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 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier - Specs
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

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Cavalier - Engine Specs
Cavalier - Transmission Specs

Cavalier - Chassis / Suspension
Cavalier - Exterior Dimensions

Cavalier - Interior Dimensions
Cavalier - Capacities
 


Model Lineup
Engine
Transmissions
Ecotec 2.2L L4
5-spd man
(M86 / M94)
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T40-E)
Base Coupe / Sedan Standard Standard Optional
LS Coupe / Sedan Standard Standard Optional
LS Sport Coupe / Sedan Standard Standard Optional

Engine Ecotec 2.2L L4 (L61)
Type Ecotec 2.2L L4 (L61)
Displacement (cu in / cc) 134 / 2189
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.38 x 3.72 / 86 x 94.60
Block material aluminum
Cylinder head material cast aluminum
Valvetrain DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 140 / 100 @ 5600
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 150 / 203 @ 4000
Recommended fuel 87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 6500
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
automatic: 24 / 32 / 28
manual: 25 / 33 / 29

Transmission M86 / M94 Hydra-Matic 4T40-E
Type Type: 5-speed manual, front-wheel drive 4-speed automatic with overdrive, front-wheel drive
Gear ratios (:1):    
   First 3.58 2.96
   Second 2.02 1.62
   Third 1.35 1.00
   Fourth 0.98 0.68
   Fifth 0.69 -
Reverse 3.31 2.14
Final drive ratio 3.94:1 3.63:1

Chassis / Suspension Chevrolet Cavalier
Front

MacPherson strut suspension with coil spring w/19mm stabilizer bar.

Level II Sport Suspension LS Sport models includes shaped inner-metal bushings on front lower control arms, high rate front and rear springs, and a 24mm stabilizer bar.
Rear
Training tubular control arms with twist-beam axle, coil-over-shock, 19mm solid stabilizer bar for LS Sport models.
Steering
Power rack-and-pinion for all models.
Ratio
Coupe or Sedan: 14.7:1
LS Sport models: 15.7:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
Coupe or Sedan: 2.6
LS Sport models: 2.8
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
35.6 / 10.9

Brakes Chevrolet Cavalier
Type power-assisted front and rear disc, four-wheel ABS optional
Front Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) 10.2 x .79 / 260 x 20
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm) 182.2 / 1175.6;
Rear Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm) 9.06 x 1.57 / 230 x 40
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm) 86.2 / 556.2

Wheels / Tires Cavalier
Wheels

14-inch x 6-inch full wheel cover (standard on coupe and sedan)

15-inch x 6-inch full wheel cover (standard on LS coupe and sedan)
15-inch x 6-inch aluminum wheel (optional on LS coupe and sedan)
16-inch x 6-inch chrome finish aluminum wheels (standard on LS Sport models)
Tires
P195/70R14 all-season tires (standard on coupe and sedan)
P195/65R15 all-season touring tires (standard on LS coupe and sedan)
P205/55R16 performance tires (standard LS Sport models)

Exterior Dimensions Coupe Sedan
Wheelbase (in / mm) 104.1 / 2644 104.1 / 2644
Overall length (in / mm) 182.7 / 4640 182.7 / 4640
Overall width (in / mm) 68.7 / 1745 67.9 / 1724
Overall height (in / mm) 53 / 1346 54.7 / 1389
Track (in / mm) Front 57.6 / 1463 57.6 / 1463
Rear 56.4 / 1432 56.7 / 1440
Curb weight (lbs / kg) 2617 / 1188 2676 / 1214

Interior Dimensions Coupe Sedan
Seating capacity Front 2 2
Rear 3 3
Head room (in / mm) Front 37.6 / 956 38.9 / 976
Rear 36.6 / 929 37.2 / 940
Leg room (in / mm) Front 41.9 / 1066 41.9 / 1066
Rear 32.7 / 831 34.4 / 872
Shoulder room (in / mm) Front 53.9 / 1364 54.6 / 1388
Rear 54.9 / 1394 53.9 / 1370
Hip room (in / mm) Front 50 / 1280 50.8 / 1298
Rear 49.5 / 1260 49.5 / 1260

Capacities Coupe Sedan
EPA interior volume (cu ft / liters) 100.3 / 2840.1 105 / 2973.2
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) 13.2 / 374.8 13.6 / 386.1
Trailer towing (max lbs / kg) 1000 / 454 1000 / 454
Fuel tank capacity (gals / liters) 14.1 / 53.4 14.1 / 53.4
Engine oil (qts / liters) 4 / 3.8 4 / 3.8
Engine coolant (qts / liters) 9.6 / 9.1 10 / 9.4

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