Magnum
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The
Dodge Intrepid was disconinuted after the 2004 model year, replaced by
the all new reardrive, V-8 powered Dodge Magnum and Charger. The Magnum
and Charger share the smae drivetrain and platform. The 2005 Dodge Magnum
SXT model was made available fall 2004 to law enforcement agencies for
special service use. For 2006, Dodge will introduce a full police package
Dodge Magnum, as well as the Charger.
The 2006 Dodge Magnum will
be available with a police package in the fourth quarter of 2005. The standard
3.5L high output V-6 engine featured on the 2006 Dodge Magnum police package
vehicle delivers 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft. of torque. A five-speed
fully electronic transmission with steering column shifter, 18-inch V-rated
tires and steel wheels, heavy-duty police brakes and linings, and heavy-duty
suspension will be included as standard equipment with the police package
models. For greater pursuit power, the Dodge Magnum police package also
will offer an optional 5.7L HEMI V-8 engine with cylinder deactivation
that produces 340 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. Chrysler Group's
multiple displacement system (MDS) seamlessly alternates between high fuel
economy, four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when
more power is demanded. Fuel efficiency is improved by up to 20 percent
with cylinder deactivation, but not at the expense of performance. The
HEMI powertrain, mated to a fully electronic five-speed automatic transmission
and high-performance suspension, will give officers in pursuit situations
a balance of performance, power, and handling. The 2006 Dodge Magnum police
package will include the following specific package items: certified speedometer,
column shifter, emergency rear door lock override, heavy-duty five-link
suspension system, heavy-duty alternator, battery, and brakes, inoperable
rear door locks and rear windows, and special police electrical wiring.
Optional equipment includes: daytime running lamps, dual spot lamp, police-type
heavy-duty front seats with manual lumbar adjustment, and full-size spare
tire. The 2006 Dodge Magnum police package will begin production in fourth
quarter 2005. Pricing will be announced at that time.
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