Dodge Magnum

The Dodge Magnum title has been used on a numeral of different automobiles. The most recent is a large rear-wheel guide station wagon introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. This new Magnum is Dodges first car to use the new Chrysler LX platform, shared with the Chrysler 300 (of which the Magnum is essentially a wagon version) and the Dodge Charger. Previously, the Dodge Magnum replica name had been used from 1978 to 1979 for a large coupe in the concerted States. In Brazil, the Magnum name was a portrayal of the local turn aside avoid Dart from 1979 to 1981. In Mexico, the Magnum was a K-car from 1983 to 1990. The 1978 and 1979 Dodge Magnum in the United States and Canada was an affixing to the Chrysler line up that allowed Richard Petty to continue racing with a Mopar. The Magnum replaced the Charger SE in Dodges lineup in two forms; the XE and the GT. It was the last vehicle to use the extensive running Chrysler B platform. The appearance was somewhat of a rounded unavailable bad Charger, and was in response to getting a car that would be eligible for NASCAR that would be more aerodynamic, something the Charger was not. Styling features included four rectangular headlights behind retractable clear covers, with narrow opera windows, and an optional T-bar or energy sunroof. The Magnum was well-featured with power steering, brakes and seats; the suspension included Chryslers standard adjustable, longitudinal torsion bars, lower trailing links, and front and rear anti-sway bars. The base engine was the 318 in³ V8 with Lean Burn, while two and four-barrel carbureted 360 and 400 V8s were also available; weight was nearly 3,900 lbs. The 400 was dropped from the option list in 1979 as Chrysler stopped production of big-block V-8s in production cars at the end of 1978. A performance model, the GT was available with the E58 police interceptor engine, HD suspension, special axle, momentous GT badging and a turned metal dash applique. Technology was advanced for the time with an onboard glint control computer from inception, electronic ignition, and a lockup torque converter. The Magnum name was discarded quickly in favor of the Mirada, a smaller car that was also a rebadged Chrysler Cordoba. The Magnum has something of a cult following today, with several clubs and enthusiasts who are dedicated to the recognition and preservation of Chryslers last B-body.

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