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The 3.0L Hurricane is Stellantis’ twin-turbocharged inline-six gasoline engine, and it comes in two distinct tunes: the Standard Output (SO) and the High Output (HO). It powers three vehicles in the 2027 lineup across Ram, Jeep and Dodge, and at Victorville Motors we carry all three.
Both tunes share the same foundation. The block is deep-skirt cast aluminum with cross-bolted steel main bearing caps. Both the crankshaft and connecting rods are forged steel, regardless of which tune you buy. An inline-six is geometrically balanced by design, so no balance shafts are needed. That is a large part of why the Hurricane runs as smoothly as it does. What separates the two tunes is boost, compression, fuel delivery and the internals that handle the extra load.
| Specification | Hurricane SO | Hurricane HO |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 540 hp (RAM 1500) · 550 hp (Charger SIXPACK) |
| Torque | 469 lb-ft (RAM 1500) · 468 lb-ft (Grand Wagoneer, Charger) | 521 lb-ft (RAM 1500) · 531 lb-ft (Charger) |
| Peak boost | 22 psi | 26 psi |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| High-pressure fuel pumps | Single | Dual |
| Charge-cooler coolant inlets | Single | Dual |
| Pistons | Cast aluminum with cast-iron top ring land insert | Forged aluminum, anodized top ring land, DLC-coated pins, oil-jet cooled |
| Crankshaft | Forged steel | Forged steel |
| Fuel | Premium recommended | 91-octane premium required |
| Tuned for | Low-end torque, towing, efficiency | Maximum power |
These figures and internal specifications come from Stellantis’ Hurricane engine release. The Standard Output is built around low-rpm torque and efficiency, which is what makes it the towing choice. The High Output trades some of that for outright power, with forged pistons, higher boost and a dual fuel-pump setup to feed it.
Two low-inertia, high-flow turbos, each feeding three cylinders, rather than one large turbo. That means faster spool-up and better throttle response low in the rev range.
Instead of cast-iron cylinder liners, a steel alloy wire is melted at roughly 4,150°F and sprayed onto the bores. The result is far thinner than a conventional liner with ten times the wear resistance.
Centrally mounted injectors fed by a dedicated chain-driven pump shaft, for cleaner and more complete combustion.
Dual overhead cams with wide-range, fully independent VVT optimize combustion across the rev band.
Water-cooled exhaust manifolds built into the cylinder head cut underhood heat, improve catalyst light-off and eliminate a separate manifold component.
An electric pump keeps coolant circulating once the engine is off, which protects the turbochargers from heat soak.
| Brand | Model | Hurricane Variant | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | Standard Output | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft |
| RAM | 1500 | High Output | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft |
| Jeep | Grand Wagoneer | Standard Output | 420 hp / 468 lb-ft |
| Dodge | Charger R/T | SIXPACK Standard Output | 420 hp / 468 lb-ft |
| Dodge | Charger Scat Pack | SIXPACK High Output | 550 hp / 531 lb-ft |
The RAM 1500 is where most High Desert shoppers meet this engine. It is also the only application that offers both tunes. Properly equipped, the Hurricane Standard Output carries the highest tow rating in the 2027 RAM 1500 lineup. The High Output makes considerably more power but tows and hauls less. That makes it the performance choice rather than the work choice.
| Engine | Max Towing | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L Hurricane Standard Output | 11,530 lbs | 1,880 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane High Output | 9,480 lbs | 1,530 lbs |
Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
For the full picture on how the engines stack up across the truck, see our 2027 RAM 1500 Overview and our breakdown of 2027 RAM 1500 performance, towing and payload.
The Grand Wagoneer runs the Hurricane Twin-Turbo in Standard Output tune, rated at 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. Properly equipped, the gas model tows up to 10,000 pounds. Jeep consolidated its full-size SUV lineup under the Grand Wagoneer nameplate beginning in 2026, so the premium features once split across two nameplates now live under one. Browse our Grand Wagoneer inventory to see what is on the ground.
Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
Dodge markets the Hurricane as the SIXPACK in the Charger. It is the same engine family wearing different badging. The Charger R/T uses the SIXPACK Standard Output at 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft. The Scat Pack steps up to the SIXPACK High Output at 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft, the most powerful Hurricane tune in production. For 2027 Dodge added R/T Plus and Scat Pack Plus versions of each. Every 2027 Charger has all-wheel drive standard, and the R/T and Scat Pack can send all of their torque to the rear wheels on demand. Browse our Charger inventory for available gas models.
The most common question we get is whether the V8 is gone. It is not. Far from replacing the V8, the 2027 lineup widened it. Here is the full 2027 RAM 1500 engine lineup as Stellantis publishes it:
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Hurricane Standard Output | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Hurricane High Output | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 395 hp | 410 lb-ft |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 395 hp | 410 lb-ft |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 470 hp | 470 lb-ft |
| 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 | 777 hp | 680 lb-ft |
The Hurricane and the HEMI are now choices you make against each other, not a replacement and a casualty. If you want the V8 side of that argument, see our RAM 1500 HEMI V8 breakdown.
Victorville sits in California’s High Desert region, at the high point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with mountain vistas in nearly every direction. Elevation is the reason forced induction matters here. Thinner air costs a naturally aspirated engine power as you climb, while a turbocharged engine compensates by forcing more air into the cylinders. That matters whether you are running a trailer up the grade or just covering the long open stretches between Victorville, Hesperia and Apple Valley.
A 2026 model year RAM 1500 is covered by Ram’s 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, which runs 10 years from the in-service date or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. For a turbocharged engine the relevant detail is what it reaches: internal engine components, cylinder heads, timing components, oil and water pumps and the turbocharger housing, along with the transmission and driveline. It covers the original owner only and is not transferable. Subsequent owners revert to standard powertrain coverage of 5 years or 60,000 miles on gas engines. Ask our sales team which coverage applies to the specific truck you are considering.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.
The 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six powers the 2027 RAM 1500, the 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and the 2027 Dodge Charger, where Dodge badges it as the SIXPACK.
Both are 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-sixes sharing a cast-aluminum block, forged steel crankshaft and forged steel connecting rods. The Standard Output runs 22 psi of peak boost on a 10.4:1 compression ratio with cast aluminum pistons and a single high-pressure fuel pump, and is tuned for low-end torque and towing. The High Output runs 26 psi on a 9.5:1 compression ratio with forged aluminum pistons and dual fuel pumps, and is tuned for maximum power.
No. The 2027 RAM 1500 offers four V8 engines alongside the two Hurricane tunes, so the two engine families are sold side by side rather than one replacing the other.
Properly equipped, the Hurricane Standard Output carries the highest maximum tow rating in the 2027 RAM 1500 lineup, at 11,530 pounds. The Hurricane High Output tows up to 9,480 pounds.
Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
The High Output requires 91-octane premium. For the Standard Output, Stellantis lists premium fuel as recommended.
No. The 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo is a four-cylinder engine, available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 3.0L Hurricane is an inline-six built for full-size trucks, body-on-frame SUVs and performance cars.
Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.
