Magnum to have Variable Displacement?
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Magnum to have Variable Displacement?
Go to www.dodge.com and build a Magnum R/T...
The engine is listed in the options sheet as "5.7-Liter Multiple Displacement V8 Engine"
Was this previously known and I missed it or what?
The engine is listed in the options sheet as "5.7-Liter Multiple Displacement V8 Engine"
Was this previously known and I missed it or what?
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Originally posted by guionM
It was mentioned earlier by DCX, but I think it's probally undermentioned.
It was mentioned earlier by DCX, but I think it's probally undermentioned.
The numbers in the Magnum brochure that I have claims 17 MPG in city driving. On one hand, that matches the stock numbers on my Impala, but with 80 more HP. Damn cool. On the other hand, it's also a decade newer, and weighs less. Mildly disappointing.
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Originally posted by Eric Bryant
The numbers in the Magnum brochure that I have claims 17 MPG in city driving. On one hand, that matches the stock numbers on my Impala, but with 80 more HP. Damn cool. On the other hand, it's also a decade newer, and weighs less. Mildly disappointing.
The numbers in the Magnum brochure that I have claims 17 MPG in city driving. On one hand, that matches the stock numbers on my Impala, but with 80 more HP. Damn cool. On the other hand, it's also a decade newer, and weighs less. Mildly disappointing.
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Originally posted by Eric Bryant
Where? DCX kept this news damn quiet. Less talk, more action, I guess.
The numbers in the Magnum brochure that I have claims 17 MPG in city driving. On one hand, that matches the stock numbers on my Impala, but with 80 more HP. Damn cool. On the other hand, it's also a decade newer, and weighs less. Mildly disappointing.
Where? DCX kept this news damn quiet. Less talk, more action, I guess.
The numbers in the Magnum brochure that I have claims 17 MPG in city driving. On one hand, that matches the stock numbers on my Impala, but with 80 more HP. Damn cool. On the other hand, it's also a decade newer, and weighs less. Mildly disappointing.
(scroll down to cylinder deactivation)
Then there's this from an article in Detroit's Free Pree Press:
"Chrysler also will offer the Hemi on two upcoming cars, the Chrysler 300C sedan and Dodge Magnum sport wagon. The car-version of the Hemi has an added feature -- a so-called multi-displacement system -- that allows the vehicle to reduce the number of cylinders in use during normal driving conditions, improving fuel economy an extra 10 percent to 20 percent."
http://www.freep.com/news/statewire/...6_20040213.htm
So I think you nailed it when you said less talk & more action.
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Originally posted by KLee
One of the benefits of the Damlier buyout, Mercedes parts. It is already an existing option on the E series which share it's underpinnings with the 300C and Magnum.
One of the benefits of the Damlier buyout, Mercedes parts. It is already an existing option on the E series which share it's underpinnings with the 300C and Magnum.
With regards to cylinder deactivation, I don't know how much they have in common on the hardware side, as the Krautmotors are of three-valve overhead-cam design. On the software side, I'm sure the Mercedes experience really paid off; that is, if they were willing to play nice and share their toys (which is far from being an everyday event).
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Originally posted by Magnum Force
how will the new quasi-hemi hold up as a high-performance engine...will it get the same aftermarket support as the LS1?
how will the new quasi-hemi hold up as a high-performance engine...will it get the same aftermarket support as the LS1?
Seems the Hemi engine itself is bulletproof.
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