The Dodge Magnum is a full-size American station wagon with spacious cargo capacity. It's engineered for safety. All-wheel drive is available for all-weather capability. But what makes the Magnum special is its hot rod styling and rumbling engines. There's nothing else quite like it. The headliner is the SRT8 with a 6.1-liter Hemi V8 that puts out 425 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque to propel the Magnum to 60 mph in about five seconds. That's quick, especially for a big American station wagon. The Magnum SRT8 can reportedly accelerate from 0 to 100 and back to 0 in less than 17 seconds. It's not necessary to choose the SRT8 to enjoy the Magnum experience, however. The Magnum R/T comes with a Hemi engine, a 340-horsepower 5.7-liter V8, and it costs about $6000 less than the SRT8. The Magnum SXT, with its 250-hp 3.5-liter V6, offers fine around-town power for about $26,000. The least-expensive Magnum is the SE with a 2.7-liter V6 EPA-rated at 18/26 miles per gallon that starts around $24,000. While these cars are not miserly, there is some attention given to fuel economy. The R/T boasts technology that shuts down four of the Hemi's eight cylinders when the car is just cruising, delivering up to 30 miles per gallon during those moments. Put in everyday terms, if you used it to commute on the freeway at a steady 60 mph, you could average 25 miles per gallon. The all-wheel-drive models are designed to offer excellent cornering balance under all driving conditions and improved traction in snow and wet-weather conditions. The Dodge Magnum was launched as an all-new product line for the 2005 model year and expanded for 2006 with the SRT8. For 2008, the Magnum's front end is restyled, the interior gets minor design changes, and new options include Sirius Backseat TV and Chrysler's MyGIG, a 20 gigabyte hard drive that holds songs, pictures, and navigation system map information. The interior changes include a new instrument panel and center console, as well as upgraded soft-touch surfaces on the arm rests, center console and door trim. Dodge's UConnect hands-free cell-phone link is also upgraded with an integrated iPod interface.
2008 Dodge Magnum
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | Standard:
2.7L V-6 / 178 HP / 190 ft.lbs. Available:
3.5L V-6 / 250 HP / 250 ft.lbs.5.7L V-8 / 340 HP / 390 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 18 / 26 / 22 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Short And Long Arm |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel / Full-size Steel |
Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. / 19.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $69 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 71.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 106 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 197.7 " |
Exterior Width | 74.1 " |
Exterior Height | 58.3 " |
Front Headroom | 38.7 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.1 " |
Front Legroom | 41.8 " |
Rear Legroom | 40.2 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.7 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 57.6 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,804 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 120 " |
Turning Radius | 19.4 ' |
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Steel / 17.0 " Machined Aluminum / 18.0 " Polished Steel / 18.0 " Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Badging / Metallic Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone / None Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Body-colored |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel / Dual Stainless Steel |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Seat Trim | Cloth |
Front Seat Type | Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way / (8-way Power) |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way |
Front Armrests | 4-way / (8-way Power) |
Rear Armrests | Center |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench |
Radio | Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm, Seek-scan / Sirius Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan |
Speakers | 4 |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Telescopic Tilt / Tilt |
Climate Control | |
Cruise Control | With Steering Wheel Controls |
Sun Roof | |
Rearview Mirror | Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver |
Tinted Windows | Deep |
Vanity Mirrors | Passenger |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) / Keyfob (front Doors) |
Power Outlets | 3 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating | |
Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Sentry Key |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | Unlimited Months / Unlimited Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Accessories Months |
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