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Dodge Magnum
The Dodge Magnum name
has been used on a number of different Dodge
automobiles. The most recent is a large rear
wheel drive station wagon introduced in 2004
for the 2005 model year. This new Magnum is
Dodge's first car to use the new Chrysler
LX platform, shared with the Chrysler 300
and the Dodge Charger. Previously, the Dodge
Magnum model name had been used from 1978
to 1979 for a large coupe in the United States.
In Brazil, the Magnum name was a version of
their Plymouth Valiant from 1979 to 1981.
In Mexico, the Magnum was a K-car from 1983
to 1990.
The 1978 and 1979 Dodge
Magnum in the United States and Canada was
a rebadged Chrysler Cordoba. The Magnum replaced
the Charger in Dodge's lineup, but was a poor
seller. It was the last vehicle to use Chrysler's
long running B-body platform.
In Brazil, the Plymouth
Valiant/Dodge Dart continued in production
until 1981. For the last three years, a 2-door
version was sold as the Magnum, while the
4-door was the Chrysler LeBaron, Dodge Dart,
and Dodge Charger RT.
The same Brazilian Valiant derivative was
sold in Mexico. 1983 saw the introduction
of the K car Magnum; this version stayed in
production until 1990.
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