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| Model Lineup |
Engines
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Transmissions
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Ecotec 2.2L L4
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5-speed manual
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4-speed auto
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Sunfire 1SA PEG
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Standard
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Standard
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–
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Sunfire 1SB PEG
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Standard
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Optional
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Standard
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Sunfire 1SC PEG
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Standard
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Optional
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Standard
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| Engine |
2003 Pontiac Sunfire
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| Type |
Ecotec 2.2L L4 (L61)
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| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
134 / 2189
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| Bore and stroke (in / mm) |
3.39 x 3.72 / 86 x 94.6
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| Block material |
cast aluminum
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| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum
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| Valvetrain |
DOHC, four valves per cylinder
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| Ignition system |
electronic
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| Fuel delivery |
sequential port fuel injection
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| Compression ratio |
10.0:1
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| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
140 / 104 @ 5600
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| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
150 / 203 @ 4000
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| Recommended fuel |
87 octane
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| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
6500
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| Emissions controls |
catalytic converter EGR
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Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
5-speed manual: 24 / 33 / 28
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|
4-speed automatic: 23 / 32 / 27
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| Transmission |
Getrag F23
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Hydra-Matic 4T45-E
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Type
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five-speed manual FWD transverse
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four-speed automatic FWD transverse
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Gear ratios (:1)
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1st
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3.58
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2.96
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2nd
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2.02
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1.62
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3rd
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1.35
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1.00
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4th
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0.98
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0.70
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5th
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0.69
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—
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Reverse
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3.31
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2.14
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Final drive ratio
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3.94:1
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3.63:13.91
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| Chassis
/ Suspension |
2003 Pontiac Sunfire
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| Front |
1SA PEG: deflected-disc MacPherson struts; 18mm
anti-roll bar
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1SB PEG, 1SC PEG: deflected-disc MacPherson struts;
22mm anti-roll bar
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Rear
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trailing tubular control arms with twist beam;
coil springs;
18mm anti-roll bar
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Steering type
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rack and pinion mounted on crossmember
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Steering ratio
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1SC PEG: 15.7:1
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1SA & 1SB PEGs: 14.7:1
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Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
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1SC PEG: 2.83
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1SA & 1SB PEGs: 2.66
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Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft/m)
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35.6 / 10.9
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| Brakes |
2003 Pontiac Sunfire
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|
Type
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front: vented discs
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rear: power-assisted drums
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4-wheel ABS: not available on 1SA PEG; optional
on 1SB PEG; standard on 1SC PEG
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Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm)
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front: 10.2 x .79 / 260 x 20
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rear: 9.06 x 1.57 / 230 x 40
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| Wheels / Tires |
1SA PEG
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1SB PEG
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1SC PEG
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|
Wheel size and type
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15-inch custom bolt-on wheel cover
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15-inch custom bolt-on wheel cover
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16-inch cast aluminum
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optional: 15-inch bright chrome custom bolt-on wheel
cover
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optional: 15-inch cast aluminum
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|
Tires
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P195/65R15 blackwall, touring
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P195/65R15 blackwall, touring
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P205/55R16 blackwall, performance
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| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003 Pontiac Sunfire
|
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
104.1 / 2644
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| Overall length (in / mm) |
182 / 4623
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| Overall width (in / mm) |
68.4 / 1737
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| Overall height (in / mm) |
53 / 1346
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| Track (in / mm) |
Front |
57.6 / 1463
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| Rear |
56.4 / 1433
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| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
SE |
2606 / 1182
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| GT |
2771 / 1257
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| Weight distribution (% front / rear) |
63 / 37
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| Interior
Dimensions |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Seating capacity |
2
|
3
|
| Head room (in / mm) |
37.6 / 955
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36.6 / 930
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| Leg room (in / mm) |
42.1 / 1069
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32.6 / 828
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| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
54.1 / 1374
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54.8 / 1392
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| Hip room (in / mm) |
48.7 / 1237
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49.5 / 1257
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| Capacities |
2003 Pontiac Sunfire
|
| EPA interior volume (cu ft / liters) |
Including trunk: 99.4 / 2814
|
|
Excluding trunk: 87.2 / 2469
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| Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) |
12.4 / 351
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| Fuel tank (gals / liters) |
14.1 / 54.1
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| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
4 / 3.8
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| Cooling system (qts / liters) |
9.6 / 9.1
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