Take command of the brawny engine options in the 2025 Ram 1500 and imagine all they can help you accomplish. Whether you like the classic Pentastar® V6 or you’ve heard about the new storm of power and potential brewing under the hood with a pair of Hurricane engines, use this 2025 Ram 1500 engines guide to learn more about the specs and towing capacity for this full-size pickup’s powertrain.
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Choose between three distinct engine options for the 2025 Ram 1500 — all with six cylinders and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The standard 3.6L Pentastar V6 makes 305 horsepower and gets up to 20 MPG in town and 26 MPG on the highway. Consider the 3.0L Hurricane inline six-cylinder (I6) for 420 horsepower or step up to the high-output version of the 3.0L Hurricane engine for 540 horsepower.
See the specs for all three Ram 1500 engines in the accompanying chart.
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 3.0L Hurricane I6 | High-output 3.0L Hurricane I6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 HP | 420 HP | 540 HP |
| Torque | 269 lb.-ft. | 469 lb.-ft. | 521 lb.-ft. |
| 4x2 MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 26 | 18 / 25 | N/A |
| 4x4 MPG | 19 / 24 | 17 / 24 | 15 / 21 |
| Transmission | 850RE eight-speed automatic | 8HP75 eight-speed automatic | |
Harness the raw power of your favorite 2025 Ram 1500 engine and pull or haul to your heart’s content. For maximum towing power, pick the standard-output 3.0L Hurricane engine. When properly equipped, maximum towing capacity is 11,550 pounds. Conversely, for peak payload capacity, you’ll want the 3.6L Pentastar engine. When properly equipped, it makes the Ram 1500 capable of hauling 2,370 pounds of payload.
See the maximum towing and payload capacities for each Ram 1500 and the required configuration to achieve each one in the following chart.
| Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Max. Towing Configuration | Max. Payload Capacity | Max. Payload Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 8,110 lbs. | Quad cab, 6-ft. 4-in. bed,4x2, 3.55 axle ratio | 2,370 lbs. | Quad cab, 6-ft. 4-in. Bed, 4x2 |
| 3.0L Hurricane I6 | 11,550 lbs. | Quad cab, 6-ft. 4-in. bed, 4x2, 3.92 axle ratio | 1,980 lbs. | Quad cab, 6-ft. 4-in. bed, 4x4 |
| High-output 3.0L Hurricane I6 | 9,920 lbs. | Crew cab, 6-ft. 4-in. Bed, 4x4, 3.92 axle ratio | 1,520 lbs. | RHO trim, crew cab, 5-ft. 7-in. bed, 4x4 |
As the standard engine for the 2025 Ram 1500 lineup, the 3.6L Pentastar V6 is a standout for several reasons. First, it’s the engine you want to achieve the maximum hauling capacity in your half-ton Ram truck. Second, in the Tradesman HFE trim level, it offers the strongest fuel economy in the Ram 1500 lineup. And third, its unique eTorque starter-generator system provides a burst of 90 pound-feet of torque from a dead stop to help boost both fuel economy and your towing experience.
One of the two new engines for the 2025 model year, the 3.0L Hurricane I6 has a lot to offer. It’s the engine you’ll want to achieve maximum towing performance in your Ram 1500. It’s also the exclusive engine for the premium Laramie trim level and rugged Ram 1500 Rebel model. The brawn in this new engine is underpinned by robust design, with cross-bolted steel main bearing caps, a deep-skirt cast-aluminum engine block, and structural aluminum alloy oil pan.
The high-output sibling of the 3.0L Hurricane engine is a true performance beast. Leveraging its twin high-flow turbochargers to full effect, the high-output Hurricane is tuned to deliver the top horsepower and torque numbers available in a Ram 1500 for 2025. All this premium power is a logical pairing with new top-of-the-line trims; the elite off-road capability of the Ram 1500 RHO and supremely luxurious Ram 1500 Tungsten are powered by the high-output engine.
Picking the right engine is just one of the many important factors in finding your new truck. Learn about other standout features, specs, and color options with our Ram 1500 model review. Compare the standard equipment in each of the available model options using our Ram 1500 trims page.
The best way to learn more about your favorite Ram 1500 is to drive it. Take a look at our available inventory of Ram 1500 trucks for sale in Iron Mountain, MI, then set up a test drive. Be sure to ask our team any questions. We’re happy to help whether you contact us online or by phone at (906) 774-2120.
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