every 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee rides on what Ram calls a class-exclusive four-corner air suspension, which uses air springs instead of steel coils so ride height can change. It also gets 22-inch aluminum wheels and an active aero front splitter, a lip under the bumper that adjusts airflow at speed.
A longer-arm front suspension makes its track, the distance between the left and right wheels, 6.8 inches wider than a standard Ram 1500. Ram says the 5.7-liter model is the industry’s only production Quad Cab, short-bed, widebody half-ton.
Which Rumble Bee fits you
- Rumble Bee: 395 hp and 410 lb.-ft. from the 5.7-liter HEMI, for a muscle truck you drive every day.
- Rumble Bee 392: 470 hp from the 6.4-liter ‘Apache’ HEMI, for more naturally aspirated (non-supercharged) V8 power.
- Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack: the 392 with better aerodynamics, handling and braking plus 325/40R22 high-performance tires, for drivers who do sanctioned track days.
- Rumble Bee SRT: a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI making 777 hp at 6,500 rpm and 680 lb.-ft.; Ram calls it the first track-capable truck in more than 20 years.
Is there a 2027 Ram TRX SRT?
Yes. Ram has confirmed the 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT, opened orders and says it is now shipping to customers from the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan. It sits at the top of Ram’s off-road performance lineup.
The TRX SRT makes 777 hp and 680 lb.-ft., and Hands-free Active Drive Assist is standard. It is the first off-road product from Ram’s relaunched SRT Performance division, the brand’s in-house performance team, and the first SRT Ram in two decades.
Choose the TRX SRT over the RHO when you want the most off-road power Ram offers. Choose the RHO when the twin-turbo six covers what you do on the trail.
When is the Rumble Bee release date for each version?
The 5.7-liter Rumble Bee reaches dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2026, and orders are open now. The Rumble Bee 392, 392 Track Pack and SRT go on sale in the first half of 2027.
Here is the current arrival picture for every performance model, one line each so it can be updated as Ram confirms dates.
- Rumble Bee (5.7-liter): orders open; dealer arrival in the fourth quarter of 2026
- Rumble Bee 392 and 392 Track Pack: first half of 2027
- Rumble Bee SRT: first half of 2027
- TRX SRT: orders open and shipping to customers
- RHO: in the 2027 lineup; no separate arrival date published in our sources
Last checked: against Ram’s July 29, 2026 U.S. pricing release and the TRX SRT shipping announcement. Ram projects availability by model, so dates can move. Confirm timing with the store before you plan around a delivery.
How do you order a Ram 1500 RHO or Rumble Bee?
You can buy a truck that is already at a dealer or place a factory order, where the dealership sends your exact build to Ram and the truck is built to your specification. Orders are open for the 5.7-liter Rumble Bee and the TRX SRT.
- Pick the model and version, then cab, color, wheels and packages.
- Ask the store which configurations Ram is accepting right now.
- The store submits the order; build timing follows Ram’s production schedule for that model.
- Follow the order and arrange delivery once the truck reaches the dealership.
A factory order suits you if you want an exact combination, such as a 392 Track Pack in one particular color. Buying from stock suits you if you want a truck sooner. You can see what is in new inventory today or ask the Covert CDJR Bee Cave team about a factory order.
Pricing depends on model, version, options and current offers, so check current Ram 1500 models and pricing instead of a figure you saw online, and review financing options with the store when you are ready.
Where can you drive a performance truck hard near Bee Cave?
Save the speed for closed courses and legal trails: sanctioned track days, organized off-road parks and private land where you have the owner’s permission. On Highway 71, RM 620 and every other public road, drive these trucks like any pickup and obey posted limits.
The 392 Track Pack and SRT are the Rumble Bees built for track events, while the RHO and TRX SRT belong on trails and private ranch tracks. In Texas summer heat, check tire pressures and let the truck cool down between hard sessions.
Ram 1500 RHO, TRX SRT and Rumble Bee at a glance
The takeaway: the RHO and TRX SRT are for dirt, the Rumble Bees are for pavement and track, and power climbs as you move up each family.
| Model | Built for | Engine | Output | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHO | Fast desert-style off-road | 3.0L Hurricane HO twin-turbo I6 | 540 hp, 521 lb.-ft. | In 2027 lineup; ask the store |
| TRX SRT | Top off-road performance | SRT high-performance | 777 hp, 680 lb.-ft. | Shipping now |
| Rumble Bee | Daily street muscle | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 395 hp, 410 lb.-ft. | Q4 2026 |
| Rumble Bee 392 | More V8 muscle | 6.4L Apache HEMI V8 | 470 hp | First half 2027 |
| Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack | Sanctioned track days | 6.4L Apache HEMI V8 | 470 hp plus aero, handling and brake upgrades | First half 2027 |
| Rumble Bee SRT | Top street and track muscle | Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 | 777 hp, 680 lb.-ft. | First half 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
When can I buy a Rumble Bee in Austin?
Ram says the 5.7-liter Rumble Bee reaches dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2026, with orders open now. The 392, 392 Track Pack and SRT go on sale in the first half of 2027. For Bee Cave and west Austin timing, contact the dealership directly.
How much does the Rumble Bee cost?
Pricing depends on the version, options and current offers, and it can change, so this page does not quote a figure. Check current new Ram inventory and pricing or ask the store for an up-to-date quote on the version you want.
Is the Ram 1500 RHO for sale in Austin right now?
Availability changes often, so check the store’s listings rather than relying on an old search result. Browse Ram 1500 models at Covert CDJR Bee Cave or ask about a factory order if the RHO you want is not on the lot.
Can I take a Rumble Bee to a race track?
Yes, at sanctioned track events on closed courses. The 392 Track Pack adds aerodynamic, handling and braking upgrades, and Ram calls the Rumble Bee SRT the first track-capable truck in more than 20 years. Keep that kind of driving off public roads.