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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Dodge Magnum
| image = 2008 Dodge Magnum SE.jpg
| caption = 2008 Dodge Magnum SE, Stone White
| production = 1978–1979<br /> 1979–1981<br />1981–1988<br /> 2005–2008<br />
| model_years = {{unbulleted list |1978–1979| 1979–1981 | 1981–1988| 2005–2008}}
| manufacturer = [[Chrysler Corporation]] (1978–1988)<br />[[DaimlerChrysler]] (2005–2007)<br />[[Chrysler LLC]] (2007–2008)
}}

The '''Dodge Magnum''' is a nameplate used by several [[Dodge]] vehicles, at different times and on various markets. The name was first applied to a large [[Chrysler B platform]]-based 2-door coupe marketed from 1978 to 1979 sold in the United States<ref>Chrysler brochures: Chrysler de México 1981-88</ref> and Canada. From the 2005 to the 2008 model years, the nameplate was revived for a Charger-based [[station wagon]] on the [[rear-wheel drive]] [[Chrysler LX platform]], produced in Canada and sold on the American and Canadian market.

In Brazil, the Magnum was a top-of-the-line version of the local [[Dodge Dart]], produced from 1979 to 1981.

In Mexico, the Dodge Magnum was a sporty rear-wheel drive two-door car based on Chrysler's [[M-body]] (American [[Dodge Diplomat]]/[[Plymouth Gran Fury]]). From 1983 to 1988 Dodge marketed a sporty two-door [[Chrysler K platform|K-car]] as the "Magnum", with an available turbocharger engine from 1984 on.

==US and Canada (1978–1979)<span class="anchor" id="1978"></span>==
{{Infobox automobile
| name         = Dodge Magnum (US & Canada, 1978–1979)
| image        = 1978 Dodge Magnum XE in Red, front left (Lime Rock).jpg
| aka          = Dodge XE
| model_years  = 1978–1979
| assembly     = Canada: [[Windsor, Ontario]] ([[Windsor Assembly]])
| class        = [[Mid-size]]
| body_style   = 2-door [[coupe]]
| layout       = [[FR layout]]
| platform     = [[Chrysler B platform|B-body]]
| related      = [[Chrysler 300 non-letter series#1979|Chrysler 300 (1979)]]<br />[[Chrysler Cordoba]]<br />[[Dodge Charger (B-body)#Fourth generation|Dodge Charger]]<br />[[Dodge Monaco]]<br />[[Plymouth Fury]]
| engine       = {{convert|318|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Chrysler LA engine#318 V8|LA]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]<br />{{convert|360|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Chrysler LA engine#360 V8|LA]]'' V8<br />{{convert|400|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Chrysler B engine#400|B]]'' V8
| transmission = 3-speed ''[[TorqueFlite#A727|A727]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase    = {{convert|115.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length       = {{convert|215.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=47366 |title=1979 Dodge Magnum XE specs |publisher=Carfolio.com |access-date=2010-09-29}}</ref>
| width        = {{convert|77.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height       = {{convert|53.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor  = [[Dodge Charger (B-body)|Dodge Charger]]
| successor    = [[Dodge Mirada]]
| sp = us
}}

The Magnum was introduced for 1978 to supplement the [[Dodge Charger (B-body)|Dodge Charger]]. It was sold in two forms, the "XE" and the "GT" and was the last vehicle to use the long running [[Chrysler B platform]]. The appearance was somewhat of a rounded off Charger, and was in response to getting a car that would be eligible for [[NASCAR]] that would be more aerodynamic, something that the 1975–1978 Charger was not. Styling features included four rectangular headlights behind retractable clear covers, with narrow [[opera window]]s, and an optional T-bar or power sunroof. The Magnum was well-featured with power steering, brakes and seats; the suspension included Chrysler's standard adjustable, longitudinal torsion bars, lower trailing links, and front and rear anti-sway bars. The base engine was the {{convert|318|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} V8 with [[Lean-burn#Chrysler Electronic Lean-Burn|Lean-Burn]], while two and four-barrel carbureted {{convert|360|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|400|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} V8s were optional; weight was nearly {{convert|3900|lb|abbr=on}}.

During the start of the 1979 model year, the 400 V8 engine was dropped from the options list as Chrysler stopped producing big-block V8 engines in production cars during the end of 1978 model year. A performance model, the "GT" had been available with the {{convert|400|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} V8 during the previous model year (1978) and the "E58" police interceptor 360 V8 engine producing {{convert|195|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}was available during the 1979 model year along with HD suspension, special axle, special "GT" badging and a "turned metal" dash applique. Technology was advanced for the time with an onboard spark control computer from inception, electronic ignition, and a lockup torque converter. During the end of the 1979 model year, the mid-size B-body Dodge Magnum (along with its mid-size B-body based Chrysler Cordoba counterpart) was discontinued, as was with just the Magnum name itself, in favor of what would become a smaller, all newly designed, M-body platform based [[Dodge Mirada|Mirada]] coupe (which also would be shared along with what would become its M-body platform based Chrysler Cordoba coupe counterpart as well) all during the next four model years (1980–1983). Only 3,704 1979 Dodge Magnum coupes included a T-Top.
[[File:1978 Dodge Magnum XE in Red, rear left (Lime Rock).jpg|thumb|left|1978 Dodge Magnum XE, rear view]]

===NASCAR===
The mid-size B-body 1978–1979 Dodge Magnum coupe in the United States and Canada was an addition to [[Chrysler]]'s line up that allowed [[Richard Petty]] to continue racing with a [[Mopar]]. For the 1978 [[NASCAR]] season, the 1974 Charger that Chrysler teams had continued to use was no longer eligible for competition. Chrysler worked on several car designs to smooth out the current 1975 bodied Charger into something that would be reasonably aerodynamic for the big racetracks and the Magnum design was settled on in the summer of 1977 for use in the 1978 racing season. While not as aerodynamic as the 1974 Charger body, the shape of the Magnum showed promise, and the [[Petty Enterprises]] built test cars reached {{convert|190|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} on test runs. At first it seemed that out on the tracks the cars ran well with Petty almost winning his Daytona 125 (finishing second), and leading over 30 laps of the Daytona 500 until a blown front tire caused him to wreck. However, the lack of factory development support of the small-block Chrysler 360 V8 as a race engine was becoming more of a problem, and in high speed racing traffic the Magnum did not handle well. Petty was particularly harsh in his criticism of the car - before the season he declared, "The Magnum is undriveable at 190 MPH."

By the latter half of the 1978 season, Petty and [[Neil Bonnett]] (the two top Mopar teams) gave up on the car's inconsistent performance and switched to [[Chevrolet]]s and [[Oldsmobile]]s, leaving independent drivers [[Buddy Arrington]] (who bought a few of Petty's Magnums, along with some parts), [[Frank Warren (NASCAR driver)|Frank Warren]], and Country singer [[Marty Robbins]] to soldier on without any substantial factory support (Chrysler did provide sheet metal and some engine parts to teams driving Magnums). From August 1978, two to five independent teams showed up with Magnums in NASCAR races, until January 1981, when NASCAR switched to smaller bodied cars. The Magnum never enjoyed the racing heritage of its predecessors, but it was not without its own achievements. Petty scored 7 top five finishes in his 17 races with the car, and Bonnett won three poles and scored 5 top five finishes with his. Petty recognized the Magnum with a commemorative decal, depicting his famous number 43 emblazoned on a Magnum for his 1992 Fan Appreciation Tour. Though Petty never won a race in a Magnum, his son, [[Kyle Petty]] drove one of his father's year-old Dodge Magnums in his first race (1979 Daytona ARCA 200), and won. Kyle raced in five NASCAR races using the left-over Magnums in 1979, but wrecked them beyond reasonable repair by the 1980 Daytona 125. As of December 2012, only two NASCAR Magnums still existed; one (an ex-Petty car) resides in the Talladega NASCAR museum, and the other; ([[Marty Robbins]]' 1978 Magnum No. 42) has been restored and is owned by a private party in southern California.

'''Production Figures:'''
{| class="wikitable"
|+Dodge Magnum Production Figures<ref>{{Cite book |last=Flammang |first=James M. |title=Standard catalog of American cars, 1976-1999 |date=1999 |publisher=Krause Publications |others=Ron Kowalke |isbn=0-87341-755-0 |edition=3rd |location=Iola, WI |oclc=43301709}}</ref>
!
!Yearly Total
|-
|'''1978'''
|47,827
|-
|'''1979'''
|25,367
|-
!Total
!<u>73,194</u>
|}
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==Brazil (1979–1981)<span class="anchor" id="Brazil"></span><span class="anchor" id="1979"></span>==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Dodge Magnum (Brazil)
| assembly = Brazil: [[São Bernardo do Campo]], [[São Paulo]]
| image = S MLB v F f 226076004 2268.jpg
| production = 1979–1981
| engine = {{convert|318|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Chrysler LA engine#318 V8|LA]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]
| transmission = 4-speed [[manual transmission|manual]],<br />3-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| body_style = 2-door [[coupe]]
| layout = [[FR layout]]
| platform = [[Chrysler A platform|A-body]]
| related = [[Dodge Dart]]
}}
From 1969 until 1981 the [[Dodge Dart]] was produced in the old Simca Factory in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil. More than 92,000 cars were sold in this period. They were built with minor changes from the original model, starting in 1969, and were all largely based on the 1968 Dart GT (and GTS). For its last three years of production, a two-door upper trim level version of the Dart was sold as the ''Magnum'', featuring the 318&nbsp;cu&nbsp;in [[V8 engine]] used in all Dodge coupé and sedan models in Brazil. A unique fiberglass front fascia that included four headlights to give it a more modern look was used, while the rear end was very similar to the 1975 American Dart (the Dart model from the same year having been identical to the Swinger from USA). The Magnum (top of the line) was sold as a separate model from the Dart (bottom line), despite being technically almost identical to the Dart.
[[File:Dodge Magnum1979 BR.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Dodge Magnum (Brazil)]]
The Dodge was well received in Brazil. The coupe and sedan models in Brazil were (all variations from the Dart 1968 model): Dart [1969–1981] (as a 2-door coupé from 1970 until 1981 or as a four-door sedan from 1969 until 1981), sporting but lower priced Dart SE, better equipped Dart DeLuxo (two or four doors), Gran Coupé (more luxurious yet than the Dart DeLuxo, with two doors only), Gran Sedan (above the Dart DeLuxo model, with four doors only), Charger R/T [1971–1980] (coupé bodywork only, from 1971 to 1980 it was the top model in the sport segment), LeBaron (replacing the 'Gran Sedan' with four-door sedan body, from 1979 to 1981) and Magnum (replacement for the Dart Gran Coupé, Brazil's top model in the luxury segment from 1979 to 1981).
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==Mexico (1981–1988)<span class="anchor" id="Mexico"></span><span class="anchor" id="1981"></span>==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Dodge Magnum (Mexico, first generation)
| image = Dodge Magum 1981 (9).jpg
| assembly = Mexico: [[Toluca]] ([[Toluca Car Assembly]])
| production = 1981–1982
| engine = {{convert|360|CID|L|abbr=on}} ''[[Chrysler LA engine#360 V8|LA]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]
| transmission = 4-speed A833 [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />3-speed A727 [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| body_style = 2-door [[coupe]]
| layout = [[FR layout]]
| platform = [[Chrysler M platform|M-body]]
| related = [[Dodge Diplomat]]<br />[[Plymouth Gran Fury]]<br />[[Chrysler LeBaron]]<br />[[Plymouth Caravelle Salon]]
| predecessor = [[Dodge Valiant Super Bee]]
}}

===First generation===
In 1980, the F-body cars were discontinued in Mexico, as well in the U.S., so the compact cars Dodge Dart (using the front of the Volaré and the rear of the Aspen), Valiant Volaré (using the front of the Aspen and the rear of the Volaré), and sporty [[Dodge Super Bee#Mexican Valiant Super Bee|Valiant Super Bee]], were dropped for this year.

In 1979, Chrysler de México introduced the Chrysler LeBaron based on the M-body platform, and two years later it introduced the Dodge Diplomat as the Dodge Dart. These were very similar to the American Plymouth Gran Fury in appearance and trim, but had Chrysler's Rallye wheels instead of deluxe wheel covers. Chrysler de México used a small platform and the Magnum name, equipping it with 360 CID (5.9&nbsp;L) V8 engine rated at {{convert|300|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, with a [[Carter Carburetor|Carter]] [[ThermoQuad carburetor|ThermoQuad]] four barrel (four-choke) carburetor), Mopar oil cooler, a 3-speed [[TorqueFlite#A727 (36RH/37RH)|A727 automatic transmission]] ([[List of Chrysler transmissions#Manual|A833]] 4-speed [[Transmission (mechanics)|manual]] optional), heavy-duty suspension, power brakes, stabilizer bars in the front and rear and a [[Dana Holding Corporation|Dana]] 44 differential with positive pass and [[Limited-slip differential|posi-traction]]. All of the window trim was flat black; with only the bumpers and the grille chromed. Both the front fascia and the front fenders wore "Magnum" lettering, with a 5.9&nbsp;L decal on the fenders as well. The Mexican Dodge Magnum was offered only for the 1981–1982 model years.
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===Second generation<span class="anchor" id="1983"></span>===
{{Infobox automobile
| name         = Dodge Magnum 400 / Magnum K (Mexico, second generation)
| image        = Mexican Chrysler Magnum 1983-1988.jpg
| assembly     = Mexico: [[Toluca]] ([[Toluca Car Assembly]])
| production   = 1983–1988
| engine       = 2.2 L [[Chrysler K engine|Chrysler SOHC K-Trans-4]] [[I4 engine|I4]]<br />2.2 L [[Chrysler K engine|Chrysler Turbo SOHC K-Trans-4]] I4 <br/>2.5 L [[Chrysler K engine|Chrysler SOHC K-Trans-4]] [[I4 engine|I4]]<br />2.5 L [[Chrysler K engine|Chrysler Turbo SOHC K-Trans-4]] I4
| transmission = 4-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />3-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| body_style   = 2-door [[coupe]]
| layout       = [[FF layout]]
| platform     = [[Chrysler K platform|K-body]]
| related      = [[Dodge 400]] (U.S.)<br />[[Dodge Aries]] (U.S.)<br />[[Plymouth Caravelle]] (U.S.)
| successor    = [[Chrysler Shadow|Chrysler Shadow GTS]]
}}

The K-car based Mexican Dodge Magnum was a sporty 2-door compact, based on the Dodge Aries coupe body (with blackout 1982–1985 Dodge 400 grille in 1983–1985 and a blackout 1986–1988 Plymouth Caravelle grille in 1986–1988) offered from 1983 to 1988 with available turbocharger ("TurboChrysler" engine) from 1984 on. Four engines were offered for the Mexican Dodge Magnum K: a 2.2&nbsp;L SOHC I-4 (K-Trans-4, 1983–86), a turbocharged 2.2&nbsp;L SOHC I-4 (1984–86) and two 2.5&nbsp;L SOHC I-4s, with and without turbocharger (1987–88).

When it was introduced, the Mexican Dodge Magnum 400 Turbo was advertised as "Mexico's fastest car" in the TV commercials of the time, and it surely was in 1985, when the "Fox" (1979–84) 5.0&nbsp;L Mexican Ford Mustang was dropped from the catalog of Ford Mexico. The Mexican front-wheel drive Magnum was officially called "Dodge Magnum 400" between 1983 and 1984, as it was a sporty Mexican variation of the American Dodge 400 of the early eighties (without the vinyl roof of the US version and with high output 2.2&nbsp;L engine (available turbocharger from 1984 on), heavy-duty suspension, sporty wheels, tires, dash, steering wheel, console, shifter and seats). In 1984, the Mexican Magnum 400 Turbo was the closest thing to an American Dodge Daytona Turbo south of the border. For 1985, the "400" suffix was dropped. For the 1987 season, the turbocharger received an intercooler and the power from the turbo engine changed from 140 to {{convert|150|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The K-car based Magnum was replaced by the Mexican Chrysler Shadow GTS for the 1989 model year.
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==Chrysler LX platform (2005–2008)<span class="anchor" id="LX"></span><span class="anchor" id="2005"></span>==
=== US and Canada ===
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Dodge Magnum (2005–2008)
| model_years = 2005–2008
| assembly = Canada: [[Brampton]] ([[Brampton Assembly]])
| image = 05-07 Dodge Magnum SXT.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift
| class = [[Full-size]]
| production = February 3, 2004 – September 25, 2008<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/pdf.do/3Fid/3D10242%26ved%3D2ahUKEwjQ0sio54XZAhUFgK0KHeXVCSMQFjANegQIAhAB%26usg%3DAOvVaw1qAJ-3dv587Y5XdLcDV7mx |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-02-01 |archive-date=2018-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202190111/http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/pdf.do/3Fid/3D10242%26ved%3D2ahUKEwjQ0sio54XZAhUFgK0KHeXVCSMQFjANegQIAhAB%26usg%3DAOvVaw1qAJ-3dv587Y5XdLcDV7mx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| engine = {{convert|167|cuin|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} ''[[Chrysler LH engine#2.7 L|EER]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]]<br />{{convert|215|cuin|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} ''[[Chrysler SOHC V6 engine#3.5|EGG]]'' V6<br />{{convert|345|cuin|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} ''[[Chrysler Hemi engine#5.7 / 345|EZB HEMI]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]<br />{{convert|370|cuin|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} ''[[Chrysler Hemi engine#6.1|ESF HEMI]]'' V8
| transmission = 4-speed ''[[Ultradrive#42RLE|42RLE]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed [[5G-Tronic|W5A580]] automatic
| body_style = 5-door [[station wagon]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]]
| platform = [[Chrysler LX platform]]
| related = {{ubl|[[Chrysler 300]]|[[Dodge Charger (LX)|Dodge Charger]]|[[Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)]]}}
| designer = [[Ralph Gilles]] (2001)<br />[[Freeman Thomas]] (2001)
| wheelbase = {{convert|120.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|197.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|74.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = 2005-07: {{convert|58.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />2008: {{convert|58.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />SRT8: {{convert|57.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
}}
[[File:05 Dodge Magnum RT (9467758925).jpg|thumb|left|2005 Dodge Magnum RT, Inferno Red (US)]]
[[File:05 Dodge Magnum RT Interior (6449093377).jpg|thumb|left|Interior]]
The Magnum name was revived in 2004 for the 2005 model year, as a [[station wagon]] based on the [[Chrysler LX platform]]. The Magnum had four engine options; the ''SE'' features the {{convert|190|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Chrysler LH engine#2.7|2.72&nbsp;L LH V6]], the ''SXT'' had the {{convert|250|hp|abbr=on}} [[Chrysler SOHC V6 engine#3.5|3.5&nbsp;L V6]], and the ''RT'' had the new {{convert|340|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 5.7&nbsp;L [[Chrysler Hemi engine#5.7 / 345|Hemi]] [[V8 engine|V8]]. The SRT-8 has a {{convert|425|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 6.1 [[Liter|L]] Hemi engine. [[All-wheel drive]] became an option in 2005 on SXT and RT models. The SRT8, AWD SXT, and the RT use a [[Mercedes-Benz]]-derived 5-speed [[automatic transmission]], while all other models use a four-speed automatic.
The Magnum was built at the [[Brampton Assembly|Brampton Assembly Plant]], near [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada, from 2004 to the end of model year 2008.<ref name="chrysler_job_cuts">{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071101/ap_on_bi_ge/chrysler_job_cuts |title=Chrysler to cut up to 12,000 jobs |access-date=November 1, 2007 |publisher=Yahoo News |year=2007 |author=Dee-Ann Durbin (AP) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071103060124/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071101/ap_on_bi_ge/chrysler_job_cuts |archive-date=November 3, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Dodge Magnum is based on the rear-wheel-drive Chrysler LX platform with Chrysler executives confirming that structural elements of the car's foundation such as the toe board, safety cage architecture, as well as the load-path philosophy being utilized by then-partner, Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes executives also confirmed that several individual components of the car are derived from the [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)]] and S-Class of the era.{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}} Shared and or derived components from Mercedes-Benz included: the rear suspension cradle and 5-link independent rear suspension design derived from E-Class,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Printz |first=Larry |date=2021-01-11 |title=Bringing up the rear: The birth of Chrysler’s rear-wheel-drive LX cars |url=https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/bringing-up-the-rear-chryslers-rear-wheel-drive-lx-cars/ |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=Hagerty Media |language=en-US}}</ref> a double-wishbone front suspension design with short-and-long arm front suspension geometry derived from the [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)]], the 5-Speed NAG1 W5A580 transmission (SRT8, AWD SXT, and the RT), rear differential, driveshaft, ESP & ABS systems, steering system, the CAN Bus electrical architecture, cabin electronics including several other electronic modules, switchgear such as the cruise control and turn signal combination stalk, seat controls, seat frames, and the wiring harness.{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}} Later models also feature a Mercedes-Benz-derived laser key ignition system in place of the traditional metal key. AWD models also benefited from the use of Mercedes-Benz's 4MATIC system, including transfer case components.

The Magnum was on ''[[Car and Driver]]'s'' [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best list]] for 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://money.cnn.com/2004/12/10/pf/autos/car_and_driver_best/index.htm |title=CNNMoney.com: Car and Driver names 10 best cars |publisher=Money.cnn.com |date=2004-12-14 |access-date=2010-09-29}}</ref>

===SRT-8===

A higher performance [[SRT-8]] version debuted at the 2005 [[Los Angeles Auto Show]]. The SRT-8 was based on a concept car that was displayed at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dodge Magnum SRT-8|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1567/Dodge-Magnum-SRT-8.html|work=www.ultimatecarpage.com|access-date=26 December 2012}}</ref> It went on sale in 2005 as a 2006 model. Like the [[Chrysler 300C|300C]] SRT-8, it featured the new {{convert|370|cuin|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Chrysler Hemi engine#6.1|Hemi engine]], which produced {{convert|425|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. 20-inch wheels, firmer suspension, bigger [[Brembo]] brakes, new lower-body treatment, and a revised front and rear-fascia completes the transformation. The SRT-8 was named "Best New Modern Muscle Car" in the 2006 [[Canadian Car of the Year]] contest.
''[[Motor Trend]]'' Test Results:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagon/112_0509_performance_wagons/specs.html |title=Motor Trend Comparison Test: Dodge Magnum SRT-8 |publisher=Motortrend.com |date=2007-02-26 |access-date=2010-09-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824052414/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagon/112_0509_performance_wagons/specs.html |archive-date=August 24, 2010 }}</ref>
*0-60&nbsp;mph: 5.1 seconds
*0-100&nbsp;mph: 11.7 seconds
*Standing 1/4-mile: 13.1 sec at {{convert|108|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}
{{See also|Street and Racing Technology}}

2007 and 2008 also saw the addition of the R/T "Red Badge" ''29R'' Road and Track package, which featured all of the SRT-8 options except the 6.1 Hemi engine and Brembo brakes.

=== Safety ===
[[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration|NHTSA]] crash test ratings (2006):<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 DODGE MAGNUM {{!}} NHTSA |url=https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/DODGE/MAGNUM |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=www.nhtsa.gov |language=en}}</ref>

* Frontal Crash Test – Driver: {{Rating|5|5}}
* Frontal Crash Test – Passenger: {{Rating|5|5}}
* Side Impact Rating – Driver: {{Rating|4|5}}
* Side Impact Rating – Rear Passenger: {{Rating|5|5}}
* Rollover Rating: {{Rating|4|5}} <small>10.9%</small>

=== Europe and Australia ===
In Europe and Australia, the Magnum was sold as the [[Chrysler 300#Station wagon|Chrysler 300 Touring]]. It was essentially the same as the U.S.-market Magnum, but with the Chrysler 300C's front end and interior, and right-hand-drive for Australia and the U.K. The 300C Touring added an available 3.0 L CRD Turbo Diesel version. The 300C Touring was assembled in Austria.

===2008 changes===
[[File:2008 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 DC.JPG|thumb|right|2008 Dodge Magnum SRT-8, in TorRed]]For the 2008 model year, the Magnum received a facelift as well as an updated interior in line with that of the Dodge Charger. The front fascia sported new aggressively squared off headlights and a smaller rectangular grille more reminiscent of the Charger. The Magnum SE, SXT, And RT models received two all new colors for the 2008 model year; Mineral Gray, and Light Sandstone. The SRT-8 variant gained a new hood scoop, more aggressive front fascia, a smaller, honeycomb mesh grille, and larger lower grille with brake cooling ducts. New colors such as TorRed and Steel Blue Metallic, originally introduced in 2007, were carried over to the face lifted 2008 SRT-8 Magnums as well as other trim levels. These new changes brought the car closer to its Charger platform mate, away from the [[Chrysler 300]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_2008_dodge_magnum/ |title=Automobile Magazine: 2008 Dodge Magnum |publisher=Automobilemag.com |access-date=2010-09-29 |archive-date=2014-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016125229/http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_2008_dodge_magnum/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

However, with its cancellation that same model year, the 2008 facelift was only available for one year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zack |first=Ethan |date=2024-03-22 |title=Here's Why Dodge Discontinued The Magnum |url=https://www.slashgear.com/1541656/why-dodge-discontinued-magnum/ |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=SlashGear |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Cancellation==
On November 1, 2007, Chrysler announced that, as part of its restructuring plans, the Dodge Magnum would be one of four models discontinued after the 2008 model year. In Chrysler's words: "The Magnum, along with the PT Cruiser convertible, the Crossfire, and the Pacifica were not earning their keep". Production ended on September 28, 2008. The Dodge Magnum (along with the short-wheelbase Dodge Caravan) has been replaced by the [[Dodge Journey]].<ref name="chrysler_job_cuts"/>

=== Total U.S. sales ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Calendar Year
! Sales
|-
| 2004<ref name="http://archive.is">{{cite web|url=http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/01-04-2006/0004242655&EDATE |title=Chrysler Group 2005 US Sales |publisher=Chrysler |date=2008-01-03 |access-date=2009-01-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090121080245/http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104 |archive-date=January 21, 2009 }}</ref>
| 39,217
|-
| 2005<ref name="http://archive.is"/>
| 52,487
|-
| 2006<ref name="CheersandGears.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/55253-total-chrysler-llc-december-2007-sales-up-1-percent-on-the-strength-of-retail/ |title=Total Chrysler LLC December 2007 Sales Up 1 Percent on the Strength of Retail |publisher=CheersandGears.com |date=2008-01-03 |access-date=2009-01-05}}</ref>
| 40,095
|-
| 2007<ref name="CheersandGears.com"/>
| 30,256
|-
| 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/27526-december-2008-sales-chrysler-llc/ |title= December 2008 Sales: Chrysler LLC |publisher=CheersandGears.com |date=2009-01-05 |access-date=2009-01-05}}</ref>
| 6,912
|-
| 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cheersandgears.com/topic/50556-chrysler-group-llc-december-2009/ |title= Chrysler Group LLC December 2009 Sales |publisher=CheersandGears.com |date=2010-01-05 |access-date=2010-01-05}}</ref>
| 113
|}

==Front end conversion==
A popular modification has been to change the front fascia of the Magnum to that of the 2005-2010 Chrysler 300; the commonality of parts and design of the LX cars means such a swap requires little to no custom fabrication. It's also possible to swap on the Charger's front fascia, but doing so is generally a more involved process. While the Magnum front fascia can be swapped with that of the [[Dodge Challenger]], it is not a direct bolt-on swap, despite the cars sharing the same platform. 
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.mopardealer.com/marty.htm Marty Robbins #42 Dodge Magnum]
*[http://www.allpar.com/model/magnum-dodge.html Original Dodge Magnum] and [http://www.allpar.com/cars/lx/magnum-dodge.html 2005-current Dodge Magnum] at allpar.com
*[http://www.dodgemagnumrt.com/ 2005-current Dodge Magnum R/T] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128021224/http://www.dodgemagnumrt.com/ |date=2018-01-28 }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071012232552/http://www.chrysler.com.au/300c_touring/index.html Chrysler 300C Touring (Australia)]
* The Last 2008 Magnum SRT-8 Steel Blue car 29 [http://www.allpar.com/cotm/13/july-2013-magnum.html Claude Lacombe's 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8]
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