With 425-horsepower HEMI(R) and 71.6 cu. ft. of Cargo Space,
Dodge's New Speed Wagon Hauls in More Ways Than One
* All-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 priced at $37,995 including destination
* Offers additional 85 HEMI horses - 25 percent more power
* Zero to 60 mph in low-5-second range, quarter-mile time in the high
13-second range, 0-100-0 mph in mid-16-second range
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dodge continues its
sustained assault on the car market with the introduction of the all-new 2006
Dodge Charger, Charger SRT8, Magnum, Magnum SRT8 and Viper SRT10 Coupe. Dodge
announced pricing today for the Dodge Magnum SRT8.
Adding a new level of utility to the Street and Racing Technology (SRT)
formula of benchmark performance at an astounding value, the 2006 Dodge Magnum
SRT8 is available for $37,995, which includes $675 for destination. Dodge
Magnum SRT8 arrives in Dodge showrooms this summer.
"Dodge Magnum is the new shape of American muscle," said Darryl Jackson,
Vice President - Dodge Marketing, Chrysler Group. "Since introducing the
Dodge Magnum, we've increased our market share in the car market. The
momentum continues with the introduction of the Dodge Magnum SRT8.
"With a serious dose of SRT performance added to the mix, the 2006 Dodge
Magnum SRT8 is capable of zero to 60 mph in the low-5-second range," continued
Jackson. "And with nearly 72 cubic feet of cargo space, the 2006 Dodge Magnum
SRT8 provides incredible utility at a tremendous value."
The all-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is powered by an SRT-engineered 6.1-
liter HEMI V-8 engine producing 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, and
equipped with a host of performance upgrades and premium amenities.
HEMI Power
The heart of the 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is its SRT-engineered 6.1-liter
HEMI engine, which generates 85 more horsepower than the 5.7-liter version
with more cubic inches, higher compression ratio, faster engine speed and
better engine breathing through special cylinder heads and manifolds. The
6.1-liter HEMI engine was strengthened with components including a reinforced
engine block, forged steel crankshaft and high-strength connecting rods.
The result is an engine capable of 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque --
the highest specific-output V-8 engine ever offered by the Chrysler Group --
with a horsepower-per-liter rating that exceeds even that of the legendary
1966 Street HEMI.
2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Features
The all-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is equipped with a full complement of
SRT-tuned performance upgrades, including larger diameter anti-sway bars,
specially tailored spring rates, Bilstein dampers, Brembo four-piston disc
brakes at the front and rear, and 20-inch forged aluminum wheels shod with
Goodyear F1 three-season tires.
2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 standard features include power-adjustable, deeply
sculpted and aggressively bolstered front seats trimmed with performance suede
inserts that secure occupants during spirited driving. Other features include
"carbon fiber" leather trim on the steering wheel, and special carbon fiber
finishing on the center stack. Full instrumentation includes a 180 mph
speedometer, tachometer and temperature gauges.
Premium amenities include a standard AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc CD
changer and steering wheel-mounted controls, and a power-adjustable pedal
cluster. Options include a power sunroof, heated seats, supplemental side air
bags, and load leveling and height control. Also available are SIRIUS
Satellite Radio, which offers hundreds of commercial-free channels, and a
UConnect(TM) hands-free communications system with Bluetooth(TM) technology.
This system recognizes up to seven different Bluetooth-equipped cellular
phones and responds to voice commands, utilizing a microphone in the rear-view
mirror and the stereo system's speakers for hands-free conversations.
Functional SRT Exterior Design Cues
The 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8's exterior styling begins with its striking
raised beltline and roofline pulled down tautly around the windows.
Functional SRT improvements include an all-new front fascia with integrated
ducts that help direct air to cool the brakes. A front air dam reduces lift,
while in the rear, there is an all-new fascia with an integrated wake modifier
and aggressive cutouts to accommodate dual 3.5-inch exhaust tips.
Dodge Magnum SRT8 styling is also unique with a mesh grille insert with
chrome trim, satin-finish front and rear bumper inserts, body-color mirrors
and door handles, and unique SRT badging.
Available exterior colors for the 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 are Bright
Silver, Brilliant Black and Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat. The interior is
offered in Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone.
Street and Racing Technology (SRT)
Formed in 2002, SRT is the industry's leading in-house automotive
performance group. SRT creates some of the Chrysler Group's boldest, most
distinctive products that deliver benchmark performance at the lowest price.
SRT boasts 10 SRT-badged Chrysler and Dodge performance vehicles, all of
which will be in dealer showrooms by year's end: Dodge Viper SRT10
Convertible and Coupe, Dodge SRT4, Dodge Ram SRT10 regular cab and Quad
Cab(TM), Dodge Magnum SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8, Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Coupe
and Roadster and Chrysler 300C SRT8.
Dodge Brand
With a U.S. market share of seven percent, Dodge is the fifth-largest
nameplate in the United States and the eighth-largest nameplate in the
automotive industry. In 2004, Dodge sold more than 1.4 million vehicles in
the global market.
Dodge continues to lead the minivan market segment with a 20 percent
market share in the United States. In the truck market, Dodge has an 18
percent market share. In the car market, Dodge has a 4.5 percent market
share.
The 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is built at the Brampton Assembly Plant in
Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
SOURCE Chrysler Group
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