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2005 Dodge Magnum - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension
Steering Specs




Engine
2.7-LITER, DOHC, 24-VALVE V-6
3.5-Liter High Output SOHC 24-Valve V-6
5.7-Liter HEMI® Multi-Displacement V-8
Availability
Std.—SE
Std.—SXT
Std.—RT
Type and Description
60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, active dual-tuned intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold tuning valve
60-degree, liquid-cooled, active three-plenum intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
167 cu. in. (2736 cu. cm)
214.7 cu. in. (3518 cu. cm)
345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.38 x 3.09 (86 x 78.5)
3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81)
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System
DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center- pivot roller rocker arms
Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast in iron liners, cross-bolted main bearing caps, cast-aluminum heads
Precision cast mold-aluminum block with cast in iron liners, cross-bolted main bearing caps and cast-aluminum heads
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
10.10:1
9.6:1
Power (SAE net)
190 bhp (142 kW) @ 6400 rpm (70.4 bhp/L)
250 bhp (186 kW) @ 6400 rpm (70.0 bhp/L)
340 bhp (254 kW) @ 5000 rpm, (59.6 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
190 lb.-ft. (258 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
250 lb.-ft. (340 N•m) @ 3800 rpm
390 lb.-ft. (525 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6600 rpm (electronically limited)
6800 rpm (electronically limited)
5800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 - recommended,
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2—recommended
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2- acceptable
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable
Oil Capacity
6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter
6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter
7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity
9.5 qt. (9L)
10.3 qt. (9.75L)
13.75 qt. (13L)
Emission Controls
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
2,000 lbs. (907 kg) - std.
3,800 lbs. (1724 kg)—opt.
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
RWD—19/27
RWD—17/25
AWD—18/24
AWD—17/23 (estimated)
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 8 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an ULEV1 (Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules.

Transmission
Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive
Automatic 5-Speed
Availability
Included with 2.7L and RWD 3.5L engines
Std. RT, included with AWD
Description
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
Adaptive electronic control or AutoStick® driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
   1st
2.84
3.59
   2nd
1.57
2.19
   3rd
1.00
1.41
   4th
0.69
1.00
   5th
-
0.83
Reverse
2.21
3.17
 
2.7L - 3.90
5.7L RWD - 2.82
Final Drive Ratio
3.5L - 3.64
AWD All - 3.07
 
2.7L - 2.70
5.7L RWD - 2.34
Overall Top Gear
3.5L - 2.51
AWD All - 2.55

Transfer Case
2005 Dodge Magnum
Availability
Std. with all-wheel drive
Type
Single-speed constant engagement
Center Differential
Planetary
Torque Split, Front/Rear
38/62

Electrical System
2005 Dodge Magnum
Alternator
SE 140-amp
SXT and RT - 160-amp
Battery
H7 Case, 600 CCA, maintenance-free

Dimensions and Capacities (a)
2005 Dodge Magnum
Wheelbase
120.0 (3048)
Track Front
63.0 (1600)
Rear
63.1 (1603)
Overall Length
197.7 (5021)
Overall Width
74.1 (1881)
Overall Height
58.4 (1481)
Ground Clearance
5.6 (143)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
25.4 (2.36)
Drag Coefficient SE
0.337
SXT rear-wheel drive
0. 346
RT rear-wheel drive
0.355
SXT and RT AWD
0.365
Curb Weight, lb. (kg) SE
3847 (1745)
SXT
3895 (1766)
SXT AWD
4159 (1886)
RT
4179 (1895)
RT AWD
4393 (1992)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R SE
51/49
SXT and RT
52/48
SXT AWD
53/47
RT AWD
54/46
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) SE and SXT RWD
18 (68)
SXT AWD and RT RWD and AWD
19 (72)

Accomodations
Front Seat
Rear Seat
Seating Capacity
2
3
Head room
38.4 (983)
38.1 (968)
Leg room
41.8 (1061)
40.2 (1020)
Knee Clearance
-
4.8 (122)
Shoulder room
58.7 (1490)
57.6 (1464)
Hip room
56.2 (1427)
55.5 (1409)
Seat travel Driver
10.6 (270)
-
Passenger
8.66 (220)
-
Recliner range, degrees Driver
70
-
Passenger
69
-
 SAE volume
55.0 (1.56)
50.9 (1.44)
SAE interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
105.9 (3.00)
Cargo volume indexes
Rear seats up, cu. ft. (L)
27.2 (770)
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
71.6 (2.03)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
133.1 (3.77)
Liftover Height
29.7 (752)

Body and Frame
2005 Dodge Magnum
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Construction
Unitized steel body

Suspension
2005 Dodge Magnum
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers andstabilizer bar—Std. All; Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckle—Std. RWD, lower “A” arm—Std. AWD
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle—Std. Nivomat™ self-leveling shock absorbers—Opt.

Steering
2005 Dodge Magnum
Type
Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall ratio
16.1:1
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)
Rear-wheel drive - 38.9 ft. (11.9 m)
All-wheel drive - 38.8 ft (11.8 m)
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
Rear-wheel drive - 2.75
All-wheel drive - 2.90

Tires
2005 Dodge Magnum
SE and SXT
Standard Size and type
P215/65R1798T black sidewall all-season ride
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Integrity
Revs per mile (km)
730 (454)
Optional Size and type
P215/65R1798T black sidewall all-season ride, self-sealing
Mfr. and model
Continental CT95 ContiSeal™
Revs per mile (km)
730 (454)
RT
Standard Size and type
P225/60R18H99H all-season touring
Mfr. and model
Continental CH95
Revs per mile (km)
735 (457)
Standard Size and type
P225/60R18H99H all-season touring self-sealing
Mfr. and model
Continental CH95 ContiSeal™
Revs per mile (km)
735 (457)
SXT and RT AWD
Standard Size and type
P225/60R18H99H all-season touring
Mfr. and model
Continental 4x4 Contact
Revs per mile (km)
735 (457)
Standard Size and type
P225/60R1899H all-season touring self-sealing
Mfr. and model
Continental CH95 ContiSeal™
Revs per mile (km)
735 (457)

Wheels
2005 Dodge Magnum
SE - Standard Type and material
Stamped-steel
Size
17 x 7.0
SXT - Standard Type and material
Cast-aluminum
 
17 x 7.0
RT - Standard Type and material
Polished-aluminum
Size
18 x 7.5
SXT and RT - AWD - Standard Type and material
Polished-aluminum
Size
18 x 7.5

Brakes
Front
Rear
SE and SXT
Rotor size and type
12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Caliper size and type
2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept Area
254.8 sq. in. (1644 sq. cm)
260.4 sq. in. (1680 sq. cm)
Four-wheel anti-lock and traction control
Std. - SXT, opt. - SE
Electronic stability control and brake assist
Std. - SXT, opt. - SE
Power Assist Type
Std. - SE: 8 x 9 (203 x 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster
Std. - SXT, Opt. - SE: 8 x 9 (203 x 209) active tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster
SXT AWD and RT
Rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.1 (345 x 28) vented
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Swept Area
292 sq. in. (1884 sq. cm)
260.4 sq. in. (1680 sq. cm)
Four-wheel anti-lock and traction control
Std.
Electronic stability control and brake assist
Std.
Power Assist Type
8 x 9 (203 x 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum