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| Engine |
2.4-Liter DOHC, 16-Valve
SMPI
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2.7-Liter, DOHC, 24-Valve
SMPI FFV V-6
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| Availability |
Std. SE, SE Plus and SXT
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Std. ES and R/T
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| Type and Description |
I-4, liquid-cooled
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V-6, 60-degree, liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
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167 cu. in. (2736 cu. cm)
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| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.4 x 101)
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3.38 x 3.09 (86 x 78.5)
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| Valve System |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot
roller followers
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DOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot
roller followers
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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| Construction |
Semi-permanent mold aluminum block with cast-iron
liners, cast-aluminum heads
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Semi-permanent mold aluminum block with cast-iron
liners, cast-aluminum heads
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| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1
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9.9:1
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| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm (61.8 bhp/L)
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200 bhp (149 kW) @ 5800 rpm
(74.1 bhp/L)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
167 lb.-ft. (226 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
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190 lb.-ft. (258 Nm) @ 4850 rpm
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (b)
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| Oil Capacity |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
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5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
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| Coolant Capacity |
8 qt. (7.6L)
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8 qt. (7.6L)
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| Emission Controls |
Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen
sensors, internal engine features (a)
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Two close-coupled, three-way catalysts, heated
oxygen sensors,
internal engine features (c)
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| Maximum Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (455 kg)
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1000 lbs. (455 kg)
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| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) |
21/30
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20/28 standard
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20/27 with AutoStick®
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(a) Meets LEV (Low Emission
Vehicle) requirements in all 50 states.
(b) Flexible Fuel Capability (E85).
(c) FFV 2.7-liter engine meets federal interim Tier Bin 10 standards
in all states except CA, NY, MA, ME, and VT. Gasoline-only automatic
transmission 2.7-liter engine meets LEV standards in CA, NY, MA, ME,
and VT. The Manual transmission gasoline-only 2.7-liter engine meets
LEV standards in all 50 states. |
| Electrical |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
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| Alternator |
120-amp, high-speed
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| Battery |
510 CCA, maintenance-free
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| Transmission |
Manual, 5-Speed |
Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive
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| Availability |
Std. R/T
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Std. SE, SE Plus, SXT & ES
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|
Opt. R/T
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| Description |
Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward
ratios and reverse; cable-operated, three-plane shifter
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Electronic control and electronically modulated
converter clutch (on 2.7 only)
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
3.467
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2.84
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| 2nd |
2.065
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1.57
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| 3rd |
1.394
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1.00
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| 4th |
1.025
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0.69
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| 5th |
0.756
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| Final Drive |
3.78
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3.89
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| Overall Top Gear |
2.85
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2.68
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| Dimensions
and Capabilities |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
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| Wheelbase |
108 (2743)
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| Track |
Front |
60.2 (1529)
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| Rear |
60.2 (1529)
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| Overall Length |
191.2 (4856)
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| Overall Width |
70.6 (1793)
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| Overall Height |
SE and ES |
54.9 (1394)
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| R/T |
54.4 (1383)
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| Curb Weight (est.) |
SE |
3200 lbs. (1452 kg)
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| ES |
3269 lbs. (1483 kg)
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| R/T |
3294 lbs. (1494 kg)
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| Weight Dist., F/R |
63/37
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| Drag Coefficient |
SE |
0.325
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| ES and R/T |
0.347
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
16 gal. (61L)
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| Accommodations |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2/3
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| Head room |
37.6 (955)
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35.8 (909)
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| Leg room |
42.3 (1074)
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38.1 (968)
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| Shoulder room |
55.2 (1402)
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54.7 (1389)
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| Hip room |
52.5 (1283)
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53.1 (1349)
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| SAE interior volume |
50.8 cu. ft. (1.44 cu. m)
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43.2 cu. ft. (1.22 cu. m)
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| Total Interior Volume |
94 cu. ft. (2.66 cu. m)
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| SAE Cargo Volume |
16 cu. ft. (61L)
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| EPA Interior Volume Index |
110 cu. ft.
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| (a) All dimensions measured at curb weight
with standard tires. |
| Body |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
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| Layout |
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
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| Construction |
Steel unibody with isolated engine/suspension
cradle and isolated rear suspension crossmember
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| Suspension |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
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| Front |
Double-wishbone with high upper arm and stabilizer
bar
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Normal-duty SE
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sport-tuned ES, SXT
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performance-tuned R/T
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| Rear |
Low-arm multi-link with stabilizer bar: included
with 2.7 only
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Normal-duty SE
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sport-tuned with stabilizer bar ES, SXT
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performance-tuned with stabilizer bar R/T
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| Steering |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
|
| Type |
Rack and pinion; power-assisted (SE, SE-Plus)
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| Overall Ratio |
17.7:1
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| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.8 ft. (11.22 m) SE, SXT and ES
|
|
40.8 ft. (12.44 m) R/T
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| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.1 SE, SXT and ES
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2.8 R/T
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(SBB) firm feel power ES
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(SBP) steering performance R/T
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| Tires |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
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| SE |
Size and Type |
P205/65R15 92T black sidewall all-season
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| Mfr. and Model |
Goodyear Eagle LS
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| Revs per mile (km) |
820 (510)
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| SXT and ES |
Size and Type |
P205/60R16 91T black sidewall all-season
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| Mfr. and Model |
Michelin MX4
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| Revs per mile (km) |
819 (510)
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| R/T |
Size and Type |
P215/50R17 93V black sidewall all-season performance
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| Mfr. and Model |
Michelin Pilot® HX MXM4
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| Revs per mile (km) |
818 (508)
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| Wheels |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
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| SE |
Type & material |
Steel
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| Size |
15 x 6 J
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| SXT |
Type & material |
Chromed-aluminum
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| Size |
16 x 6.5 J
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| R/T |
Type & material |
Cast-aluminum
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| Size |
17 x 7 J
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| Brakes |
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
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| SE, SE Plus and SXT Standard |
| Front |
Size and type |
11.1 x 1 (282 x 23) vented disc with single-piston
calipers
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| Swept area |
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
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| Rear |
Size and type |
9 x 1.6 (228 x 40) leading trailing with full
cast drum
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| Power Assist type |
Single-diaphragm vacuum
|
| ES Standard |
| Front |
Size and type |
11.1 x 1 (282 x 23) vented disc with single-piston
calipers
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| Swept area |
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
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| Rear |
Size and type |
10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc
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| Swept area |
72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist type |
Single-diaphragm vacuum
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| R/T Standard,
SE, SE Plus, SXT and ES optional |
| Front |
Size and type |
11.1 x 1 (282 x 23) vented disc with single-piston
calipers with ABS Plus
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| Swept area |
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
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| Rear |
Size and type |
10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS Plus
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| Swept area |
72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist type |
Single-diaphragm vacuum
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