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2003 Chevy Tahoe Specs

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Model Lineup	Engines		Transmission
	Vortec 4800 4.8L V8	Vortec 5300 5.3L V8	4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)
Tahoe LS	Standard	Optional	Standard
Tahoe LT	-	Standard	Standard

Engine	Vortec 4800 4.8L V8 (LR4)	Vortec 5300 5.3L V8 (L59)
Type	4.8-liter V8	5.3-liter V8
Displacement (cu in / cc)	294 / 4807	327 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm)	3.78 x 3.27 / 96 x 83	3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
Block material	cast iron	cast iron
Cylinder head material	cast aluminum	cast aluminum
Valvetrain	overhead valves, 2 valves per cylinder	overhead valves, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system	coil near plug ignition, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires	coil near plug ignition, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery	sequential fuel injection	sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio	9.5:1	9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)	275 / 205 @ 5200	285 / 213 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)	290 / 393 @ 4000	325 / 441 @ 4000
Recommended fuel	87 octane	ethanol capable flex fuel
Maximum engine speed (rpm)	5900	5900
Emissions controls	three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system	three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined)	2WD: 15 / 19 / 17	2WD: 14 / 18 / 16
	4WD: 14 / 17/ 15	4WD: 14 / 17 / 15

Transmission	Hydra-Matic 4L60-E, four-speed electronic automatic
Gear Ratios (:1)
1st	3.06
2nd	1.63
3rd	1.00
4th	0.70
Reverse	2.29

Chassis / Suspension	2003 Chevy Tahoe
Front	independent with torsion bars
Rear	5-link coil spring with load leveling
Traction control	full-function standard; Precision Control System
Steering type	power integral gear
Steering ratio	14:1, 15.8:1 overall
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock	3.2
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft/m)	38.3 / 11.7

Brakes	2003 Chevy Tahoe
Type:	four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, dual piston calipers with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):	front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
	rear : 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30

Wheels and Tires	2003 Chevy Tahoe
Wheel size and type:	16-inch x 7-inch cast aluminum
Tires:	P265/70R16 all-season, steel-belted radials

Exterior Dimensions		2003 Chevy Tahoe
Wheelbase (in / mm)		116 / 2946
Overall length (in / mm)		198.8 / 5050
Overall width (in / mm)		78.8 / 2002
Overall height (in / mm)	2WD	74.8 / 1899
	4WD	76.7 / 1948
Track (in / mm)	Front	65 / 1651
	Rear	66 / 1676
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm)		8.4 / 213.4
Ground to top of load floor (in / mm)	2WD	30 / 762
	4WD	31.5 / 800
Approach angle		19.8°
Departure angle		27.3°
Curb weight (lbs / kg)	2WD	4828 / 2190
	4WD	5050 / 2291
Weight distribution (% front / rear)	2WD	51 / 49
	4WD	53 / 47

Interior Dimensions	First Row	Second Row	Third Row
Seating capacity (9 total)	3	3	3
Head room (in / mm)	40.7 / 1033.8	39.4 / 1000.8	37.4 / 950
Leg room (in / mm)	41.3 / 1049	38.6 / 980.4	27.3 / 693.4
Shoulder room (in / mm)	65.2 / 1656.1	65.1 / 1653.6	64.4 / 1635.8
Hip room (in / mm)	61.4 / 1560	61.3 / 1557.2	49.2 / 1249.7
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)	104.6 / 2961.9	63.6 / 1801	16.3 / 461.6

Capacities		2003 Chevy Tahoe
GVWR	2WD	6500 – 6800
	4WD	6800 – 6900
Payload, base (lbs / kg)		1672 / 759
Trailer towing maximum (lbs/kg)	2WD	7700 / 3493
	4WD	7400 / 3357
Fuel tank (gals / liters)		26 / 98.4
Engine oil (qts / liters)		5.75 / 5.44
Cooling system (qts / liters)	Vortec 4800:	4828 / 2190
	Vortec 5300:	5050 / 2291