Rumble Bee 4X4
What the Rumble Bee adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | Rumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder count | 6 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc | 5654 cc |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 395 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 89 |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 410 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 eTorque, eight-speed automatic | 5.7-liter HEMI V8, eight-speed automatic |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | Pushrod OHV, 16 valves |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 77.5 in | 77.2 in |
| Overall length | 228.4 in | 220.5 in |
| Overall width | 81.2 in | 88 in |
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, Bilstein monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle | Five-link coil springs with track bar, stabilizer bar, Bilstein monotube shock absorbers with solid axle |
| Tire size | 275/55R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 22 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.6 in | 132.3 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-way power driver lumbar, 33-gallon fuel tank, 4x4, 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, 8-way power driver seat, Body-color Bumper — Front/rear bumpers painted body color, Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase, Drive modes, Drowsy Driver Detection, Dual wireless charging pad, Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes and selectable RWD, Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, Forged aluminum upper and lower control arms, Heated front seats and steering wheel, Heated front seats and steering wheel, LED bed lighting, Premium Plus — 19-speaker (Harman Kardon), Quad Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 132.2-in. wheelbase, Rain-sensing wipers, Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, Uconnect 14.5-in. Radio, Ventilated outboard seating positions, Wireless charging pad
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 77.2 in |
| Overall length | 220.5 in |
| Overall width | 88 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 5654 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.7-liter HEMI V8, eight-speed automatic |
| Valve configuration | Pushrod OHV, 16 valves |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 395 hp |
| Torque | 410 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 89 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.3 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 65.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 45.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, Bilstein monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link coil springs with track bar, stabilizer bar, Bilstein monotube shock absorbers with solid axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 285/45R22 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 22 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety6 std · 7 opt
- Adaptive cruise control
- ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
- Evasive Steer Assist optional
- Integrated electronic controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailertow Group) optional
- Active Lane Management (ALM) system
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection
- Drowsy Driver Detection
- ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop
- Advanced Safety Group optional
- Hands-free Active Driving Assist optional
- Intersection Collision Warning optional
- Traffic Sign Recognition optional
- Trailer reverse steering control optional
Infotainment7 std · 1 opt
- Head-up Display – 10-inch field-of-view optional
- Dual wireless charging pad
- Base — six-speaker
- Premium Plus — 19-speaker (Harman Kardon)
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- Uconnect 14.5-in. Radio
- Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio
- Wireless charging pad
Convenience0 std · 1 opt
- Bed Utility Group optional
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver seat
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Ventilated outboard seating positions
- 2-way power driver lumbar
Interior2 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- LED bed lighting
Exterior5 std · 1 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps
- Body-color Bumper — Front/rear bumpers painted body color
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase
- Quad Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 132.2-in. wheelbase
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Dual-pane, power-operated sunroof (Crew Cab only) optional
Powertrain5 std · 2 opt
- 33-gallon fuel tank
- 4x4
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, eight-speed automatic transmission
- Drive modes
- Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes and selectable RWD
- 3.92 axle ratio optional
- Asymmetric anti-spin differential (late availability) optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Forged aluminum upper and lower control arms
Cargo0 std · 3 opt
- Trailer-tow Group optional
- Bed Utility Group optional
- Towing Technology Group optional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 1500. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Rumble Bee
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 24 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.