Review written on 3/1940.
Philadelphia Motors just released a new Coupe called the Magician. We've been waiting to see this vehicle in person. And now that we have, we can make our opinions known. Is it truly better than the class leader? The S478. Or is even the lowly N better than it? Read to find out more!

It has been a long time since I've driven a Coupe that performed as well. I really hoped that the Philadelphia Motors Magician would fix the performance funk we've had lately. Much to my chagrin, the Magician did great! The 79 hp @ 3258RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine was able to launch the car. Getting out of the car I had to pop my neck. While there are faster Coupe the Magician does better than most. On our speed tests we were able to get the Magician up to 81 mph and on the strip we did an impressive 25.397s 0 to 60 mph. We found that with 103 lb-ft of torque this machine can tow an impressive 22 lbs. While Philadelphia Motors Magician will never become a track car, it is one of the better performers. On the track testing the Philadelphia Motors Magician did have some slight issues. Of course it was not designed to be a track car. But as a Coupe it should have better handling than it does. In most cases in the real world this shouldn't be any problem. But it is still sub-par at best.

Once track testing was over it came time to look at the Philadelphia Motors Magician's interior. We found that it was very bare bones. So much so that we could not stand to be in it for long. It seems Philadelphia Motors was trying to make something retro by filling the vehicle with decades old styling and gadgets. We recommend looking at other vehicles if you plan on buying a long range vehicle.

The Philadelphia Motors Magician gives you a sense of home away from home. With 32 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space the Magician feels like a second living room. Which was what Philadelphia Motors was probably thinking when they made this vehicle. "Lets make a vehicle that people could live in." Well Philadelphia Motors thank you, because after my wife threw me out, this is my new home. And let me tell you, it rocks!

The manufacturing process of Philadelphia Motors has really found something. The Magician seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.

The Philadelphia Motors Magician was designed with longevity in mind. The vehicle is sturdy and easy to maintain. It will last as long as you want it.

Here is a pro-stock tip. If the Philadelphia Motors Magician sells any meaningful number of vehicles, be sure to buy fuel stocks! It's that bad! The Magician gets an abysmal 13.7 mpg! This is not the vehicle for trying to save money on fuel expenses.

While being safe is important, Philadelphia Motors did not believe it was a priority in the Magician. The vehicle does provide enough safety features to be consider average for its class. It does not add anything more than that however.

The Philadelphia Motors Magician fits the mold of your prototypical Coupe. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Coupe and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Coupe.