Press Kit: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8, What's New for '06

2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Feature Highlights

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2005 -

New high-performance version of the Dodge Magnum with new 6.1-liter HEMI® engine

Exterior

  • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red
  • New rear fascia
  • New front fascia with integrated brake duct inlets
  • Satin finish bumper inserts front and rear
  • Body-color rear spoiler (carryover shape)
  • Body-color mirrors and door handles (carryover base car)
  • "SRT8" exterior badge (decklid only)
  • Mesh grille insert (upper and lower openings)
  • Brake duct system in front belly pan
  • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips

Interior

  • Sport front seats with matching trim on rear seats
  • Red accent stitching
  • Carbon fiber leather on steering wheel upper
  • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C)
  • Satin silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C)
  • "SRT8" badge below right-hand air conditioning
  • outlet duct
  • Dark Slate/Light Slate Gray colors
  • Satin Silver center stack bezel

Powertrain

  • 6.1-liter HEMI engine (425 horsepower/425 lb.-ft.)
  • A580 transmission with AutoStick and four-bolt flange
  • HAG 215 axle (3.06 ratio) with four-bolt flange
  • Modified air cleaner/induction system
  • Injector covers
  • Prop shaft with four-bolt flanges
  • "HEMI orange" block treatment
  • Upgraded halfshafts

Chassis

  • New wheel tire assembly (three-season, non-directional); 20-inch x 9-inch front wheels and 245/45/20 tires (forged); 20-inch x 9-inch rear wheels and 255/45/20 tires (forged)
  • Lower ride height (approximately 1/2-inch) [with spring length]
  • Brakes (new rotors, red calipers and hoses)
  • Exhaust system with 3.5-inch tips
  • "Tire-fit" system (sealant and compressor)
  • ESP-unique calibration
  • Cooling module (42 mm core) and radiator hoses
  • Revised damper tuning and spring rates
  • Increased output fuel pump
  • Modified front and rear suspension knuckles
  • MK 25E ABS system (July 2005 implementation)

Electrical Systems

  • Unique engine controller calibration
  • Unique transmission calibration
  • Custom cluster graphics (180-mph and 300-kph)
  • Unique output on programmable display (oil temperature and oil pressure)



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