2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, 540 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 50% of 20 trucks (2026).
- Horsepower: top 35% of 20 trucks (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 540 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $73,795 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 540 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $76,405 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 540 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $76,705 |
| Tungsten 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 540 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $88,800 |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab RHO 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Express 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $51,315 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $51,315 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,570 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $56,570 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $64,880 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $65,325 |
| Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $65,445 |
| 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Laramie 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Warlock 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $47,915 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $47,915 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $53,170 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $53,170 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 420 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 112 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $61,480 |
| Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,425 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $45,425 |
| Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $48,175 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $48,175 |
| Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $48,175 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $50,680 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $50,680 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,430 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,430 |
| 1500 Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 1500 Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $42,025 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $42,025 |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $44,775 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $44,775 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $47,280 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $47,280 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $50,030 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 305 hp | N/A | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | $50,030 |
| 1500 Quad Cab HFE 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft | 7,507 lb | 81 | 24.6 | 9.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 2WD | N/A |
| Base Style | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7,507 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | N/A | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 | 305 hp | Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $42,025 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 420 hp | Express 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $47,915 | +$5,890 | $1,829 | +$83 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 8 | 540 hp | RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $73,795 | +$25,880 | $2,560 | +$815 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 48 | Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $42,025 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box: 305 hp, 22 mpg, $42,025. Other makes, trucks, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 4WD TRD Sport Hybrid Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 326 hp | 23 mpg | $47,335 | N/A |
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger: 0.3 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger | 2026 RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | Tradesman |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 540 hp | 305 hp |
| Curb weight | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 144 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 13.9 | N/A |
| MSRP | $73,795 | $44,325 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree