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| Model Lineup |
Engines
|
Transmissions
|
|
Ecotec 2.2L L4
|
3400 3.4L V6
|
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T45-E)
|
5-spd man
(Hydra-Matic 4T40-E)
|
| GX |
Standard
|
-
|
Standard
|
Optional
|
|
GL1
|
Standard
|
Optional
|
Standard
|
Optional
|
| GL2 |
-
|
Standard
|
Standard
|
-
|
|
GLS
|
-
|
Standard
|
Standard
|
-
|
| Engine |
Ecotec 2.2L L4 (L61)
|
3400 3.4L V6 (LA1)
|
| Application |
standard on GX and GL1
|
standard on GLS and GL2,
|
|
optional on GL1
|
| Type |
2.2-liter inline 4
|
3.4-liter V6
|
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
134/2198
|
205/3350
|
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
3.38 x 3.72 / 86.00 x 94.6
|
3.62 x 3.30 / 92.00 x 84.00
|
| Block material |
cast aluminum
|
cast iron
|
| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum
|
cast aluminum
|
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, four valves per cylinder
|
OHV, two valves per cylinder
|
| Ignition system |
electronic
|
electronic
|
| Fuel delivery |
sequential port fuel injection
|
sequential port fuel injection
|
| Compression ratio |
10.0:1
|
9.5:1
|
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
140 / 104 @ 5600
|
170 / 126 @ 4800
|
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
150 / 203 @ 4000
|
200 / 271 @ 4000
|
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane
|
87 octane
|
| Emissions controls |
catalytic converter
|
catalytic converter
|
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
manual: 25 / 33 / 29
|
20 / 29 / 24
|
|
auto: 24 / 32 / 28
|
| Engine |
Hydra-Matic 4T45-E
|
Hydra-Matic 4T40-E
|
| Type |
four-speed automatic
|
five-speed manual
|
| Gear ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
2.96
|
3.58
|
| 2nd |
1.62
|
2.02
|
| 3rd |
1.00
|
1.35
|
| 4th |
0.68
|
0.98
|
| 5th |
-
|
0.69
|
| Reverse |
2.14
|
3.31
|
| Final drive ratio |
2.2L: 3.91:1
|
2.2L: 3.94:1
|
|
3.4L: 3.05:1
|
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
|
|
Front
|
independent, gas pressurized MacPherson strut,
coil springs, 24mm anti-roll bar, full frame front chassis cradle
|
|
Rear
|
independent tri-link design, gas pressurized MacPherson
strut, 15.3mm anti-roll bar
|
|
Steering Type
|
variable-assist power on GL and GLS models, power-assist
rack-and-pinion on all Aleros
|
|
Steering ratio
|
14.7:1
|
|
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
|
2.6
|
|
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
|
GX & GL: 35.1 / 10.7
|
|
GLS: 35.8 / 10.9
|
| Brakes |
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
|
| Type |
front: vented disc, power-assisted; standard 4-wheel
ABS on GLS, GL2
|
|
rear: solid disc, power-assisted; standard 4-wheel
ABS on GLS, GL2
|
|
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
|
front: 10.9 x 1.02 / 1038 x 25.9
|
|
rear: 10.9 x 0.43 / 276.9 x 10.2
|
| Wheels / Tires |
GX
|
GL
|
GLS
|
| Wheel size and type |
15-inch x 6-inch steel
|
15-inch x 6-inch cast aluminum alloy
|
16-inch x 16.5-inch cast aluminum alloy
|
|
16-inch x 16.5-inch cast aluminum alloy (optional)
|
| Tires |
P215/60R15 BFG Touring T/A, standard on GX and
GL1
|
|
P225/50R16, Goodyear Eagle LS, touring, standard
on GLS
|
|
P225/50R16, Goodyear Eagle RS-A, standard on GL2,
optional on GLS performance spare tire and wheel: T125/70D15
|
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
|
|
Wheelbase (in / mm)
|
107 / 2717
|
|
Overall length (in / mm)
|
186.7 / 4742
|
|
Overall width (in / mm)
|
70.1 / 1780
|
|
Overall height (in / mm)
|
54.5 / 1384
|
|
Track (in / mm)
|
front: 59.1 / 1501
|
|
rear: 59.3 / 1506
|
|
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm)
|
5 / 127
|
|
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
|
| GX |
coupe: 2946 / 1366; sedan: 3021 / 1370
|
| GL1 |
coupe: 2961 / 1343; sedan: 3016 / 1368
|
| GL2 |
coupe: 3042 / 1380; sedan: 3103 / 1408
|
| GLS |
coupe: 3085 / 1399; sedan: 3147 / 1427
|
|
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
|
64 / 36
|
| Interior
Dimensions |
Coupe
|
Sedan
|
| Seating capacity |
2
|
3
|
| Head room (in / mm) |
Front |
38.3 / 973
|
38.3 / 973
|
| Rear |
37 / 940
|
37.5 / 953
|
| Leg room (in / mm) |
Front |
42.1 / 1069
|
42.1 / 1069
|
| Rear |
36.2 / 919
|
36.3 / 922
|
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
Front |
53.6 / 1361
|
53.6 / 1361
|
| Rear |
55.4 / 1407
|
52.4 / 1331
|
| Hip room (in / mm) |
Front |
50.9 / 1293
|
50.9 / 1293
|
| Rear |
51.4 / 1306
|
50.8 / 1290
|
| Capacities |
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
|
|
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / liters)
|
Coupe: 92.8 / 2628
|
|
Sedan: 91.2 / 2583
|
|
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)
|
14.6 / 413
|
|
Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg)
|
3.4L V6: 1000 / 453
|
|
Fuel tank (gals / liters)
|
14.1 / 53
|
|
Engine oil (qts / liters)
|
4 / 3.7
|
|
Cooling system (qts / liters)
|
2.2L: 10 / 9.5
|
|
3.4L: 12.5 / 11.8
|
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