Dodge Magnum 1978–1979

1 generation (B-body)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine5210 cm3 Gasoline

Power135 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

5.2 AT (137 PS)5.2 AT (142 hp)5.2 AT (157 hp)5.9 AT (152 PS)5.9 AT (157 hp)5.9 AT (172 hp)5.9 AT (193 PS)5.9 AT (198 hp)6.6 AT (192 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)101 kW

Engine power135 hp

Engine power137 PS

Turnover of maximum torque1600 RPM

Valves per cylinder2

Maximum torque339 N*m

Max power at RPM4000 RPM

Capacity5210 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Stroke cycle84.07 mm

Compression ratio8.5

Cylinder bore99.31 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine modelChrysler LA-series V-8 318

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine codeLA 318

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1349 mm

Front track width1572 mm

Back track width1575 mm

Curb weight1715 kg

Wheel size195/75 R14

Width1958 mm

Wheelbase2918 mm

Min trunk capacity462 l

Number of seater5

Length5481 mm

Body typeCoupe

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA71.6 5x114.3 mm

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear3

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.2 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.1 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.7 l

Fuel92

Fuel tank capacity96 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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