Stellantis Just Confirmed Will the Hemi V8 Survive?

Hemipower was once a hallmark of Dodge and Ram, but the once-ubiquitous engine is becoming increasingly rare. In addition to the absence of HEMI in the redesigned Dodge Charger, HEMI is no longer used in the facelifted Ram 1500 and the latest versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer.

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While the engine range continued in a handful of models – including the Durango and Wrangler 392 (not so) final editions – it was widely seen as ominous. However, a version of the popular powertrain may stick around for a while.

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That remains to be seen, but Strantis may have dropped a pretty big hint recently. In particular, SEMA’s Ram 2500 Power Wagon concept is equipped with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine.

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While it’s technically just a concept, the truck is based on a facelifted heavy-duty pickup and previews a production model that will debut later this year. Ram didn’t say much about it, but the initial focus was on “improved” Cummins turbodiesel engines.

However, since the concept uses a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine, it appears that this powertrain will continue to be offered in the facelifted pickup. In the current model, it produces 410 hp (306 kW / 416 PS) and 429 lb-ft (582 Nm) of torque.

Only time will tell what happens, but rumors suggest the Hemi will survive in heavy-duty pickups. Its appearance in a concept car seems to confirm this, but we’ll find out later this year.

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