Ram Built A New V8 Off-Road Truck With Help From Tuner Roush

Ram 1500 Direct Connect by Roush was introduced as a new off-road model.

Powered by a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 producing 395 horsepower.

Pricing starts at $78,960 for the package.

The Ram RHO is an impressive off-road truck, but some enthusiasts criticized it for dropping the supercharged V8 in favor of a turbocharged inline-six. So what do you do if you just want a regular V8, but not a full-on TRX/ The answer comes from an unlikely place.

Last month, Ram teased a new performance truck built in collaboration with Roush. Yes, the same Roush famous for tuning the Ford Mustang. The Ram 1500 Direct Connection by Roush is built on a 2027 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 with the 5.7-liter Hemi. That means it should deliver 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, since no power upgrades are specifically mentioned.