2025 Ram 1500 Engine Options & Towing in Imlay City, MI

Reimagine your towing, hauling, and adventuring experience with the 2025 Ram 1500. A trio of powerhouse engine options offer an uncompromising foundation of strength and stamina for wherever your busy days take you. Learn more about the performance specs, towing capabilities, and engine availability with this 2025 Ram 1500 engines guide created by the pros at Imlay City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. 

Intrigued by one of the Ram 1500 engines? Take the Ram 1500 for a test drive at our dealership in Imlay City, MI, and feel the power and performance for yourself. Our new inventory features a wide range of Ram 1500 trucks for sale in the current model year, so you can find one with the equipment you want. For an enticing monthly rate, consider our Ram 1500 lease offer. 

Our Ram truck pros will be happy to answer your questions about any of the Ram 1500 engines or features — start the conversation with our online contact form or by calling us at (810) 724-0444. 

2025 Ram 1500 Engine Differences

Three burly engine options offer varying levels of power and precision you require for everyday hauling or off-road treks in the 2025 Ram 1500. The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 offers top fuel economy estimates while still making 305 horsepower. Supplementing the engine’s 269 pound-feet of torque, an eTorque belt-starter generator and a 48-volt hybrid battery provide 9 kilowatts of power and 90 pound-feet of torque available at launch — enhancing your towing experience starting after a red light or pulling your boat out of the lake after a long day on the water. 

Two different output versions of the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder (I6) engine take your Ram truck performance experience to the next level. The standard-output version makes 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque, while the high-output variant tops the Ram 1500 performance charts with 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque. Highway fuel economy with the standard-output Hurricane engine is nearly identical to the Pentastar V6, but the 4x4-only configuration and performance tuning drop fuel economy for the high-output engine slightly below the standard set by the other two Ram 1500 engines. Both of these twin-turbocharged engines create their maximum outputs at significantly lower revolutions per minute (RPM) than the naturally aspirated V6. 

All three Ram 1500 engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Opt for either a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain with the Pentastar or standard-output Hurricane engine; the high-output Hurricane is paired with 4x4 only. 

Compare the key performance specs for each Ram 1500 engine option in the following chart. 

Engine	3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque	3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6	High-output 3.0L Hurricane I6
Horsepower	305 HP	420 HP	540 HP
Max. Horsepower RPM	6,500 RPM	5,200 RPM	5,700 RPM
Torque	269 lb.-ft.	469 lb.-ft.	521 lb.-ft.
Max. Torque RPM	4,900 RPM	3,500 RPM	3,500 RPM
Max. Engine Speed	6,400 RPM	5,800 RPM	6,100 RPM
4x2 MPG (City/Hwy)	20 / 26	18 / 25	N/A
4x4 MPG (City/Hwy)	19 / 24	17 / 24	15 / 21
Oil Capacity	6.0 qt.	7.5 qt.	7.5 qt.
Transmission	Eight-speed automatic
Drivetrain	4x2 / 4x4		4x4

Engine Model Availability

Choosing the engine with your ideal blend of efficiency and power is just one step of the truck-shopping process. Once you’ve selected your powertrain, see which 2025 Ram 1500 trim option either includes or offers it and focus your search from there. If you like the fuel efficiency of the Pentastar V6, choose the Ram 1500 Big Horn®, Tradesman®, or Tradesman HFE. For the uncompromising power of the high-output Hurricane engine, you’ll want higher-level trims — from the gnarly RHO through the luxurious Tungsten. To learn more about the features, tech, and luxury amenities in each Ram 1500 model, see our Ram 1500 trims page. 

Tradesman

• Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6
• Available: 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

Tradesman HFE

• Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6

Big Horn

• Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6
• Available: 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

Warlock

• Standard: 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

Laramie®

• Standard: 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

Rebel®

• Standard: 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

RHO

• Standard: High-output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

Limited 

• Standard: High-output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

Limited Longhorn®

• Standard: High-output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

Tungsten

• Standard: High-output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6

How Much Can a Ram 1500 Tow?

Get serious about towing with the 2025 Ram 1500. Each trim comes standard with a Class IV receiver hitch with a seven-pin wiring harness. For maximum towing prowess, pick the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 engine to achieve the maximum towing capacity of 11,550 pounds. You’ll need the quad cab and a 4x2 drivetrain to achieve the top towing specs, though both crew cab options paired with the standard output Hurricane engine can tow well over 11,000 pounds. Maximum towing capacity with the 3.6L Pentastar engine is 8,110 pounds, while the high-output Hurricane engine can tow up to 9,920 pounds.

Compare the Ram 1500 towing capacities by engine and configuration in the following chart. 

Max. Towing Configuration	Quad Cab w/ 6-ft. 4-in. Box	Crew Cab w/ 5-ft. 7-in. Box	Crew Cab w/ 6-ft. 4-in. Box (4x2 / 4x4)
3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque (4x2 / 4x4)	8,110 / 7,480 lbs.	7,580 / 7,360 lbs.	N/A
3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (4x2 / 4x4)	11,550 / 11,450 lbs.	11,510 / 11,340 lbs.	11,480 / 11,210 lbs.
High-output 3.0L Hurricane I6	N/A	9,340 lbs.	9,920 lbs.

Learn More About the Ram 1500

Continue researching what the Ram 1500 has to offer with some of the custom resources and guides from Imlay City CDJR. Our team compiled the key interior, exterior, and technology features with our Ram 1500 model review. Then, explore what comes with each of the triml choices with the detailed lists in our Ram 1500 trims page.

Shop the models currently for sale at our Imlay City, MI, Ram dealership in our new inventory, and consider high-quality pre-owned trucks in our used Ram 1500 inventory. Focus your shopping on the trucks that qualify for the exceptional monthly rates with our Ram 1500 lease offer.