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2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
- Specs
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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise
noted.
| Engine |
2.4-LITER
DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI |
2.7-LITER,
DOHC, 24-VALVE FFV SMPI V-6 |
| Availability |
Standard
- LX |
Standard
- GTC, LXi and Limited
Optional - LX |
| Type and Description |
I-4, liquid-cooled |
V-6, 60°, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
148.2
cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) |
167
cu. in. (2736 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.4 x 101) |
3.38 x 3.09 (86 x 78.5) |
| Valve System |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic |
| Construction |
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum
block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum
block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
9.9:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200
rpm (61.8 bhp/L) |
200 bhp (149 kW) @ 5800
rpm (74.1 bhp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
167 lb.-ft. (226 Nom)
@ 4000 rpm |
190 lb.-ft. (258 Nom)
@ 4850 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87
octane (R+M)/2 |
Unleaded regular, 87
octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry
filter |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry
filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
8 qt. (7.6L) |
8 qt. (7.6L) |
| Emission Controls |
Close-coupled three-way
catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine
features(a) |
Two close-coupled three-way
catalysts, heated oxygen sensors, and engine modifications(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (455 kg) |
1000 lbs. (455 kg) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
21 / 30 |
20/28 - standard
20/29 - with AutoStick®
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Meets federal Bin 10 interim
Tier 2 standards in all states except CA, NY, MA,
ME, and VT.
(a) There is also a gasoline-only 2.7-liter automatic
engine that meets LEV standards in CA, NY, MA, ME,
and VT.
The manual transmission 2.7-liter gasoline-only engine
meets LEV standards in all 50 states. |
| Transaxle |
Automatic,
4-Speed Overdrive |
Manual
5-Speed |
| Availability |
Standard
- All |
Optional
- GTC |
| Description |
Electronic control, electronically
modulated converter clutch(b) |
Five-speed, overdrive;
synchronized in all forward ratios and reverse; cable-operated,
three-plane shifter |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.89 |
3.78 |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.68 |
2.85 |
| Gear Ratios: |
| 1st |
2.84 |
3.467 |
| 2nd |
1.57 |
2.065 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
1.394 |
| 4th |
0.69 |
1.025 |
| 5th |
- |
0.756 |
| (b) AutoStick®
driver-interactive control system is optional on Limited. |
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2003
Chrysler Sebring Convertible |
| Wheelbase |
106.0
(2692) |
| Track, Front |
60.2 (1529) |
| Track, Rear |
60.2
(1529) |
| Overall Length |
193.7 (4921) |
| Overall Width |
69.4 (1763) |
| Overall Height |
55.0 (1398) |
| Curb Weight (est.); lbs.
(kg) |
3394 lbs. (1540 kg) -
LX |
| 3452 lbs. (1566 kg) -
GTC |
| 3474 lbs. (1576 kg) -
LXi |
| 3491 lbs. (1584 kg) -
Limited |
| Weight Distribution |
60/40 - LX |
| 61/39 - GTC |
| 61/39 - LXi and Limited |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.346 - LX |
| 0.351 - LXi and Limited |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
16 gal. (61L) |
| (a) All dimensions measured at curb
weight with standard tires. |
| Accommodations |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity |
2
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| Front Head Room |
38.7 (983)
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37.0 (941)
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| Leg Room |
42.4 (1076)
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35.2 (894)
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| Shoulder Room |
56.3 (1430)
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48.9 (1242)
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| Hip Room |
52.2 (1326)
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44.7 (1135)
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| Recliner range, degrees |
24 - front
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23 - back
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| SAE interior volume |
53.4 cu. ft. (1.51 cu. m)
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36.9 cu. ft. (1.04 cu. m)
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| Total Interior Volume |
90.3 cu. ft. (2.56 cu. m)
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| SAE Cargo Volume |
11.3 cu. ft. (320L)
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| EPA Interior Volume Index |
101.6 cu. ft.
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| Body |
Chrysler
Sebring Convertible |
| Layout |
Transverse
front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Construction |
Steel unibody with isolated
engine/suspension cradle
and isolated rear suspension crossmember |
| Suspension |
Chrysler
Sebring Convertible |
| Front
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Double-wishbone
with high upper control arm and stabilizer bar - Normal
duty LX |
| Touring
tuned - LXi and Limited |
| Sport-tuned
- GTC |
| Rear |
Low-arm multi-link with
stabilizer bar (stabilizer bar is only on the 2.7)
- Normal duty LX |
| Touring tuned - LXi and
Limited, Sport-tuned with stabilizer bar - GTC |
| Low-arm multi-link -
Normal duty LX |
| Sport-tuned with stabilizer
- GTC |
| Touring-tuned with stabilizer
(2.7L) - LX, LXi, GTC |
| Steering |
Chrysler
Sebring Convertible |
| Type |
Rack and pinion; power assisted
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| Overall Ratio |
17.7:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.2 ft.
(11.03 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.1 |
| Wheels |
| LX |
Type and material
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Steel
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Size
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15 x 6 J
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| GTC and LXi |
Type and material
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Cast-aluminum; Blade-Runner -
GTC
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Size
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16 x
6.5 J |
| Limited |
Type and material
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Chrome cast-aluminum |
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Size
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16 x 6.5 J |
| Tires |
| LX |
Size and type
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P205/65R15 92T all-season black
sidewall
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| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
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Revs per mile (km)
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820 (510)
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| GTC, LXi and Limited |
Size and type
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P205/60R16 91T season black sidewall
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| Mfr.
and model |
Goodyear
Eagle LS |
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Revs per mile (km)
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819
(508) |
| Brakes |
| LX, GTC
and LXi - Standard |
Front
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Size and type
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11.1 x 1.0 (282 x 23) vented disc
with single-piston calipers
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Swept area
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120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
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Rear
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Size and type
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10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc
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Swept area
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72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
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Power Assist Type
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Single-diaphragm vacuum
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| Limited - Standard, LX,
GTC and LXi - Optional |
Front
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Size and type
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11.1 x 1.0 (282 x 23) vented disc
with single-piston calipers with ABS
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Swept area
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120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
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Rear
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Size and type
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10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc
with ABS
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Swept area
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72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
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Power Assist Type
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Single-diaphragm vacuum
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