The Tao of Dodge Magnum
The Dodge Magnum, first produces in the 1970′s as a powerful two-door coupe, was reborn in the later half of 2000′s. As a V8, HEMI-powered wagon, it was going to blaze a trail for a new generation of Dodge muscle cars.
But as gas prices, car prices and customer concern all shot-up exponentially, the Magnum, along with a slew of other vehicles, was put on the chopping block.
Here’s what Dodgepedia had to say about the Magnum back in 2008: There is an armada of engines that can are ready to power the 2008 Magnum. The standard 2.7-liter V6 in the base model can generate up to 178 horsepower, and the optional 3.5-liter V6 can get up to 250 horsepower. Move up to the next trim level and the 340-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is standard! The four-speed automatic transmission and the five-speed automatic with manual capabilities are the two available transmissions. The SRT8 is in a league of its own and gets a 425 horsepower 6.1-liter V8 engine. Magnum was a moderate hit, with cult followings and appearances in TV and film, such as 2007′s Southland Tales, pictured above.
On November 1, 2007, Chrysler announced 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.” Unfortunately, Magnum and Crossfire were the only true losses, as Pacifica and PT are still around today.
But Magnum blazed a design trail, with Journey and Caliber borrowing front and rear end looks from the sports wagon.
But we still love the Magnum, and if you watch your highways every so often, one might just drive by.
Have a Magnun 2006 SRT-8 black