The Breakdown Ram confirms it will replace its hybridized 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with a non-hybrid version in the 2027 1500. The 2027 Ram 1500 without the eTorque hybrid system should begin arriving at dealers this fall. But the base trim with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was missing something: the brand’s eTorque hybrid system and stop/start technology. Ram’s New Freedom2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine. Photo by: RamBack in February, the federal government rolled back a range of vehicle emissions standards, including stop/start technology.