2008 Dodge Magnum SXT 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2008 Dodge Magnum SXT is a Rear-wheel drive Wagon. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 SOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 250 hp @ 6400 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2008 Dodge Magnum SXT has cargo capacity of Liters and the vehicle weighs 1977 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 Dodge Magnum SXT has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Tire pressure monitoring warning system It has 17'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 273 N.m of torque and a top speed of 231 km/h. The 2008 Dodge Magnum SXT accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.2 L/100km in the city and 8.1 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 32,795

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The face-lifted 2008 Dodge Magnum continues to avoid the stodgy wagon mold, thanks to its specialized blend of sporty good looks, practical utility and satisfying performance.

Even though the Dodge Magnum wagon has only been on sale a few years, style- and performance-minded families have taken to it like bees to honey. Or, to harken back to the Dodge muscle car of the late 60s and early 70s, like Super Bees to honey with respect to the Hemi V8-equipped R/T and SRT8 models. But that's not really surprising given the Magnum's appealing combination of handsome and purposeful styling, family-sized utility and wide range of trim and engine choices.

For 2008, the Dodge Magnum's good looks have been updated with a revised front fascia, newly sculpted hood and a reshaped grille. Exclusive to this year's SRT8 model is a functional hood scoop. Magnum R/T and SRT8 models also feature newly optional HID headlamps for greater visibility and an extra dose of high-tech sophistication. Inside, Dodge has sought to remedy the Magnum's lackluster interior design with select soft-touch surfaces, a redesigned and more driver-oriented instrument panel, and LED lighting for the cupholders and door pockets on the R/T and SRT8.

These changes aren't terribly significant, but thankfully the 2008 Dodge Magnum didn't need much fixing. It continues to offer value that's hard to beat if you're in the market for a midsize or large performance-oriented wagon or an all-wheel-drive sport-utility alternative. It's solidly built, surprisingly agile and still one of the most distinctive-looking vehicles on the road. The SRT8 is more functional and less costly than high-buck, high-performance European sport wagons, and the more pedestrian SXT and R/T models measure up extremely well against other sporty wagons like the Volkswagen Passat and Saab 9-3 and 9-5 SportCombi, while returning livable fuel mileage. However, the Magnum does lack the people-carrying ability of the latest three-row crossover SUVs. Shoppers needing to haul around lots of people on a regular basis may want to instead look at vehicles like the Mazda CX-9 or the GMC Acadia/Buick Enclave/Saturn Outlook triplets.

The 2008 Dodge Magnum wagon comes in four trim levels: base SE, midgrade SXT, V8-powered R/T and maximum-performance SRT8. The base Magnum SE starts off with 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, fully powered accessories, a telescoping steering wheel and CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack. The SXT features a more powerful V6, 17-inch alloy wheels (18s for all-wheel-drive versions), a power driver seat and satellite radio. The sportier R/T adds a V8, 18-inch alloy wheels, firmer suspension tuning, leather upholstery, upgraded audio and heated front seats. The high-performance SRT8 is equipped much like the R/T, but has a much bigger V8 engine, 20-inch alloy wheels, upgraded Brembo brakes, sport-tuned suspension and steering, unique interior and exterior detailing, leather/suede upholstery and a power front passenger seat.

Major options are typically grouped in packages. Depending on the trim level, Dodge also offers a sunroof, xenon headlights, automatic climate control, a hard-drive-based navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and a rear-seat entertainment system. An R/T Performance Group package with 20-inch wheels and performance-grade exhaust/steering/suspension/seats is also available for the Magnum R/T. For the SRT8, there's an option to order a 13-speaker Kicker audio system.

The base Dodge Magnum SE comes standard with a 2.7-liter V6 engine that generates 190 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. Upgrading to the SXT gets you a 3.5-liter V6 putting out 250 horses and 250 lb-ft of torque. For serious hauling of people or toys, the R/T is a more satisfying choice with its 5.7-liter V8 good for 340 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque; the optional Performance Group adds an extra 10 horses. Stepping up to the big-dog SRT8 puts a pumped-up 6.1-liter V8 under the hood that cranks out 425 hp and 420 lb-ft of twist. The base car puts its power through an old-school four-speed automatic transmission, but all others are equipped with a modern five-speed automatic. Magnum SXT and R/T models have the option of either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, but the others are rear-drive only.

Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all Magnum models, and antilock brakes, traction control, stability control and power-adjustable pedals are optional on the base SE and standard on all other Magnums. The SRT8 is also equipped with full-length side curtain airbags, which are optional on the others. Self-sealing tires are available on all except the SRT8. In government crash testing, the Magnum received five out of five stars for driver and front-passenger protection during frontal collisions, and four stars for front occupants and five stars for rear occupants during side crashes.

The Magnum's base V6 engine provides adequate power and a pleasant enough driving experience, but acceleration can be a bit sluggish off the line or under load. If you can't live with that, we suggest you upgrade to either the more powerful V6 in the SXT or the V8 in the R/T. The handling is surprisingly composed on higher trim levels, and the hot-rod SRT8 is a downright blast to drive, with tons of torque, a sport-tuned suspension and bigger brakes that allow you to maneuver quickly through tight corners. The downside to choosing the SRT8 is lousy gas mileage, and most buyers will find that the R/T offers a better compromise of performance and economy. All 2008 Dodge Magnums have excellent highway manners, with a composed ride and a quiet cruising demeanor.

The 2008 Dodge Magnum is a large wagon and features a cabin that's quite spacious for its driver and up to four passengers. Behind the 60/40-split rear seats there are nearly 28 cubic feet of cargo room, and dropping them reveals up to 72 cubic feet of space -- about as much as a top-rated compact SUV. The rear liftgate swings up rather than out for easy access, and the Magnum offers an optional cargo organizer as well. In keeping with its racy aspirations, the SRT8 features four-place sport seats with high-grip suede inserts and a newly available ReConfigurable Display (RCD) in the instrument cluster that offers drivers instant feedback on their personal performance numbers.

The muscular HEMI V8 is the heart of the beast and can launch the big wagon to 60 miles per hour in five seconds. The AutoStick's manual performance disappoints, however, in that it can be slow to respond and sometimes needs a second sideways tap to get the job done when shifting gears. The ride and handling balance is also impressive. With SRT8-tuned springs and shocks, large stabilizer bars and Goodyear three-season high-performance tires on 20-inch wheels (all-season tires are optional), it corners almost like a racer but doesn't beat you up unnecessarily on rough surfaces. Steering is tight and precise, and braking is linear, stable and powerful, thanks to big four-piston Brembo brakes at all four corners.

SRT8-Enhanced HEMI V8"It's the street engine that racers would build," says SRT8 Director Dan Knott. It sounds and feels terrific. Just don't expect frugal fuel efficiency. Gangster-Wagon StylingThe standard Magnum is aggressive and slightly menacing, and the SRT8 treatment makes it more so. The custom chop-top look creates some blind spots and low, bunker-like seating, especially in back, but it's worth it if you like the look.

The two-tone gray interior features deeply sculpted, highly-bolstered power front bucket seats with suede (not slippery leather) inserts to hold occupants' posteriors in place during cornering, and all seats have contrasting red stitching. The leather-covered steering wheel has a "carbon fiber" texture for excellent grip. Other SRT8 interior touches include satin-silver finish on the center stack and a full instrument cluster with a 180-miles-per-hour speedometer.

The 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8 begins with a big Dodge-signature cross-bar grille and finishes with a full-width tailgate cut well up into the roof for easy loading. These extremes are well connected by an upswept belt-line, low roof and tank-turret side windows. To our eyes, it's unique and striking. The SRT8 (Street and Racing Technology) treatment includes an aggressive new performance fascia with a lift-reducing air dam and brake cooling ducts in front (watch out for high curbs!) and an integrated aerodynamic wake modifier and chrome 3.5-inch exhausts in back, plus a functional rear spoiler. Other touches include a mesh-textured grille with chrome trim, satin-finish bumper inserts, body-color mirrors and door handles and SRT8 badging. Four colors are available: Red, silver, steel blue and black.

To the regular Magnum's long list of standard equipment, the SRT8 adds a six-disc CD changer, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, LED lighting in the front cup holders and map pockets, power-adjustable pedals and a rear cargo net. Major safety features include advanced multi-stage front air bags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

Available options include a power sun roof, heated front seats, SIRIUS BackSeat TV, an SRT-engineered Kicker premium surround sound system, UConnect communications system with Bluetooth wireless technology and supplemental side-curtain air bags.

SRT8 engineers boosted the HEMI V8's horsepower from 340 to 425 and its torque from 390 to 420 pounds-feet by increasing its displacement from 5.7 to 6.1 liters, raising its compression ratio from 9.6:1 to 10.3:1 and redesigning its aluminum cylinder heads, intake and exhaust systems for better flow and higher rpm. The block is painted classic HEMI orange, and the valve covers are black. All that's missing is the regular HEMI's fuel-saving Multiple-Displacement System (MDS), which transparently disables four of the engine's eight cylinders at light loads for better fuel economy, but that's a loss with which we think SRT8 buyers can live.6.1-liter V8425 horsepower @ 6000 rpm420 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/18

The 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts right around $ 38,500 and, given its limited availability, should cost about that amount. In this price range, the Magnum SRT8's only direct competitors are Chrysler's other HEMI-powered SRT8s, the similarly-priced Chrysler 300C SRT8 and Dodge Charger SRT8 sedans. Make sure and check the Fair Purchase Price page to see what consumers are actually paying for the Magnum SRT8. Over time, the 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is expected to retain a better-than-average resale value.

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