Coming soonStarts late 2026
Ram 1500 Rumble Bee · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee: Coming Soon to Elgin CDJR
Ram is bringing back the Rumble Bee as a short-wheelbase, widebody Quad Cab muscle truck in three versions: a 395-hp 5.7L HEMI from $59,995 plus destination, a 470-hp 392 and a 777-hp supercharged SRT. Ram says the 5.7L truck launches late 2026, with the 392 and SRT following in the first half of 2027.
395 hp5.7L HEMI V8, $59,995 MSRP
470 hp6.4L HEMI V8, Rumble Bee 392
777 hpSupercharged 6.2L V8, Rumble Bee SRT
3.4 secSRT 0-60 mph (Ram)
8,890 lbMaximum towing (Ram)
What is the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee?
A street-performance Ram 1500. Every version sits on a frame with a 13-inch-shorter wheelbase and 10% less flex, with a Quad Cab, a short bed and widebody fenders, plus a flat-bottom steering wheel, a console shifter and aluminum paddles. The 5.7L HEMI truck opens the lineup at $59,995 plus $2,795 destination; the 392 adds a 470-hp 6.4L V8 and an optional Track Pack; the SRT gets the 777-hp supercharged 6.2L with full-time 4WD.
Ram 1500 Rumble Bee photos
Ram images of preproduction trucks; production trucks may differ.
Ram 1500 Rumble Bee videos
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What has been announced
| Item | What has been announced |
|---|---|
| Body and frame | Quad Cab, short bed and widebody fenders on a frame with a 13-inch-shorter wheelbase and 10% less flex |
| Rumble Bee (5.7L HEMI) | 395 hp; $59,995 MSRP plus $2,795 destination; launches late 2026 |
| Rumble Bee 392 | 470-hp 6.4L HEMI V8; first half of 2027; price not announced |
| 392 Track Pack | Aero, handling and braking upgrades for the 392 |
| Rumble Bee SRT | 777-hp supercharged 6.2L V8, 8-speed automatic, full-time 4WD, E-spool electronic locking differential and Launch Control; 0-60 mph in 3.4 sec, 11.6-sec quarter mile, 170-mph top speed; starting under $95,000 plus destination; first half of 2027 |
| Towing and payload | Up to 8,890 lb towing and up to 1,160 lb payload |
| Cabin and technology | Flat-bottom steering wheel, console shifter and aluminum paddles; available 14.5-in Uconnect 5 touchscreen, 12.3-in digital cluster, head-up display and Level 2 Active Driving Assist |
Figures are Ram's, from its July 29, 2026 pricing announcement and its Rumble Bee page. EPA ratings and final equipment lists have not been published.
Timing
- May 2026Ram reveals the Rumble Bee lineup
- July 29, 2026Ram prices the 5.7L Rumble Bee at $59,995 plus destination
- Late 2026The 5.7L HEMI Rumble Bee launches
- First half of 2027Rumble Bee 392, 392 Track Pack and SRT go on sale
Ram's own wording: projected availability starting late 2026, depending on model.
Want a Rumble Bee?
The Rumble Bee has not reached Elgin CDJR yet. Ask the sales team to let you know when the first ones are allocated to the store, or how ordering works. This page checks our new-vehicle inventory each time it loads and switches to a shop link as soon as one is listed.
The Rumble Bee is here
Rumble Bee models are showing in Elgin CDJR's new inventory. Open the search for photos, equipment and pricing on each vehicle.
Rumble Bee versions compared
Rumble Bee SRT vs. Ram 1500 TRX SRT
| Rumble Bee SRT | Ram 1500 TRX SRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Street performance | High-speed off-road driving |
| Engine | Supercharged 6.2L V8, 777 hp | Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8, 777 hp, 680 lb-ft |
| Cab and bed | Quad Cab, short bed | Crew Cab, 5-ft 7-in bed |
| Starting price | Under $95,000 plus destination (Ram) | $99,995 MSRP before destination (Ram 2027 configurator data, Oct. 15, 2026) |
| Timing | First half of 2027 | 2027 model; see the TRX page |
Both trucks use a 777-hp supercharged V8. The TRX is Ram's long-travel off-road truck; the Rumble Bee SRT trades that for a shorter wheelbase, a Quad Cab and a street focus.
Available at Elgin CDJR today
Ram 1500 Rumble Bee FAQ
When can I buy a Ram 1500 Rumble Bee?
Ram says the 5.7L HEMI Rumble Bee launches late 2026 and the Rumble Bee 392 and SRT follow in the first half of 2027. This page checks Elgin CDJR's new-vehicle inventory each time it loads and points to the inventory search once a Rumble Bee is listed.
How much does the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee cost?
Ram lists the 5.7L Rumble Bee at $59,995 MSRP plus a $2,795 destination charge and says the SRT starts under $95,000 plus destination. Ram has not announced a price for the 392.
How fast is the Rumble Bee SRT?
Ram quotes 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, an 11.6-second quarter mile and a 170-mph top speed for the 777-hp SRT.
Is the Rumble Bee a crew cab?
No. Every Rumble Bee is a Quad Cab with a short bed, on a frame with a 13-inch-shorter wheelbase.
How much can the Rumble Bee tow?
Ram rates the Rumble Bee for up to 8,890 lb of towing and up to 1,160 lb of payload.
Get Rumble Bee updates from Elgin CDJR
Tell the sales team you want to hear when the Rumble Bee arrives. Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W Lake St in Streamwood, near Elgin, Bartlett and Schaumburg.
Sources
Specifications, prices and dates are the manufacturers' announcements and the named press reports as of October 22, 2026. They can change before launch.
- 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee pricing announced, Ram, July 29, 2026
- Ram 1500 Rumble Bee, Ram