2024 RAM 1500 Performance

For decades, the RAM 1500 has been considered a true workhorse of a pickup. That description is supported by the RAM 1500 specs, which show the level of power and efficiency this iconic truck can achieve on the roads of Overland Park, Gardner, and beyond. The RAM 1500 engine specs also make it a standout in the segment, besting similar pickups like the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado 1500. Take a look at the 2024 RAM 1500 performance in more detail with Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram’s handy guide.

2024 RAM 1500 Specs: RAM 1500 Engines

There are three RAM 1500 engines available in 2024. Impressively, all three have “Best-in-Class” specs to give you a competitive advantage on any job site.

3.6L Pentastar V6 Etorque 

• Standard: Tradesman, HEF, Big Horn, and Rebel trims
• Unavailable: Laramie, Longhorn, Limited, and TRX trims
• 305 hp, 271 lb-ft of torque
• Max RAM 1500 Towing Capacity: 7,730 pounds
• Best-in-class Available Max Hybrid Payload Capacity: 2,300 pounds

Class-Exclusive 5.7L HEMI® V8 Etorque

• Standard: Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited trims
• Optional: Tradesman, Big Horn, and Rebel trims
• Unavailable: HEF, and TRX trims
• 395 hp, 410 lb-ft of torque
• Best-in-class Available Max Hybrid Towing Capacity: 12,750 pounds
• Max Payload Capacity: 1,810 pounds

6.2L HEMI® Supercharged V8

• Standard (and only available for) the TRX trim
• Best-in-class 702 hp, best-in-class 650 lb-ft of torque
• Max RAM 1500 Towing Capacity: 8,100 pounds
• Max Payload Capacity: 1,300 pounds

2024 RAM 1500 Specs: RAM 1500 MPG

Depending on which engine you have, your RAM 1500 MPG ratings will vary. However, with a 26-gallon fuel tank being standard across all trims except the TRX (which has a 33-gallon tank), you’ll be able to drive to and from Springhill with ease, regardless of trim level.

Additionally, keep in mind that some 2024 trims won’t be able to accommodate one or more of these engines, so be sure to give the above section on RAM 1500 engines a once-over before making your final decision!

Here are the RAM 1500 MPG ratings you can expect, based on engine type:

3.6L Pentastar V6 Etorque

• 20 city / 25 highway mpg

5.7L HEMI® V8 Etorque

• 17 city / 23 highway mpg

6.2L HEMI® Supercharged V8

• 10 city / 14 highway mpg

Experience the RAM 1500 for Yourself at Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Reading about the RAM 1500 towing capacity and other engine specs is one thing; seeing this pickup in action is another. Stop by our Olathe showroom for a test drive today so you can get the full RAM 1500 experience. Until then, learn more by exploring the RAM 1500 dimensions, and see how the RAM 1500 compares to an equally iconic pickup, the RAM 2500. Interested in a pre-owned model? Browse our used inventory! Whichever RAM 1500 you drive home, a world of premium performance awaits!