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The Dodge Magnum is a nameplate used yesteryear several Dodge vehicles , prominently every bit a large coupe marketed from 1978 to 1979 inward the U.S. every bit good every bit a rear-wheel drive station railroad vehicle introduced inward 2004 for the 2005 model twelvemonth in addition to produced until the halt of the 2008 model twelvemonth in addition to assembled at Brampton Assembly Plant , close Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
Dodge Magnum | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
In Brazil , the Magnum nameplate was a top of the describe of piece of work version of the local Dodge Dart from 1979 to 1981.
In United Mexican States , the Dodge Magnum was a sporty rear-wheel drive two-door machine based on Chrysler's chiliad torso (American Dodge Diplomat/Plymouth Gran Fury). It had a 360 CID (5.9L) V-8 engine amongst a unmarried 4 barrel carburetor rated at 300 hp (224 kW). From 1983 to 1988 Dodge marketed a sporty two-door K-car amongst available turbocharger from 1984 on every bit "the Magnum". Four engines were offered for the Mexican Magnum K , a SOHC I-4 2.2L (K-Trans-4) , a turbocharged SOHC I-4 2.2L (1983–86) in addition to ii other 2.5L SOHC I-4s , amongst in addition to without turbocharger (1987–88). The Mexican front-wheel drive Magnum was officially called "Dodge Magnum 400" betwixt 1983 in addition to 1984 , every bit it was a sporty Mexican variation of the American Dodge 400 of the early on eighties. For 1985 , the "400" suffix was dropped. For the 1987 flavor , the turbocharger received an intercooler in addition to the ability from the turbo engine changed from 140 to 150 hp (112 kW).
United States 1978–1979
United States (1978–1979)
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Overview | |||
Production | 1977–1979 | ||
Assembly | Toluca , United Mexican States (Toluca Car Assembly) | ||
Body in addition to chassis | |||
Class | Mid-size | ||
Body style | 2-door coupe | ||
Layout | FR layout | ||
Platform | B-body | ||
Related | Chrysler Cordoba Dodge Charger Dodge Monaco Plymouth Fury | ||
Powertrain | |||
Engine | 5.2 L (318 cu in) LA V8 5.9 L (360 cu in) LA V8 6.6 L (400 cu in) B V8 | ||
Transmission | 3-speed A727 automatic | ||
Dimensions | |||
Wheelbase | 2 ,921 mm (115.0 in) | ||
Length | 5 ,479 mm (215.7 in) | ||
Width | 1 ,961 mm (77.2 in) | ||
Height | 1 ,349 mm (53.1 in) | ||
Chronology | |||
Predecessor | Dodge Charger | ||
Successor | Dodge Mirada | ||
1978
The Magnum was sold inward ii forms; the "XE" in addition to the "GT". It was the concluding vehicle to exercise the long running Chrysler B platform. The appearance was somewhat of a rounded off Charger , in addition to was inward answer to getting a machine that would live eligible for NASCAR that would live to a greater extent than aerodynamic , something that the 1975-1978 Charger was not. Styling features included 4 rectangular headlights behind retractable clear covers , amongst narrow opera windows , in addition to an optional T-bar or ability sunroof. The Magnum was well-featured amongst ability steering , brakes in addition to seats; the interruption included Chrysler's criterion adjustable , longitudinal torsion bars , lower trailing links , in addition to front end in addition to bring upward anti-sway bars. The base of operations engine was the 5.2 L (318 cu in) V8 amongst Lean Burn , piece ii in addition to four-barrel carbureted 5.9 L (360 cu in) in addition to 6.6 L (400 cu in) V8s were optional; weight was nearly 1 ,800 kg (3 ,900 lb).
1979
During the start of the 1979 model twelvemonth , the 400 V8 engine was dropped from the options listing every bit Chrysler stopped producing big-block V8 engines inward production cars during the halt of 1978 model year. H5N1 performance model , the "GT" had been available amongst the 400 cu inward (6.6 L) V8 during the previous model twelvemonth (1978) in addition to the "E58" law interceptor (360 V8-195 HP) engine was available during the 1979 model twelvemonth along amongst hard disk interruption , special axle , special "GT" badging in addition to a "turned metal" dash applique. Technology was advanced for the fourth dimension amongst an onboard spark command estimator from inception , electronic ignition , in addition to a lockup torque converter. During the halt of the 1979 model twelvemonth , the mid-size B-body Dodge Magnum (along amongst its mid-size B-body based Chrysler Cordoba counterpart) was discontinued , every bit was amongst but the Magnum cry itself , inward favor of what would move a smaller , all newly designed , M-body platform based Mirada coupe (which too would live shared along amongst what would move its M-body platform based Chrysler Cordoba coupe counterpart every bit well) all during the side yesteryear side 4 model years (1980-1983). Only 3 ,704 1979 Dodge Magnum coupes included a T-Top.
NASCAR
The mid-size B-body 1978 (and 1979) Dodge Magnum coupe inward the U.S. in addition to Canada was an add-on to Chrysler's describe of piece of work upward that allowed Richard Petty to move on racing amongst a Mopar. For the 1978 NASCAR flavor , the 1974 Charger that Chrysler teams had continued to exercise was no longer eligible for competition. Chrysler worked on several machine designs to polish out the electrical current 1975 bodied Charger into something that would live reasonably aerodynamic for the large racetracks in addition to the Magnum blueprint was settled on early on inward 1977 for exercise inward the 1978 racing season. While non every bit aerodynamic every bit the 1974 Charger torso , the shape of the Magnum showed hope , in addition to the "Petty Enterprise" built seek cars reached 190 mph (310 km/h) on seek runs. At start it seemed that out on the tracks the cars ran good amongst Petty virtually winning his Daytona 125 (finishing second) , in addition to leading over xxx laps of the Daytona 500 until a blown front end tire caused him to wreck. However , the lack of mill evolution back upward of the small-block Chrysler 360 V8 every bit a race engine was becoming to a greater extent than of a work , in addition to inward high speed racing traffic the Magnum did non handgrip well. Petty was especially harsh inward his criticism of the machine - earlier the flavor he declared , "The Magnum is undriveable at 190 MPH."
By the latter one-half of the 1978 flavor , Petty in addition to Neil Bonnett (the ii top Mopar teams) gave upward on the car's inconsistent performance in addition to switched to Chevrolets , leaving independent drivers Buddy Arrington (who bought a few of Petty's Magnums , along amongst roughly parts) in addition to Frank Warren , in addition to C&W vocalizer Marty Robbins to soldier on without whatever substantial mill back upward (Chrysler did supply canvass metallic in addition to roughly engine parts to teams driving Magnums). From August 1978 , from ii to 5 independent teams showed upward amongst Magnums inward NASCAR races , until Jan 1981 , when NASCAR switched to smaller bodied cars. The Magnum never enjoyed the racing heritage of its predecessors , but it was non without its ain achievements. Petty scored seven top 5 finishes inward his 17 races amongst the machine , in addition to Bonnett won 3 poles in addition to scored 5 top 5 finishes amongst his. Petty recognized the Magnum amongst a commemorative decal , depicting his famous reveal 43 emblazoned on a Magnum for his 1992 Fan Appreciation Tour. Though Petty never won a race inward a Magnum , his boy , Kyle Petty drove 1 of his father's year-old Dodge Magnums inward his start race (1979 Daytona ARCA 200) , in addition to won. Kyle raced inward 5 NASCAR races using the left-over Magnums inward 1979 , but wrecked them beyond reasonable repair yesteryear the 1980 Daytona 125. As of Dec 2012 , solely ii NASCAR Magnums nonetheless existed; 1 (an ex-Petty car) resides inward the Talladega NASCAR museum , in addition to the other; (Marty Robbins' 1978 Magnum No. 42) has been restored in addition to is owned yesteryear a soul political party inward southern California. The possessor occasionally races it inward the vintage NASCAR series.
Brazil 1979–1981
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In the erstwhile Simca Factory inward São Bernardo make Campo , São Paulo , Brazil , the Dodge Dart was produced from 1969 until 1981 (more than 92 ,000 cars were sold). They were built amongst tike changes from the master model , starting inward 1969 , in addition to were all largely based on the 1968 Dart GT (and GTS). For its concluding 3 years of production , a two-door upper cut down degree version of the Dart was sold every bit the Magnum , featuring the 318 in³ V8 engine used inward all Dodge coupe in addition to sedan models inward Brazil. H5N1 unique fiberglass front end fascia that included 4 headlights to give it a to a greater extent than modern await was used , piece the bring upward halt was really like to the American Dart 1975 (the Dart model from the same twelvemonth having been identical to the Swinger from USA). The Magnum (top of the line) was sold every bit a split model from the Dart (bottom line) , despite beingness technically virtually identical to the Dart.
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The Dodge was really good received inward Brazil. Today 1 tin abide by machine clubs amongst many Dodge coupes inward proficient condition. The coupe in addition to sedan models inward Brazil were (all variations from the Dart 1968 model): Dart [1969-1981] (as a 2-door coupe from 1970 until 1981 or every bit a four-door sedan from 1969 until 1981) , sporting but lower priced Dart SE , improve equipped Dart DeLuxo (two or 4 doors) , Gran Coupe (more luxurious yet than the Dart DeLuxo , amongst ii doors only) , Gran Sedan (above the Dart DeLuxo model , amongst 4 doors only) , Charger R/T [1971-1980] (coupe bodywork solely , from 1971 to 1980 it was the top model inward sport segment) , LeBaron (replacing the 'Gran Sedan' amongst four-door sedan torso , from 1979 to 1981) in addition to Magnum (substitute for the 'Gran Coupe' , Brazil's top model inward the luxurius segment from 1979 to 1981).
Brazilian Dodge Magnum (1979–1981) | |
Overview | |
Production | 1979–1981 |
Assembly | São Bernardo make Campo , São Paulo , Brazil |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe |
Layout | FR layout |
Platform | A-body |
Related | Dodge Dart |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 5.21 L (318 cu in) LA V8 |
Transmission | 4-speed manual , 3-speed automatic |
Mexico 1981–1988
First generation
First generation Mexican Dodge Magnum (1981–1982)
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Overview | |||
Production | 1981–1982 | ||
Assembly | Toluca , United Mexican States (Toluca Car Assembly) | ||
Body in addition to chassis | |||
Body style | 2-door coupe | ||
Layout | FR layout | ||
Platform | M-body | ||
Related | Dodge Diplomat Plymouth Gran Fury Chrysler LeBaron Plymouth Caravelle Salon | ||
Powertrain | |||
Engine | 5.9 L (360 cu in) LA V8 | ||
Transmission | 4-speed A833 manual 3-speed A727 automatic | ||
Chronology | |||
Predecessor | Dodge Valiant Super Bee | ||
In 1980 , the F-body cars were discontinued inward United Mexican States , every bit good inward the U.S , in addition to hence the compact cars Dodge Dart (using the front end of the volare in addition to the bring upward of the aspen) in addition to the Valiant Volare (using the front end of the aspen in addition to the bring upward of the volare) were dropped for this year. The sport compact , the Super Bee that portion the F-Body platform was too discontinued , in addition to hence Chrysler of United Mexican States had to supplant it amongst a novel sport car. In 1979 , Chrysler de México introduced the Chrysler LeBaron based inward the M-Body Platform , in addition to ii years afterwards it introduced the Dodge Diplomat every bit Dodge Dart. This Mexican M-body Dart was really like to the American Plymouth Gran Fury inward appearance/trim , but had Chrysler's Rallye route wheels instead of deluxe cycle covers. As the same instance that inward 1970 , Chrysler de United Mexican States used a modest platform in addition to the cry of an American sports machine (the B-Body Dodge Magnum) in addition to equipped it amongst the 360 LA V8 engine. The Mexican Dodge Magnum had the 360 CID (5.9L) engine amongst a Carter Thermoquad 4 barrel carburetor rated inward 300 hp (224 kW) , Mopar fossil oil cooler , a 3-Speed A727 automatic transmission , amongst the 4-speed A833 manual transmission optional , heavy duty interruption , ability brakes , stabilizer bars inward the front end in addition to bring upward in addition to a Dana 44 differential amongst positive transcend in addition to positraction. All the windows in addition to windshield chromed metals were painted apartment dark , solely the bumpers in addition to the front end grill were chromed , in addition to the front end fascia wore "Magnum" logo , inward the side of the front end fenders was position 1 time again the "Magnum" logo amongst a 5.9L decal. The Mexican RWD Dodge Magnum was offered solely for the 1981-1982 model years.
Second generation
Second generation Mexican Dodge Magnum 400/Magnum K (1983–1988)
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Overview | |||
Production | 1983–1988 | ||
Assembly | Toluca , United Mexican States (Toluca Car Assembly) | ||
Body in addition to chassis | |||
Body style | 2-door coupe | ||
Layout | FF layout | ||
Platform | K-body | ||
Related | Dodge 400 (USA) Plymouth Caravelle K (Canada) Dodge Aries K (USA) Plymouth Caravelle (USA) | ||
Powertrain | |||
Engine | Chrysler SOHC K-Trans-4 engine 2.2L-2.5L I4 Chrysler Turbo SOHC K-Trans-4 engine 2.2L I4 Turbo | ||
Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic | ||
Chronology | |||
Predecessor | Chrysler Shadow GTS | ||
The K-car based Mexican Dodge Magnum was a sporty 2-door compact , based on the Dodge Aries coupe torso (with blackout 1982-1985 Dodge 400 grille inward 1983-1985 in addition to a blackout 1986-1988 Plymouth Caravelle grille inward 1986-1988) offered from 1983 to 1988 amongst available turbocharger ("TurboChrysler" engine) from 1984 on. Four engines were offered for the Mexican Dodge Magnum K , a SOHC I-4 2.2L (K-Trans-4 , 1983–86) , a turbocharged SOHC I-4 2.2L (1984–1986) in addition to ii other 2.5L SOHC I-4s , amongst in addition to without turbocharger (1987–88). When it was introduced , the Mexican Dodge Magnum 400 Turbo was advertised every bit "Mexico's fastest car" inward the TV commercials of the fourth dimension , in addition to it for certain was inward 1985 , when the "Fox" (1979–1984) 5.0L Mexican Ford Mustang was dropped from the catalog of Ford Mexico. The Mexican front-wheel drive Magnum was officially called "Dodge Magnum 400" betwixt 1983 in addition to 1984 , every bit it was a sporty Mexican variation of the American Dodge 400 of the early on eighties (without the vinyl roof of the US version in addition to amongst high output 2.2L engine (available turbocharger from 1984 on) , heavy-duty interruption , sporty wheels , tires , dash , steering cycle , console , shifter in addition to seats). In 1984 , the Mexican Magnum 400 Turbo was the closest affair to an American Dodge Daytona Turbo due south of the border. For 1985 , the "400" suffix was dropped. For the 1987 flavor , the turbocharger received an intercooler in addition to the ability from the turbo engine changed from 140 to 150 hp (112 kW). The K-car based Magnum was replaced yesteryear the Mexican Chrysler Shadow GTS for the 1989 model year.
Chrysler LX platform 2005–2008
Dodge Magnum (2005–2008)
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Overview | |||
Production | 2004–2008 | ||
Model years | 2005–2008 | ||
Assembly | Brampton , Ontario , Canada | ||
Designer | Ralph Gilles Freeman Thomas | ||
Body in addition to chassis | |||
Class | Full-size | ||
Body style | 5-door station wagon | ||
Layout | Front engine , rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive | ||
Platform | Chrysler LX platform | ||
Related | Dodge Charger | ||
Powertrain | |||
Engine | 2.7 L (167 cu in) EER V6 3.5 L (215 cu in) EGJ V6 5.7 L (345 cu in) EZB HEMI V8 6.1 L (370 cu in) ESF HEMI V8 | ||
Transmission | 4-speed 42RLE automatic 5-speed W5A580 automatic | ||
Dimensions | |||
Wheelbase | 3 ,048 mm (120.0 in) | ||
Length | 5 ,022 mm (197.7 in) | ||
Width | 1 ,882 mm (74.1 in) | ||
Height | 2005-07: 1 ,483 mm (58.4 in) 2008-present: 1 ,481 mm (58.3 in) SRT8: 1 ,471 mm (57.9 in) | ||
Chronology | |||
Predecessor | Dodge Intrepid | ||
Successor | Dodge Journey | ||
The Magnum cry was revived inward 2004 every bit a 2005 station railroad vehicle on the Chrysler LX platform. The novel Magnum was a badge engineered station railroad vehicle version of the Chrysler 300 manufactured at the same constitute inward Brampton , Ontario , Canada.
The Magnum is the concluding mid-size station railroad vehicle (140 to 160 cubic feet of combined rider in addition to cargo volume) sold yesteryear an American automobile manufacturer inward the U.S. , though Chrysler marketed the Chrysler 300 Touring variant inward Europe in addition to Australia.
The Magnum had 4 engine options; the SE features the 190 hp 2.72 L LH V6 , the SXT had the 250 hp (190 kW) 3.5 L V6 , in addition to the RT had the novel 340 hp 5.7 L Hemi V8. The SRT-8 has a 425 hp 6.1 L Hemi engine.
All-wheel drive became an choice inward 2005 on SXT in addition to RT models. The SRT8 , AWD SXT , in addition to the RT exercise a Mercedes-Benz-derived 5-speed automatic transmission , piece all other models exercise a four-speed automatic.
The Magnum was on Car in addition to Driver's Ten Best listing for 2005.
SRT-8
Production numbers for the SRT-8.
2006-2 ,970
2007-921
2008-239
A high performance SRT-8 version debuted at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show. The SRT-8 was based on a concept machine that was displayed at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show. It went on sale inward 2005 every bit a 2006 model. Like the 300C SRT-8 , it featured the novel 6.1 L (370 cu in) Hemi engine , which produces 425 hp (317 kW). 20" wheels , firmer interruption , bigger brakes (Brembo) , novel lower-body handling , in addition to a revised front end in addition to rear-fascia completes the transformation. The SRT-8 was named Best New Modern Muscle Car inward the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year contest.
- 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
- 0-100 mph: 11.7 sec
- Standing 1/4-mile: 13.1 sec @ 108 mph (174 km/h)
Europe in addition to Australia
In Europe in addition to Commonwealth of Australia , the Magnum was sold every bit the Chrysler 300 Touring. It was essentially the same every bit the U.S.-market Magnum , but amongst the Chrysler 300C's front end halt in addition to interior , in addition to right-hand-drive for Commonwealth of Australia in addition to the United Kingdom of Great Britain in addition to Northern Ireland The 300C Touring added an available 3.0L CRD Turbo Diesel version. The 300C Touring was assembled inward Austria.
2008 changes
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For the 2008 model twelvemonth , the Magnum received a facelift every bit good every bit an updated interior inward describe of piece of work amongst that of the Dodge Charger. The front end fascia sported novel aggressively squared off headlights in addition to a smaller rectangular grille to a greater extent than reminiscent of the Charger. The SRT-8 variant gained a novel hood scoop. H5N1 novel vivid blood-red pigment scheme was introduced. The novel changes brought the machine closer to its Charger platform mate , away from the Chrysler 300.
Cancellation
On Nov 1 , 2007 , Chrysler announced that , every bit business office of its restructuring plans , the Dodge Magnum would live 1 of 4 models discontinued after the 2008 model year. In Chrysler's words: "The Magnum , along amongst the PT Cruiser convertible , the Crossfire , in addition to the Pacifica were non earning their keep". Production ended on March 28 , 2008. The Dodge Magnum , (along amongst the short-wheelbase Dodge Caravan) , has been replaced yesteryear the Dodge Journey.
Total U.S. sales
Calendar Year | Sales |
2004 | 39 ,217 |
2005 | 52 ,487 |
2006 | 40 ,095 |
2007 | 30 ,256 |
2008 | 6 ,912 |
2009 | 113 |
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