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2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Preview

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Khatir Soltani

Completing the exterior upgrades is an exclusive body-colour grille insert featuring chrome trim at its edges, plus

To separate the SRT8 from mere mortal Magnums are a few subtle styling improvements that enhance the car's overall appearance. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)
satin-finish front and rear bumper inserts, body-colour mirrors and door handles, and discreet SRT8 badging of course.

Only three colours are available, Bright Silver, Brilliant Black and Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, making choices easier. Silver is an obvious choice as it's the most popular of all automotive paint schemes at approximately one third of all cars on the road and typical of sport models, especially those of German decent - and there's a lot of German engineering in the Magnum. Black, well, it's the toughest most menacing hue out there, and stunning on the Magnum especially when accompanied by aftermarket blacked-out rear taillight lenses. Dodge chose the Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat for its media photos as well as the show car, so it's

The SRT8 will only be available in three colors, Bright Silver, Brilliant Black and Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)
pretty easy to figure out what they think is the best colour choice.

The Magnum SRT8's cabin has also been reworked, with new power-adjustable sport seats up front that offer greater lateral support via larger side bolsters, plus performance-oriented suede inserts to keep butt and back in place during aggressive maneuvers - the rear seats have been fitted with the same suede inserts so that the design theme is properly coordinated. Speaking of colour coordinating, all the seats, surfaced in gray leather, feature unique red stitching for that racy look. Now that we're talking colours, two interior colour schemes are offered, Light Graystone or Dark Slate - light gray and dark gray in Dodge-speak.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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