Engine: 5.7-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: 5-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, LATCH anchors and tethers for child safety seats in the rear, tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: front and rear side air curtains airbags with front side seat-mounted airbags; electronic stability program, traction control, ABS with Brake Assist

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Dodge Magnum R/T ($31,780)

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; power adjustable pedals; AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sirius satellite stereo with 6-disc changer and six Boston Acoustic speakers; vehicle information center

Options as Tested: Protection Group ($1,100) with interior air filter, UConnect communications system, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, P225/60R18 Self-Sealing tires; power sunroof ($950); Popular Equipment Group ($1,025) with alarm system, remote starting, universal garage door opener, AM/FM/MP3 stereo with six-disc CD changer, redundant steering wheel controls and trip computer

Destination Charge: 675

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 340 @ 5000

Torque: 390 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/23

Wheelbase: 120.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 197.7/74.1/58.3 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: 4159 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3800 pounds

Tires: P245/45R20 three-season performance

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

Fuel Capacity: 19.0 Gallons