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2003 Dodge Intrepid - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Steering Specs


Engine
2.7-Liter, DOHC, 24-Valve SMPI V-6
3.5-Liter, High-Ooutput SOHC 24-VALVE SMPI V-6
Availability
Standard — SE
Standard — ES (SXT)
Type and Description
60-degree, liquid-cooled with tuned intake manifold
60-degree, liquid-cooled with:
passively tuned multi-plenum intake manifold — ES (M);
electronically controlled manifold tuning valve — SXT
Displacement
167 cu. in. (2736 cu. cm)
214.7 cu. in. (3518 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.38 x 3.09 (86 x 78.5)
3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81)
Valve System
DOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction
Semi-permanent mold aluminum block with cast in iron liners and cast-aluminum heads
Semi-permanent mold aluminum block with cast in iron liners and cast-aluminum heads
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.9:1
Power (SAE net)
200 bhp (149 kW) @ 5800 rpm (74.1 bhp/L)
234 bhp (174 kW) @ 6000 rpm (66.9 bhp/L) — ES (M)
244 bhp (182 kW) @ 6400 rpm (69.1 bhp/L) — SXT Package
Torque (SAE net)
190 lb.-ft. (258 N•m) @ 4850 rpm
241 lb.-ft. (327 N•m) @ 4400 rpm — ES (M)
250 lb.-ft. (339 N•m) @ 3950 rpm — SXT Package
Max. Engine Speed
6464 rpm
6800 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
9.4 qt. (8.9L)
9.4 qt. (8.9L)
Emission Controls
Close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1500 lbs. (680 kg)
2000 lbs. (907 kg)
Alternator
120-amp, high-speed
130-amp, high-speed
Battery
500 CCA, maintenance-free
600 CCA, maintenance-free
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)
20/28
18/26
(a) Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states.

Transmission
Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
Description
Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
2.84
2nd
1.57
3rd
1.00
4th
0.69
Final Drive
3.89 with 2.7-liter engine
3.66 with 3.5-liter engines
Overall Top Gear
2.68 with 2.7-liter engine
2.52 with 3.5-liter engines

Dimensions and Capabilities
2003 Dodge Intrepid
Wheelbase
113 (2870)
Track Front
62.4 (1573)
Rear
62.0 (1564)
Overall Length
203.7 (5175)
Overall Width
74.7 (1898)
Overall Height
55.9 (1420)
Ground Clearance
5.1 (130)
Curb Weight (est.) SE
3469 lbs. (1574 kg)
ES (M)
3487 lbs. (1582 kg)
STX Package
3548 lbs. (1610 kg)
Weight Dist., F/R
64/36
Frontal Area
23.9 sq. ft. (2.22 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient Intrepid
0.299
ES
0.300
SXT
0.300
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 gal. (64L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3 — std., all
3/3 with 50/50 seat — opt. SE only
Head room without sunroof
38.3 (974)
37.5 (951)
with sunroof
37.1 (942)
Leg room
42.2 (1071)
39.1 (993)
Shoulder room
59.0 (1499)
58.1 (1475)
Hip room
56.3 (1426)
56.6 (1438)
Seat travel
8.7 (220)
-
Recliner angle range
50 degrees
-
Knee Clearance
-
3.9 (99)
SAE Cargo Volume
-
49.3 cu. ft.
SAE Cargo Volume
18.4 cu. ft. (521L)
EPA Volume Index
122.9 cu. ft.
SAE Volume
55.2

Body
2003 Dodge Intrepid
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody with isolated engine/suspension cradle
and isolated aluminum rear suspension crossmember

Suspension
2003 Dodge Intrepid
Front MacPherson struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs, single transverse lower links, tension struts, urethane jounce bumpers and spring seats, link-type stabilizer bar — std. SE, ES and SXT Package
Rear
Chapman struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers,
coil springs, dual transverse lower links, lower trailing links, urethane jounce bumpers and spring seats, link-type stabilizer bar — std. SE, ES and SXT Package

Steering
2003 Dodge Intrepid
Type
Rack and pinion, power-assisted — std. SE, ES and SXT Package
Overall Ratio
17.0:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
37.6 ft. (11.5 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.1

Tires
2003 Dodge Intrepid
Size and Type
P225/60R16 97T black sidewall all-season touring
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear Eagle GA
Revs per Mile (km)
782 (486)

Wheels
2003 Dodge Intrepid
Standard — SE
Type and Material
Stamped-steel
Size
16 x 7.0
Standard — ES, Packaged — SE (O)
Type and Material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 7.0
Standard — SXT, Optional ES (M)
Type and Material
Chromed-aluminum
Size
16 x 7.0

Brakes
2003 Dodge Intrepid
Standard — SE, ES and SXT Package
Front Size and type
11.7 x 1.02 (297 x 26) Inboard-vented disc with single-piston caliper
Swept area
287.3 sq. in. (1853.5 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type
10.6 x 0.5 (270 x 12) solid disc with single-piston caliper
Swept area
184.6 sq. in. (1191 sq. cm)
Power Assist type
Tandem diaphragm vacuum
Optional — SE
Front Size and type
Same as standard with ABS
Swept area
Same as standard
Rear Size and type
Same as standard with ABS
Swept area
Same as standard
Optional — ES (M)
Front Size and type
Same as standard with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area
Same as standard
Rear Size and type
Same as standard with ABS
Swept area
Same as standard
Power Assist type
Same as standard

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