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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Specs

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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	2003 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		2003 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	2003 Chevrolet 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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