The Dodge Ram SRT-10 went out of production over a
decade ago but the unveiling of the 2019 Ram 1500 has stoked rumors of an
all-new Hellcat model.
First noticed by Allpar, several press photos of the
Ram 1500 Rebel's interior show the infotainment system clock reads 7:07. That
might not seem like much on first glance but the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
and Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk have a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine
that produces 707 hp.
It would be easy to chalk this up as a coincidence
but Allpar says several insiders have told them the company is working on a
Hellcat-powered Ram 1500 which is based on the Rebel variant. Given FCA's love
of odd teasers, it's possible that the 7:07 reading on the clock is an Easter
egg that hints at an upcoming model.
Nothing is official but Ram hasn't been shy about
its desire to offer a high-performance truck to battle the Ford F-150 Raptor.
In 2016, the company introduced the Ram Rebel TRX concept which featured a supercharged
6.2-liter V8 engine that developed 575 hp. It was connected to a
revised eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system which
enabled the truck to easily hit speeds in excess of 160 km/h.
The concept was also equipped with upgraded axles, a
side-exiting exhaust, and 37-inch tires. Elsewhere, there was a revised
suspension which gave the truck more than 13 inches of wheel travel.
