2021 RAM 1500 towing a boat

Discover the 2021 RAM 1500 Performance and Capabilities

How Much Power Does the 2021 Ram 1500 Have? 

The 2021 RAM 1500 is the no-compromise benchmark for performance, durability, efficiency, technology, safety, and convenience. This year’s RAM 1500 continues to be offered in five engines – 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque, 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6, 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, and 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI® V8. Underneath the hood of this pickup truck is a powerful standard 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine with etorque Mild Hybrid Technology and TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission. When equipped with a V6 towing package, the 2021 RAM 1500 can tow up to 12,750 lbs. In this Morgan Hill Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram blog post, let’s discover the 2021 RAM 1500 performance and capabilities. 

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2021 RAM 1500 Engine Performance Specs by Engines

2021 RAM 1500 Engines Transmission Horsepower Torque Towing Capacity Fuel Efficiency – 4X4 
3L EcoDiesel V6 Engine Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission 260 hp 480 lb-ft 9,860 lbs. 21city/29 highway MPG 
3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine With eTorque Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission 305 hp 269 lb-ft 7,410 lbs. 19 city/24 highway MPG 
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission 395 hp 410 lb-ft 11,410 lbs. 15 city/22 highway MPG  
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine With eTorque Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission 395 hp 410 lb-ft 12,750 lbs. 15 city/22 highway MPG  
Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 Engine Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission 702 hp 650 lb-ft – 10 city/14 highway MPG  

2021 RAM 1500 Smart Towing Technology 

2021 RAM 1500 Smart Towing Technology
  • Trailer Reverse Steering Control (TRSC) 
  • Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring 
  • Electronic Stability Control 
  • Trailer Sway Control 
  • Electronic Roll Mitigation 
  • Trailer Light Check 
  • Hill Start Assist 
  • Trailer-Tow Power-Fold Mirrors with Available 360° Surround View Camera 
  • Available Blind Spot Monitoring system with Rear Cross Path Detection 

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Experience a New RAM 1500 at Morgan Hill Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Today! 

If you are ready to buy your 2021 RAM 1500 pickup truck here in Morgan Hill, CA, we encourage you to visit the Morgan Hill Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership. Get in touch with our sales team to schedule a test drive. Do check out our “Specials” page to save money on your pickup truck purchase.