The RAM Hurricane engine gives the 2026 RAM 1500 a compelling combination of turbocharged power and serious capability. Available in Standard-Output and High-Output configurations, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six can deliver up to 540 horsepower while supporting substantial towing and payload capacities. Fields Chrysler Jeep® Dodge RAM Asheville explains what separates the two Hurricane engines and how each one fits different driving needs.
RAM Hurricane Engine Power Output
The 2026 RAM 1500 offers two versions of its available 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six. The Standard-Output Hurricane produces 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque, while the High-Output Hurricane increases output to 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. The RAM 1500 lineup also offers the 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 with eTorque and the available 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with eTorque, giving you several ways to match power and capability to your needs.
RAM Hurricane Engine Capability
All that power means real-world capability. With the standard output engine, drivers will have a maximum of 1,930 lbs of payload strength and 11,610 lbs of towing capability. The High-Output configuration offers 1,490 lbs of payload strength and towing up to 10,000 lbs when properly equipped.
More Horsepower Doesn't Always Mean More Towing
Although the High-Output Hurricane produces substantially more horsepower and torque, the Standard-Output engine delivers the higher maximum towing rating. That's because towing capacity depends on more than engine output — drivetrain, cab and bed configuration, axle ratio, vehicle weight, and other equipment all play a role. When properly configured, a RAM 1500 with the Standard-Output Hurricane can tow up to 11,610 lbs, while the High-Output Hurricane prioritizes stronger performance with up to 540 horsepower and a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 lbs.
Technology That Supports Your Towing
The 2026 RAM 1500 pairs its available Hurricane engines with technology designed to make trailering easier to manage. Available towing features can help drivers connect, monitor, and maneuver a trailer, while the available Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension System on Crew Cab models can adjust vehicle ride height. Together with the RAM 1500's 98% steel frame construction, these features complement the Hurricane engine's substantial towing capability.
Hurricane vs. HEMI® V8 Power
The returning 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with eTorque gives RAM 1500 drivers another compelling engine choice, producing 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. However, the Standard-Output Hurricane raises those figures to 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque while also offering a higher maximum towing capacity when properly equipped. Drivers looking for maximum performance can step up to the 540-horsepower High-Output Hurricane.
Put the RAM Hurricane Engine to the Test in Asheville, NC
Whether your priority is maximum towing capability or stronger performance, the two available Hurricane engines give the RAM 1500 distinct ways to put twin-turbo power to work. The Standard-Output Hurricane offers up to 11,610 lbs of towing capacity when properly equipped, while the High-Output version delivers up to 540 horsepower. Visit Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Asheville to explore RAM 1500 models equipped with the Hurricane engine and find the configuration that fits your towing, hauling, and driving needs.