#MAX NICHOLS DODGE MAGNUM FULL#

With the debut of the 425 horsepower SRT-8, the performance wagon market faced a dynamic change. The Magnum was a power shift for the US wagon market.

Although not massive sellers, wagons were more usable than sedans while being cheaper than SUVs and Dodge wanted in on the market. Wagons were available from Volkswagen, Audi, Subaru, Mercedes, BMW, Ford, and even Hyundai. While the other engines were adequately powered, the 6.1-liter Hemi in the SRT8 gave the car all the grunt it needed to shine.Īt the time, the wagon market was still doing well in the US. The new Magnum featured two different transmissions as well, using a 4-speed automatic for the entry-level models while the SRT8, RT, and all-wheel-drive SXT used a Mercedes-Benz sourced 5-speed gearbox. These engines included two V6 engines and two V8 engines and put out between 190 horsepower and 425 horsepower, respectively. Based on the Chrysler LX platform, the third generation offered four different powertrain options to remain relevant in the US market. A new paint color was available for the first time, Dodge naming it “Torred”.The Magnum had been built for two generations before the wagon variant, once in the late 1970s some variations were built for Brazil and Mexico through the late 1980s. In 2008, the Magnum was revised and Dodge tried to bring it closer to the Dodge Charger’s design, while distancing it from the Chrylser 300c’s one. The car was also equipped with a cargo management system. Leather upholstery was optional for the SXT trim level and was a standard for the RT and SRT8. The SRT8 version of the Magnum had a 20-inch alloy wheels, was equipped with red Brembo brake calipers and had a honeycomb grille. The cargo area was very spacious for a station wagon. Design wise, the Magnum was very similar to Dodge’s Charger, with a modified hood, fender and headlights, while still keeping the signature Dodge grille. The Magnum was available in three level trims: SE, SXT and RT. The car had a wide stance and bigger wheels, being Dodge’s first station wagon and looking like a combination between a muscle car and a family car, while Dodge called it a sport tourer. The model released in 2004 was offered with three V8 engine options, developing up to 430 hp and mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The first ever Dodge Magnum was produced in 1978, and the nameplate made a return in the mid 2000s. The concept that previewed the car was unveiled at the Los Angeles show. The last generation of the Magnum was a rather short-lived model and was produced for only 4 years.

#MAX NICHOLS DODGE MAGNUM FULL#

full description and technical specifications The Dodge Magnum range was discontinued at the end of March 2008 due to low sales figures. The RXT and SXT versions could be ordered with all-wheel-drive, while the base and the top-version were RWD only. The top of the range version was the SRT-8 with the 6.1-liter Hemi engine, which produces 425 hp.įor the transmission, Dodge offers the Magnum only with an automatic 5-speed transmission. The SRT version comes with the 5.7 liter V8 and 345 hp engine. On the upper trim level RXT it also offers a V6 but with a bigger displacement of 3.5 liters and 214 hp on tap. With its very big trunk of 770 liters (27.7 cu-ft), which can be extended to 2010 liters (71.1 cu-ft) with the rear seats folded down, it is a very good alternative to a minivan.įor the engine compartment, Dodge selected a base level with a 2.7-liter V6 engine that produces 167 hp. The interior of the Dodge Magnum is large enough for five people.

The inside quality materials were different and Dodge management decided to revamp the Magnum's interior fit and finish at the same level as its sedan brother. There were a lot of differences between the Dodge Charger and the Magnum.

The most important change on the outside is the front side of the vehicle, where it received a more aggressive look. In 2007, Dodge showed the facelifted version of it. Launched in 2005 as a 2006 model, Dodge Magnum was the station wagon version for the Dodge Charger.

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