Stellantis Media Site 2006 Dodge Magnum Product Chronology Contact: General  Communications Jodi  Tinson 2006 Dodge Magnum Product Chronology June 15, 2005,  Auburn Hills, Mich. - 2005 MODEL YEAR The Dodge Magnum was introduced in Model Year 2005 as the “new shape of American muscle” and the first rear-wheel-drive Dodge car in nearly 20 years Features included: 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with Chrysler Group’s first five-speed automatic transmission 3.5-liter SOHC High Output V-6 engine mated to the 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission 2.7-liter DOHC V-6 engine with the 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission Exterior colors: Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Mineral Gray Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Magnesium Pearl Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Midnight Blue Pearl Coat and Cool Vanilla Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Available all-speed traction control Available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist AutoStick 17- and 18-inch aluminum wheels Available self-sealing tires 18- and 19-gallon fuel tanks Advanced multi-stage air bag system Occupant Classification System (OCS) Supplemental side-curtain air bags  Optional SIRIUS Satellite radio Optional UConnect All-new short- and long-arm (SLA) front suspension Multi-Displacement System (MDS) Speed control Tilt and telescoping steering wheel Remote keyless entry with Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer Five-link independant rear suspension Optional Nivomat™ self-leveling shock absorbers