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2004 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 V-6
Availability
Std. — SE and SXT
Std. — ES and R/T; opt. — SE
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) @ 5500 rpm (62.5 bhp/L)
200 bhp (149 kW) @ 5800 rpm (74.1 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
160 lb.-ft. (218 N•m) @ 4200 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)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (455 kg)
1,000 lbs. (455 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
22/30
21/28
(a) Meets Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) standards 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 System
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Alternator
120-amp, high-speed
Battery
510 CCA, maintenance-free

Transmission
Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
Availability
All
Description
Electronic control and electronically modulated converter clutch (on 2.7 only)
Gear Ratios
   1st
2.84
   2nd
1.57
   3rd
1
   4th
0.69
Final Drive Ratio
3.91
Overall Top Gear
2.69

Dimensions and Capacities (a)
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Wheelbase
108 (2743)
Track, Front
60.2 (1529)
Track, Rear
60.2 (1529)
Overall Length
191.2 (4856)
Overall Width
70.6 (1793)
Overall height
54.9 (1394) — SE and ES
54.4 (1383) — R/T
Curb Weight (estimated)
3,175 lbs. (1440 kg) — SE
3,182 lbs. (1443 kg) — SXT
3,225 lbs. (1463 kg) — ES
3,230 lbs. (1465 kg) — R/T
Weight Distribution, F/R
63/37
Drag Coefficient
0.325 — SE and SXT
0.347 — ES
0.364 – R/T
Fuel tank capacity
16 gal. (61L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations
Front
Rear
Seating Capacity Standard
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.

Body and Frame
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody with isolated engine

Suspension
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Front Double-wishbone with high upper arm and stabilizer bar
Normal-duty — SE, SXT
sport-tuned — SE (2.7L), ES
performance-tuned — R/T
Rear Low-arm multi-link with stabilizer bar: included with 2.7 only
Normal-duty — SE, SXT
sport-tuned with stabilizer bar — SE (2.7L), ES
performance-tuned with stabilizer bar — R/T

Steering
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Type
Rack and pinion; power-assisted (SBA) — (SE, SXT)
(SBB) firm feel power — ES
(SPB) steering performance — R/T
Overall ratio
17.7:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.1 — SE, SXT and ES
2.8 — R/T
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.8 ft. (11.22 m) — SE, SXT and ES
40.8 ft. (12.44 m) — R/T

Tires
2004 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
Goodyear Eagle LS
   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
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
SE
   Type and material
Steel
   Size
15 x 6 J
SXT
   Type and material
Painted aluminum
   Size
16 x 6.5 J
ES
   Type and material
Chromed-clad aluminum
   Size
16 x 6.5 J
R/T
   Type and material
Cast-aluminum
   Size
17 x 7 J

Brakes
Front
Rear
SE, SXT and ES — Standard
   Size and Type
11.1 x 1 (282 x 23) vented disc with single-piston calipers
9 x 1.6 (228 x 40) leading trailing with full-cast drum
   Swept Area
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
   Power Assist Type
Single-diaphragm vacuum
R/T — Standard; SE, SXT and ES optional
   Size and Type
11.1 x 1 (282 x 23) vented disc with single-piston calipers with ABS Plus
10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS Plus
   Swept Area
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
   Power Assist Type
Single-diaphragm vacuum