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Alero - Engine Specs
Alero - Transmission Specs

Alero - Chassis / Suspension
Alero - Exterior Dimensions

Alero - Interior Dimensions
Alero - Capacities


Model Lineup
Engines
Transmissions

Ecotec 2.2L L4

3400 3.4L V6
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T45-E)

5-spd man
(Hydra-Matic 4T40-E)

GX

Standard

-
Standard

Optional

GL1

Standard

Optional
Standard

Optional

GL2
-
Standard
Standard
-

GLS

-

Standard
Standard

-


Engine
Ecotec 2.2L L4 (L61)
3400 3.4L V6 (LA1)
Application
standard on GX and GL1
standard on GLS and GL2,
optional on GL1
Type
2.2-liter inline 4
3.4-liter V6
Displacement (cu in / cc)
134/2198
205/3350
Bore & stroke (in / mm)
3.38 x 3.72 / 86.00 x 94.6
3.62 x 3.30 / 92.00 x 84.00
Block material
cast aluminum
cast iron
Cylinder head material
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain
DOHC, four valves per cylinder
OHV, two valves per cylinder
Ignition system
electronic
electronic
Fuel delivery
sequential port fuel injection
sequential port fuel injection
Compression ratio
10.0:1
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
140 / 104 @ 5600
170 / 126 @ 4800
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
150 / 203 @ 4000
200 / 271 @ 4000
Recommended fuel
87 octane
87 octane
Emissions controls
catalytic converter
catalytic converter
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
manual: 25 / 33 / 29
20 / 29 / 24
auto: 24 / 32 / 28

Engine
Hydra-Matic 4T45-E
Hydra-Matic 4T40-E
Type
four-speed automatic
five-speed manual
Gear ratios (:1)
   1st
2.96
3.58
   2nd
1.62
2.02
   3rd
1.00
1.35
   4th
0.68
0.98
   5th
-
0.69
  Reverse
2.14
3.31
Final drive ratio
2.2L: 3.91:1
2.2L: 3.94:1
3.4L: 3.05:1

Chassis / Suspension
2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Front

independent, gas pressurized MacPherson strut, coil springs, 24mm anti-roll bar, full frame front chassis cradle

Rear

independent tri-link design, gas pressurized MacPherson strut, 15.3mm anti-roll bar

Steering Type

variable-assist power on GL and GLS models, power-assist rack-and-pinion on all Aleros

Steering ratio

14.7:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock

2.6

Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):

GX & GL: 35.1 / 10.7
GLS: 35.8 / 10.9

Brakes
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
Type
front: vented disc, power-assisted; standard 4-wheel ABS on GLS, GL2
rear: solid disc, power-assisted; standard 4-wheel ABS on GLS, GL2

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)

front: 10.9 x 1.02 / 1038 x 25.9
rear: 10.9 x 0.43 / 276.9 x 10.2

Wheels / Tires
GX
GL
GLS
Wheel size and type
15-inch x 6-inch steel
15-inch x 6-inch cast aluminum alloy
16-inch x 16.5-inch cast aluminum alloy
16-inch x 16.5-inch cast aluminum alloy (optional)
Tires
P215/60R15 BFG Touring T/A, standard on GX and GL1
P225/50R16, Goodyear Eagle LS, touring, standard on GLS
P225/50R16, Goodyear Eagle RS-A, standard on GL2, optional on GLS performance spare tire and wheel: T125/70D15

Exterior Dimensions
2003 Oldsmobile Alero

Wheelbase (in / mm)

107 / 2717

Overall length (in / mm)

186.7 / 4742

Overall width (in / mm)

70.1 / 1780

Overall height (in / mm)

54.5 / 1384

Track (in / mm)

front: 59.1 / 1501
rear: 59.3 / 1506

Minimum ground clearance (in / mm)

5 / 127

Curb weight (lbs / kg)

     GX
coupe: 2946 / 1366; sedan: 3021 / 1370
     GL1
coupe: 2961 / 1343; sedan: 3016 / 1368
     GL2
coupe: 3042 / 1380; sedan: 3103 / 1408
     GLS
coupe: 3085 / 1399; sedan: 3147 / 1427

Weight distribution (% front / rear)

64 / 36

Interior Dimensions
Coupe
Sedan
Seating capacity
2
3
Head room (in / mm) Front
38.3 / 973
38.3 / 973
Rear
37 / 940
37.5 / 953
Leg room (in / mm) Front
42.1 / 1069
42.1 / 1069
Rear
36.2 / 919
36.3 / 922
Shoulder room (in / mm) Front
53.6 / 1361
53.6 / 1361
Rear
55.4 / 1407
52.4 / 1331
Hip room (in / mm) Front
50.9 / 1293
50.9 / 1293
Rear
51.4 / 1306
50.8 / 1290

Capacities
2003 Oldsmobile Alero

EPA passenger volume (cu ft / liters)

Coupe: 92.8 / 2628
Sedan: 91.2 / 2583

Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)

14.6 / 413

Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg)

3.4L V6: 1000 / 453

Fuel tank (gals / liters)

14.1 / 53

Engine oil (qts / liters)

4 / 3.7

Cooling system (qts / liters)

2.2L: 10 / 9.5
3.4L: 12.5 / 11.8

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