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Khatir Soltani
2005 Dodge Magnum RT

Type: Mid-size, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, five-passenger, five-door wagon

Base price: $37,595

Price as tested: $43,140 (includes $1,200 PDI, $100 A/C tax, $4,245 options)

Warranty: 3 years/60,000 kms

Engine: 5.7-litre vee-eight. 340-hp @ 5,000 rpm, 390 lb-ft @ 4,0000 rpm

Transmission: Driver-adaptive 5-speed automatic with Auto Shift.

Suspension: Front suspension: Independent 4-link, with stabilizer bar; Rear suspension: Independent 5-arm multilink with stabilizer bar.

Brakes: Four discs with ABS and traction control.

Wheels: 18-in. alloy

Tires: 225/60R-18 all-season performance

Wheelbase: 3,048 mm (120 in)

Overall length: 5,022 mm (197.7 in)

Overall height: 1,483 mm (58.3 in)

Overall width: 1,882 mm (74.1 in)

Curb weight: 1,945kg (4,289lb.)

Optional features: Convenience Group II: Air Cond with Dual Zone Control, Heated Front Seats, Power Adjustable Pedals, Power Front Seats ($935.00); Electronics Convenience Group: Garage Door Opener, Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls. Temperature & Compass Gauge, Traveler/Mini Trip Computer, Electronic Vehicle Information Centre ($765.00; Side Supplemental Air Bags, Window Curtain,Frt & Rr ($390.00); Radio - AM/FM Cass/CD, 6-Disc, MP3 ($650.00); Cargo Convenience Group: Organizer - Rear, Cargo
Roof Rack ($455.00); Sunroof Power ($1,050.00)None

Fuel economy: City: 13.8 l/100 km (21 mpg), Hwy: 8.8 l/100 km (32 mpg)

Fuel type: 89 octane gasoline
photo:Photos by John LeBlanc
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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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