Ram is auctioning two unique trucks, including a 2027 Rumble Bee SRT, on September 11 to raise money for injured military and first responders. The trucks will be sold together at a Barrett-Jackson event in Las Vegas. Ram is donating a one-of-one 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT and a 2005 Ram 1500 SRT-10 customized by RealTruck, with all proceeds benefiting Folds of Honor and the UFC Foundation.
The trucks are being auctioned on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, when terrorists hijacked jetliners and attacked New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people perished on the ground and in the airliners.
Ram is partnering with the UFC and RealTruck to honor the courage of first responders, military service members, and everyday citizens who responded to help after the attacks. Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance, and North America marketing, Stellantis, said, “Millions of Americans remember where they were and what they were doing on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, most of us remember 9/11 as a defining moment in our nation’s history.”
Kuniskis continued, “At Ram, SRT, and Direct Connection, they are honored to support the men and women who protect and serve our communities. The opportunity to support these great causes while bringing together two of the most exciting trucks in Ram history is an honor.”
The 2027 Rumble Bee SRT crossing the Barrett-Jackson auction block will be the first retail-production model built. It will be upgraded to 900-horsepower to make it a true one-of-one collector truck. The 2027 Rumble Bee SRT that will be available early next year is already formidable, powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI V8 engine that delivers 777 horsepower and 680 lb.-ft. of torque.
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The truck accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, covers the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds, and has a targeted top speed of 170 mph. This truck will be even more powerful, with a Direct Connection upgrade boosting it to 900 horsepower.
The second truck being sold is a 2005 Ram 1500 SRT-10, customized by RealTruck. It is powered by the 8.3-liter, 500-horsepower V10 engine originally found in the Dodge Viper. This truck redefined pickup performance and still holds the Guinness World Record as the “World’s Fastest Production Pickup Truck.”
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million in all 50 states.
Ram’s donation of the 2027 Rumble Bee SRT and the 2005 Ram 1500 SRT-10 is a significant contribution to the truck community, and the auction will be an exciting event for car enthusiasts.
The winning bidder will also secure a VIP UFC Experience to the future event of their choice. Folds of Honor Founder and CEO Lt. Col. Dan Rooney said, “I’m grateful to UFC, Ram, RealTruck, and Barrett-Jackson for this unique and very special opportunity. These companies are true patriots that are changing our recipients’ lives through education.”
