Only 197 Magnum Sportshatches were built in 1976, and they exist because Vauxhall had leftover nose cones from a cancelled rally project, the Firenza Droop Snoot, and used them up.
Lead trim: 1759 cc ohc · up to 110 hp
Vauxhall Magnum1973–1978
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FactOnly 197 Magnum Sportshatches were built in 1976, and they exist because Vauxhall had leftover nose cones from a cancelled rally project, the Firenza Droop Snoot, and used them up.
The Vauxhall Magnum was manufactured by Vauxhall from 1973 to 1978. First seen at the London Motor Show in October 1973, it was an HC Viva with a larger engine, more luxurious interior, higher trim level and four rather than two headlights, sharing its suspension and drive train with the larger-engined variants of the Viva and Firenza. The smaller-engined version used the 1800 cc Slant-Four engine with a twin-dial instrument panel, while the more powerful version used the 2279 cc Slant-Four and had a seven-dial instrument panel. Both were available in 2- and 4-door versions, a 3-door fastback estate and a coupé, all with "Rostyle" wheels.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1759 cc ohc | 1973–1978 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 77 hp | 97 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 2279 cc ohc | 1973–1978 | 2.3 L Inline-4 | 110 hp | 139 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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