Supercharged V8 trucks are all the rage these days. Here is a first drive of a 2026 Ram 1500 DC650 supercharged 5.7L HEMI pickup truck that you can buy at your local Ram dealer. Let’s dig in!
The DC650 package stands for “Direct Connection 650”. Direct Connection is Ram’s performance part division, and the number refers to the 650 horsepower from the 3.0L Whipple supercharger under the hood.
The DC650 package is installed on a brand new truck. The work is performed by the FOX Factory before it reaches your local dealer. The package includes the following:
- 650-hp Whipple supercharger (intake manifold, heat exchanger, fuel injectors, spark plugs, and more)
- Exclusive lowered suspension (4 inches lower in the rear and 2 inches lower in the front)
- 22-inch wheels and 305mm wide high performance tires
- Hood vents, grille vents, front bumper splitter, tailgate spoiler, and graphics
- MagnaFlow performance exhaust system
- Direct Connection leather seating package (front and rear seats)
- Tinted windows
- 91-octane or 93-octane preferred fuel label
- 3-year / 36,000 mile warranty
This truck starts life as a 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn trim. It’s a crew cab with a standard bed and a 4×4 transfer case with 4LO and 4Auto settings. It has a panoramic sunroof and heated seats. This base truck has a sticker price of $65,000. The DC650 package adds $31,000 to the bottom line.
This truck is available at our local dealer Johnson Auto Plaza with incentives at just below $91,000.
Let’s take it for a test drive. Please join me in the video below.
