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2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Steering Specs


Engine
2.4-Liter SOHC, 16-Valve I4
3.0-Liter SOHC, 24-Valve V6
Availability
Standard - SE
Standard - R/T
Optional - SE
Type and Description
I-4, liquid-cooled
V-6, liquid-cooled
Displacement
143.4 cu. in. (2351 cu. cm)
181.4 cu. in. (2972 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.41 x 3.94 (86.5 x 100)
3.59 x 2.99 (91.1 x 76)
Valve System
SOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
SOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic lash adjusters, stamped steel roller followers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block, aluminum head and balance shafts
Cast-iron block, aluminum head
Compression Ratio
9:1
9:1
Power (SAE net)
147 bhp (110 kW) @ 5500 rpm (61.2 bhp/L) — manual
200 bhp (112 kW) @ 5500 rpm (66.7 bhp/L) — R/T
142 bhp (104 kW) @ 5500 rpm (59.2 bhp/L) — automatic
198 bhp (148 kW) @ 5500 rpm (66 bhp/L) — SE
Torque (SAE net)
158 lb.-ft. (214 N•m) @ 4000 rpm — manual
205 lb.-ft. (278 N•m) @ 4500 rpm
155 lb.-ft. (210 N•m) @ 4000 rpm — automatic
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (Use unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 to obtain maximum performance)
Oil Capacity
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity
8 qt. (7.6L)
8 qt. (7.6L)
Emission Controls
Enhanced Catalyst, Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR
Enhanced catalyst, Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight
1000 lbs. (455 kg)
1000 lbs. (455 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)
22/29 — manual
20/29 — manual
21/28 — automatic
20/28 — automatic

Electrical
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Alternator
90-amp
Battery
525 CCA, maintenance-free

Transmission Automatic, Four-Speed OD (with 2.4-Liter Engine) Automatic, Four-Speed OD (with 3.0-Liter Engine) Manual, Five-Speed OD (with 2.4-Liter Engine)
Manual, Five-Speed OD (with 3.0-Liter Engine)
Availability
Opt. — SE
Opt. — SE and R/T
Std. — SE and SXT Package
Std. — R/T
Description
Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch — standard, all, AutoStick® — optional, R/T
Five-speed, overdrive; fully synchronized; cable-operated
Five-speed, overdrive; fully synchronized; cable-operated
Gear Ratios
     1st
2.84
2.84
3.58
3.33
     2nd
1.52
1.49
1.94
2.10
     3rd
1.00
1.00
1.37
1.40
     4th
0.71
0.73
1.03
1.03
     5th
-
-
0.76
0.76
Final Drive
4.04
3.73
3.72
3.73
Overall Top Gear
2.86
2.72
2.82
2.83

Dimensions and Capabilities
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Wheelbase
103.7 (2635)
Track Front
59.4 (1510)
Rear
59.3 (1505)
Overall Length
190.9 (4850)
Overall Width
70.3 (1785)
Overall Height
53.9 (1370)
Ground Clearance
6.22 (158) — 2.4L engine with 16-inch tires
5.9 (150) — 3.0L engine with 16-inch tires
5.9 (150) — 3.0L engine with 17-inch tires
Curb Weight (est.) SE 2.4L manual
3064 lbs. (1390 kg)
SE 2.4L automatic
3133 lbs. (1421 kg)
SE 3.0L automatic
3254 lbs. (1476 kg)
R/T 3.0L manual
3206 lbs. (1454 kg)
R/T 3.0L automatic
3276 lbs. (1486 kg)
Weight Dist., F/R
60/40
Drag Coefficient
0.36
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.3 gal. (62L)

Accommodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3 — std., all
Head room
38.5 (977)
36 (916)
Leg room
42.3 (1074)
34 (865)
Shoulder room
52.3 (1328)
52.4 (1330)
Hip room
51.9 (1318)
49.5 (1258)
Cargo Volume
16.3 cu. ft. (462L)
Passenger Interior Volume
86.4 cu. ft. (2.44 cu. m)

Body
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody with isolated engine/suspension cradle and isolated rear suspension crossmember

Suspension
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Front
Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs and 0.67 (17) stabilizer bar
Rear
Multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Steering
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Type
Rack and pinion; power-assisted
Overall Ratio
17:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
42.3 ft. (12.9 m) with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.15 with 16-inch wheels
2.8 with 17-inch wheels

Tires
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Stratus SE and SXT Package Size and Type
P205/60HR16 black sidewall all-season performance
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear
Stratus R/T Size and Type
P215/50HR17 all-season performance
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear

Wheels
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Stratus SE — Std. Type & material
Steel
Size
16 x 6 JJ
Stratus, SE — Opt. (included in SXT Package) Type & material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 6 JJ
Stratus R/T — Std. Type & material
Cast-aluminum
Size
17 x 6.5 JJ
Stratus R/T — Opt. Type & material
Cast-aluminum, chrome
Size
17 x 6.5 JJ

Brakes
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Stratus SE
Front Size and type
10.1 x 1 (256 x 23) ventilated disc with single-piston caliper
Swept area
184.7 sq. in. (1192 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type
9.0 (22.9) drum with leading and trailing shoes
Swept area
89.1 sq. in. (575 sq. cm)
Power Assist type
Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Stratus R/T
Front Size and type
10.9 x 1 (276 x 23) ventilated disc with single-piston calipers
Swept area
205.9 sq. in. (1329 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type
14 (355) solid disc
Swept area
182.4 sq. in. (1177 sq. cm)
Power Assist type
Tandem-diaphragm vacuum

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