Dodge discontinued the distinctive Rumble Bee going into the 2006 mannequin yr, leaving the Dodge Ram SRT-10 as its top-rated efficiency truck. Then, in 2007, Dodge clipped the SRT-10 from the catalog and targeted on extra sensible pickup vehicles.

In 2013, Ram — now charting its personal course after spinning off from Dodge in 2010 — set the game truck group abuzz once more with a brand new Rumble Bee idea truck unveiled on the Motor City’s Woodward Dream Cruise. Marking the tenth anniversary of the unique Rumble Bee introduction, the idea Bee additionally featured a 5.7-liter HEMI V8. Ram coaxed an additional 50 horsepower out of the 5.7-liter HEMI, bringing the entire to 395. Engine torque additionally elevated by 32 lb-ft over 2004 values, bringing complete torque to 407 lb-ft. These efficiency will increase are due, partially, to Mopar’s cold-air consumption system and cat-back twin exhaust.

The twin exhaust system cut-out is one other function that improves upon the unique. Overshadowed by the honeycomb-inspired inside graphics and the faux-amber-incased honeybee within the shifter knob are two push-button-style selectors for exhaust cut-outs labeled “RUMBLE.” The decisions supplied point out an choice for a slight rumble or full rumble because the soundtrack on your drive. 

Ultimately, ideas of future Rumble Bee manufacturing pale as automakers turned to efficiency off-road pickup vehicles.