Vauxhall Magnum
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 Sportshatch version of the Magnum
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| Magnum | |
| Production period: | 1973-1978 |
| Class : | Middle class |
| Body versions : | Sedan , station wagon , coupé |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 1.8–2.3 liters (56.5–81 kW) |
| Length: | 4140-4305 mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1350-1365 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2460 mm |
| Empty weight : | 970-1030 kg |
| Previous model | Vauxhall Victor 2000 |
| successor | Vauxhall Carlton |
The Vauxhall Magnum was built by Vauxhall from 1973 to 1978 . It's a Vauxhall Viva HC with more powerful engines, more luxurious interiors, a vinyl roof , more chrome parts and twin headlights. The suspension and drive train (without engine) are the same as on the Viva.
The less motorized variants had the 1.8-liter four-cylinder in-line engine and two round instruments, while the more powerfully motorized had the 2279 cc four-cylinder and seven round instruments. Both variants were available as 2- and 4-door sedans, 3-door station wagons with hatchbacks and 2-door coupes. All versions had "Rostyle" wheels. Confusingly, there were also Viva versions with the larger motors and vinyl roof available. This lack of clarity in the model range was one of the biggest marketing problems for Vauxhall at the time.
The model name Magnum then replaced the name Firenza for the coupé models; the latter was used exclusively for the Firenza HP "Droopsnoot" models from 1974 onwards. The Magnum model range was offered until 1978.
The various equipment and body variants that were originally reserved for the Magnum were gradually also offered for the Viva (e.g. in the top model Viva GLS) in order to improve the increasingly declining sales of this model. The Viva series was discontinued in 1979 . The name Magnum was used in New Zealand for the Viva 1300, which was offered there with the double headlights of the British Magnum model, but with the standard interior of the Viva.
In 1976 197 pieces of a combination model of the Magnum, called "Sportshatch", were produced. This model had the snout of the "Droopsnoot", but the 2.3-liter machine of the Magnum, AVON sports bikes and a special paintwork: "Extra Wine Dark" (dark wine red) with light red stripes and glossy effects. This model has always been rare and is now very popular with collectors.
The driving performance of the Magnum was quite lively, but economical use of fuel was never the strength of this model.