Engine: 6.1-liter V8 Hemi

Engine Options: 2.7-liter DOHC V6; 3.5-liter SOHC V6; 5.7-liter V8 Hemi; 6.1-liter V8 Hemi

Transmission: five-speed automatic with AutoStick

Transmission Options: four-speed automatic; five-speed automatic with AutoStick

Standard Safety Equipment: multi-stage air bag system with passenger weight sensors; energy-absorbing steering column; seatbelt pretensioners with constant force retractors; crush beads and stiffeners in vehicle body; LATCH anchors and tethers for child safety seats in the rear; ; R/T and SRT8: tire pressure monitoring system

Optional Safety Equipment: front and rear side air curtains; electronic stability program with antilock brake system, Brake Assist; all-speed traction control

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Dodge Magnum SRT8 ($37,320)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; cruise control; power windows; heated, folding, power outside mirrors; keyless-remote central locking; power adjustable pedal cluster; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; 20-inch forged aluminum wheels; leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; power, sport front seats with suede inserts; foglights; ; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with 6-disc changer and six Boston Acoustic speakers; vehicle information center

Options as Tested: front and rear seat side curtain airbags ($390); power sunroof ($950); SRT Option Group I ($750) includes dual-zone, filtered, automatic climate control, heated front seats, programmable, universal, remote opener, automatic headlights, and rear cargo organizer; SRT Option Group II ($2065) includes one-year pre-paid Sirius Satellite Radio; GPS-based navigation system, and UConnect (Bluetooth) wireless cell-phone capability

Destination Charge: 675

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 425 @ 6000

Torque: 420 @ 4800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/20

Wheelbase: 120.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 197.7/74.1/57.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.0/63.1 inches

Turning Cycle: 38.9 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.7/56.2/41.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.1/55.5/40.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 71.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, short- long-arm, coil spring over gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.1 inches

Curb Weight: 4260 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3800 pounds

Tires: P245/45R20 three-season performance

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 19 Gallons