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2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Steering Specs


Engine
2.4-Liter DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI
2.7-Liter, DOHC, 24-Valve SMPI FFV V-6
Availability
Std. — SE, SE Plus and SXT
Std. — ES and R/T
Type and Description
I-4, liquid-cooled
V-6, 60-degree, 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 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
190 lb.-ft. (258 N•m) @ 4850 rpm
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (b)
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, internal engine features (a)
Two close-coupled, three-way catalysts, heated oxygen sensors,
internal engine features (c)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight
1000 lbs. (455 kg)
1000 lbs. (455 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)
21/30
20/28 — standard
20/27 — with AutoStick®
(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
Alternator
120-amp, high-speed
Battery
510 CCA, maintenance-free

Transmission Manual, 5-Speed
Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive
Availability
Std. — R/T
Std. — SE, SE Plus, SXT & ES
Opt. — R/T
Description
Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward ratios and reverse; cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Electronic control and electronically modulated converter clutch (on 2.7 only)
Gear Ratios
     1st
3.467
2.84
     2nd
2.065
1.57
     3rd
1.394
1.00
     4th
1.025
0.69
     5th
0.756
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Final Drive
3.78
3.89
Overall Top Gear
2.85
2.68

Dimensions and Capabilities
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Wheelbase
108 (2743)
Track Front
60.2 (1529)
Rear
60.2 (1529)
Overall Length
191.2 (4856)
Overall Width
70.6 (1793)
Overall Height SE and ES
54.9 (1394)
R/T
54.4 (1383)
Curb Weight (est.) SE
3200 lbs. (1452 kg)
ES
3269 lbs. (1483 kg)
R/T
3294 lbs. (1494 kg)
Weight Dist., F/R
63/37
Drag Coefficient SE
0.325
ES and R/T
0.347
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gal. (61L)

Accommodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Head room
37.6 (955)
35.8 (909)
Leg room
42.3 (1074)
38.1 (968)
Shoulder room
55.2 (1402)
54.7 (1389)
Hip room
52.5 (1283)
53.1 (1349)
SAE interior volume
50.8 cu. ft. (1.44 cu. m)
43.2 cu. ft. (1.22 cu. m)
Total Interior Volume
94 cu. ft. (2.66 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume
16 cu. ft. (61L)
EPA Interior Volume Index
110 cu. ft.
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

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

Suspension
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Front
Double-wishbone with high upper arm and stabilizer bar
Normal-duty — SE
sport-tuned — ES, SXT
performance-tuned — R/T
Rear
Low-arm multi-link with stabilizer bar: included with 2.7 only
Normal-duty — SE
sport-tuned with stabilizer bar — ES, SXT
performance-tuned with stabilizer bar — R/T

Steering
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Type
Rack and pinion; power-assisted (SE, SE-Plus)
Overall Ratio
17.7:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.8 ft. (11.22 m) — SE, SXT and ES
40.8 ft. (12.44 m) — R/T
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.1 — SE, SXT and ES
2.8 — R/T
(SBB) firm feel power — ES
(SBP) steering performance — R/T

Tires
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
SE Size and Type
P205/65R15 92T black sidewall all-season
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km)
820 (510)
SXT and ES Size and Type
P205/60R16 91T black sidewall all-season
Mfr. and Model
Michelin MX4
Revs per mile (km)
819 (510)
R/T Size and Type
P215/50R17 93V black sidewall all-season performance
Mfr. and Model
Michelin Pilot® HX MXM4
Revs per mile (km)
818 (508)

Wheels
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
SE Type & material
Steel
Size
15 x 6 J
SXT Type & material
Chromed-aluminum
Size
16 x 6.5 J
R/T Type & material
Cast-aluminum
Size
17 x 7 J

Brakes
2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan
SE, SE Plus and SXT — Standard
Front Size and type
11.1 x 1 (282 x 23) vented disc with single-piston calipers
Swept area
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type
9 x 1.6 (228 x 40) leading trailing with full cast drum
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
Swept area
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type
10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc
Swept area
72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
Power Assist type
Single-diaphragm vacuum
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
Swept area
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type
10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS Plus
Swept area
72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
Power Assist type
Single-diaphragm vacuum

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