Highlights:
* The first 2021 Ram 1500 TRX produced - VIN 001 - sold for
* 100 percent of the hammer price for Ram 1500 TRX VIN 001 benefits the
* Auctioned vehicle is one of 702 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition models and commemorates the most powerful truck with 702 horsepower straight from the factory
'When Ram 1500 TRX VIN 001 rolled off the assembly line, it instantly became an incredibly exciting one-of-a-kind collectible truck, and that was reflected by the winning bid,' said
Ram 1500 TRX VIN 001 auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is one of 702 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition models. Commemorating the most powerful truck with 702 horsepower straight from the factory, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition is limited to 702 units - and sold out in less than three hours.
'Ram continues to honor all of those who serve or have served in
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX VIN 001 winning bid included a unique authentication kit that includes a presentation box with a bound book custom-developed by the Ram brand team, which highlights the vehicle's design development, exclusive photos and video, a speed-form model and a Ram truck cover developed by the vehicle's design team.
Production of the all-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX began at the
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition
The Ram 1500 TRX VIN 001 auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is one of 702 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition models. A nod to the most powerful truck's 702 horsepower, the 2021 1500 TRX Launch Edition is limited to 702 units - and sold out (other than VIN 001) in less than three hours. The Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition is visually distinguished by its exclusive Anvil Gray paint, and inside, each truck features a special red and brushed-aluminum center console badge identifying it as a limited-edition TRX model.
The Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition package is coupled with the TRX Level 2
2021 Ram 1500 TRX
The new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the apex predator of the truck world and cements Ram Truck as
The Ram 1500 TRX builds on everything the award-winning Ram 1500 lineup delivers - including world-class luxurious interiors with premium materials and incredible attention to detail, segment-leading ride-quality and comfort, and a superior level of refinement and sophistication - and raises the no-compromise benchmark for power, performance, durability, technology and convenience with features never before offered in a pickup.
Class-leading ride and handling are accomplished via an all-new custom suspension composed of the highest possible quality components and tuning geared towards high-speed desert runs, producing even more capability on the street or in the desert. The Ram 1500 TRX boasts a ground clearance of 11.8 inches due in part to a 2-inch ride height increase when compared with the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, along with aggressive 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory All-Terrain 325/65/R18 tires. This combination enables TRX to clear surface obstacles easily and at high speeds.
A luxurious and spacious interior offers authentic, premium materials, colors and textures, including hand-wrapped leather instrument panels for unexpected luxury throughout. As a segment disrupter, the standard Uconnect 4C with a massive 12-inch touchscreen leads the segment in technology, featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views, and exclusive content from
In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab,
Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the benchmarks for:
1,075 lb.-ft. of torque with
Towing capacity of 37,100 lbs. with Ram 3500
Segment first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with
Payload of 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500
Most luxurious:
Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions
Most interior space with
Most capable full-size off-road pickup - Ram Power Wagon
Ram 1500, America's most powerful half-ton diesel pickup with 480 lb.-ft. of torque, achieves an unsurpassed 33 mpg highway and delivers up to 1,000 miles of range on a single tank of fuel
Ram 1500 TRX is the quickest, fastest and most powerful mass-produced pickup truck in the world
Most awarded light-duty truck in America
Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
Over the last 30 years, Ram has the highest percentage of pickups still on the road
Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider
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