Performance Review: Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Magnum Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Dodge Magnum has a 5654cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Magnum shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Magnum's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1910 kgs (4210 lbs) this makes the Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT in the same weight category as the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Magnum shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 5654cc 16V V8 engine produces 340 bhp (253 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 390 lb-ft (528.7 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Magnum you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2010 Audi A3 RS3 Sportback 2.5 Turbo (203.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Magnum.

The Dodge Magnum has a Power to weight ratio of 178.0 bhp per ton and 204.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Magnum competing with the 2010 Audi A3 RS3 Sportback 2.5 Turbo (203.0 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V GSR (202.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Magnum generating around 204.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 5.7 V8 (229.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (229.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this made the Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT as fast as the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the or the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs). This Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT is also faster than the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Magnum and the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Magnum on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.47 secs @ 94.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Diesel (14.41 secs), the 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS (14.42 secs), and the 1998 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (14.42 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Magnum equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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