However, it’s always fun to add a bit of extra power to any engine and this V10 is no exception. Albeit, it is a V10 and is producing comparable power levels to V6 engines, it still offers a good level of performance. The Magnum V10 actually produces some pretty good power from the factory, even for today’s standards. It also comes with the cost of poor fuel economy to power the 10 large cylinders. The Dodge 8.0 Magnum was great for its time, but doesn’t quite compare to modern engines. We’re also in an age where some factory diesel engines offer 1,000+ torque.

Much smaller modern gas engines – even V6 turbo engines – offer similar performance to the V10. However, as of 2021, the Dodge 8.0 V10 isn’t quite as impressive as it once was. It’s likely enough power and torque for most modern needs. Point is – the overall performance of the V10 Magnum is excellent. Even diesel engines of the era struggled to match the Ram 25 trucks with the 8.0 V10 gasoline engine. In the 90’s and early 00’s the power, torque, and towing capability of the Dodge 8.0 Magnum were nearly unmatched.

Modern engines were quickly closing the power and torque gap with smaller, more efficient engines. It’s the main reason the V10 Magnum’s production came to a halt in 2003. Add a trailer and the V10’s MPG quickly dips into single digits. 8.0L Magnum MPGĭodge Ram 2500 & 3500 trucks with the 8.0L V10 typically get somewhere around 11-13mpg while not towing.

However, 310 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque were excellent specs for the era of the Dodge V10 Magnum. Power and torque might not be quite as impressive today. The specs on paper certainly paint the engine as being very strong.

Ram V10 engines use incredibly strong and heavy cast iron blocks and cylinder heads. It is also a different design from the 5.9L Magnum engine which is basically a version of the Viper V10 with less cylinders. However, the 8.0 Magnum in the Ram 25 trucks is a totally different engine design. Dodge also offers the V-10 Viper engine that shares the same basic dimensions.

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