2021 Ram 1500 TRX at Dave Smith Motors
Ram is yet again, redefining what it means to be a full-size pickup truck with the introduction of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX model. You can hear the engine under the hood of this beast from miles away! As the most powerful production street-legal half-ton pickup truck ever created, the TRX is ready to take on the streets and every other terrain on earth too! There is so much to learn about this truck, so keep reading below as we delve into it!
THE HEART OF A LEGEND
SUPERCHARGED 6.2L HEMI® V8
When your engine boasts Best-in-Class horsepower and torque, you don't need any artificial noise enhancements to create an authentic sound.
LEGENDARY ENGINE BLOCK
A robust cast-iron block restrains a forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearings, all engineered to withstand firing pressures of 1,595 psi-the equivalent of 20,000 pounds of force.
PERFORMANCE PAGES
LAUNCH CONTROL
TRX is the first Ram truck to be equipped with Launch Control with Launch Assist, which regulates engine RPM and monitors wheel slip feedback in order to always achieve the fastest possible acceleration rate.
DYNO/ENGINE
Measure your peak horsepower, torque and boost pressure on any run with an integrated dynamometer. Then compare it to previous records.
BEGIN YOUR REIGN
BILSTEIN® SHOCKS
The all-new Bilstein® Black Hawk® e2 shock system is the most sophisticated ever offered on a production truck and it's found only on TRX.
FLAT-BOTTOM STEERING WHEEL
The first performance-focused steering wheel on a Ram Truck boasts integrated aluminum shift paddles, a flat-bottom shape and available carbon fiber and Alcantara® suede accents-exactly what you should expect in a performance truck.
ASSUME YOUR THRONE
HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD)
The all-new available HUD serves as your virtual cockpit, projecting an array of customizable information on the windshield.
HARMAN KARDON® PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
An available 900-watt Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System boasts 19 speakers and features exclusive materials found only in TRX.
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
TRX
- Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 engine
- Bilstein® Black Hawk® e2 Shocks
- 19-Speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System
Can you talk about the TRX's features?
The TRX is ready to take on the toughest terrain! Building off the Limited trim level, the TRX comes packed with features including five underbody skid plates, an electronic locking differential, and a Dana 60 solid rear axle. Additional features found within the TRX include upgraded brakes for superior stopping power, 35-inch all-terrain tires, a 2-inch suspension lift, and Bilstein adaptive dampers with remote reservoirs. Launch control is also standard and real-time access to performance data is offered via the 12-inch screen. The suite of customizable performance and off-road pages helps drivers tailor their TRX driving experience to their adventure. The dashboard monitors instantaneous horsepower readings, personal record, steering angle measurements, and so much more!
What kind of engine is powering the TRX?
Under the hood of the TRX, drivers will find a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine that produces up to 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. This engine is capable of soaring from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds! This engine also boasts a high-performance air induction system that filters four times more debris and dirt than competitors while consuming up to 32.9 liters of air every minute. Drivers have eight drive modes to choose from via the exclusive switch bank. They include Sport Model for quicker shift times, Snow Mode for adventures in even the worst weather, Custom Mode for a tailored driving experience, Mud/Sand Mode for those terrain conditions that can get sticky, Rock Mode when boulders are ahead, and Baja Mode when taking on sand dunes!
Could you tell us about the TRX's extreme testing?
Ram has put the 2021 TRX through thousands of miles of testing to ensure that it is ready for every kind of adventure. The extreme environmental testing occurred in a few different places including thousands of feet above sea level in Colorado, the bitter bold of northern Minnesota and Michigan, and the sweltering heat of Arizona. The TRX also took on two-lane tracks in a variety of different states and crawled rocks and sand dunes in Moab, Utah. The TRX was also put through a lengthy series of standardized and laboratory tests!
Test Drive a 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
Are you ready to hop behind the wheel of a 2021 Ram 1500 TRX? If you are not so patiently waiting for the change to drive one of these beasts home, you are not alone! Everyone here at Dave Smith Motors wants to drive around in a TRX too. We are the largest Ram Truck dealer in the entire world, so when you are ready, come on down to the lot and our sales associates will help you get the best deal and experience what the TRX has to offer in person!
