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2003 GMC Yukon Denali - Specs

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2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL

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Model Lineup

Engine

Transmission
Vortec 6000 6.0L V8
4-speed automatic (Hydra-Matic 4L65-E)
Yukon Denali AWD
Standard
Standard
Yukon XL Denali AWD
Standard
Standard

Engine
2003 GMC Yukon Denali
Type
Vortec 6000 6.0-liter V8 (LQ4)
Displacement (cu in / cc)
364 / 5967
Bore & stroke (in / mm)
4.00 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92.0
Block material
cast iron
Cylinder head material
cast aluminum
Valvetrain
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system
coil-near-plug platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery
sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio
9.4:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
320 / 238.7 @ 5000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
365 / 495 @ 4000
Recommended fuel
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm)
5600
Emissions controls
three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
14 / 18 / 16

Transmission
2003 GMC Yukon Denali

Type

Hydra-Matic 4L65-E 4-speed electronic automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

   1st

3.06

   2nd

1.63

   3rd

1.00

   4th

0.70

  Reverse

2.29

Final drive ratio

3.73:1

Chassis / Suspension
2003 GMC Yukon Denali
Front
independent with torsion bars (standard AutoRide RTD)
Rear
5-link coil spring with automatic load leveling
Traction control
StabiliTrak stability enhancement system combines traction control with ABS and stability control (standard on 1500 Series Denali models)
Steering type
power; electronic, recirculating ball with EVO variable-assist
Steering ratio
12.7:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
3.0
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft/m)
Yukon Denali: 38.3 / 11.7
Yukon XL Denali: 42.3 / 12.9

Wheels / Tires
2003 GMC Yukon Denali
Wheel size & type
17-inch x 7.5-inch 6-spoke machined aluminum
Tires
P265/70R17 touring, Michelin steel-belted radials

Exterior Dimensions
Yukon Denali
Yukon XLDenali
Wheelbase (in / mm)
116.0 / 2946
130.0 / 3302
Overall length (in / mm)
198.9 / 5052
219.3 / 5570
Overall width (in /mm)
including mirrors:78.9 / 2004
including mirrors: 78.8 / 2002
mirrors folded: 81.5 / 2070
mirrors folded: 81.5 / 2070
mirrors extended: 93.1/2363
mirrors extended: 93.1 / 2363
Overall height (in / mm)
76.5 / 1943
75.7 / 1923 (with luggage rack)
Track (in / mm)
front: 65.0 / 1651
front: 65.0 / 1651
rear: 66.0 / 1676
rear: 66.0 / 1676
Minimum ground
clearance (in / mm)
8.4 / 213.4
8.4 / 213.4
Ground to top of rear
load floor (in / mm)
30.0 / 762
30.6 / 777
Step-in height (in / mm)
19.0 / 482
19.6 / 497
Approach angle
22°
23°
Departure angle
15°
20°
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
5425 / 2461
5839 / 2649
Weight distribution
(% front / rear)
53 / 47
53 / 47

Interior Dimensions
Front Row
Second Row
Third Row
Seating capacity, 7 or 8 Denali
2
2 or 3
3
Denali XL
2
2 or 3
3
Head room (in / mm) Denali
40.7 / 1034
39.4 / 1001
37.4 / 950
Denali XL
40.7 / 1034
39.0 / 991
38.6 / 980
Leg room (in / mm) Denali
41.3 / 1049
38.6 / 980
27.3 / 693
Denali XL
41.3 / 1049
39.1 / 993
36.1 / 417
Shoulder room (in / mm) Denali
65.2 / 1656
65.1 / 1654
64.4 / 1636
Denali XL
65.2 / 1656
65.1 / 1654
64.8 / 1646
Hip room (in / mm) Denali
61.4 / 1560
61.3 / 1557
49.2 / 1250
Denali XL
61.4 / 1560
61.6 / 1565
49.2 / 1250

Capacities
Denali
Denali XL
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)
first row: 104.6 / 2962
first row: 131.6 / 3726
second row: 63.6 / 1801
second row: 90.0 / 2549
third row: 16.3 / 462 (seat back in up position)
third row: 45.7 / 1297 (seat back in up position)
GVWR, standard (lbs / kg)
7000 / 3175
7200 / 3266
Payload, base (lbs / kg)
1448 / 657
1480 / 671
Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg)
8200 / 3719
8200 / 3719
Maximum tongue weight Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight. Weight-carrying hitch limit on 4,000-lb trailer is 400-pound tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for over 4,000-lb trailer weight.
Fuel tank (gal / liters)
26 / 98.4
32.5 / 123
Engine oil (qts / liters)
6.0 / 5.7
6.0 / 5.7
Cooling system (qts / liters)
16.8 / 15.9
16.8 / 15.9

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