2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8

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"At Dodge, the HEMI continues to resonate with our customers," added Jackson. "The current take-rate for HEMI in the Dodge Magnum is 43 percent. The new SRT 6.1-liter HEMI quenches the thirst for even more power."

Street and Racing Technology (SRT) engineers began with a solid foundation - the 2006 Dodge Magnum - and successfully injected SRT DNA in order to produce a vehicle that can cover a quarter mile in the high 13-second range and haul home a brand-new 27-inch TV.

'From the day it was introduced, the Dodge Magnum screamed performance,' said Dan Knott, Director, Street and Racing Technology, Chrysler Group. 'Now, SRT engineering and the 6.1-liter HEMI will take Magnum to the next level.'

The 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 offers key SRT attributes in ride and handling across a dynamic range, benchmark braking, performance-inspired interior appointments and exterior styling, as well as the raw performance of SRT's big-bore version of the HEMI engine.

Performance numbers for the all-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 include a 0-60 mph time in the low five-second range and 60-0 mph braking in approximately 110 feet. Capable of covering a quarter-mile in the high 13-second range, the Dodge Magnum SRT8 can accomplish SRT's signature performance test of 0-100-0 mph in the mid 16-second range.

2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Powertrain

The new 6.1-liter SRT version of the legendary HEMI engine was inspired by the original family of HEMIs - particularly the namesake hemispherical combustion chambers that provide power and efficiency and select visual cues, including the classic orange-painted cylinder block and black valve covers.

Dodge Magnum SRT8: Review (2/2)