2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe - Specs

Engine	2.4-Liter SOHC, 16-Valve I4	3.0-Liter SOHC, 24-Valve V6
Availability	Standard - SE	Standard - R/T
		Optional - SE
Type and Description	I-4, liquid-cooled	V-6, liquid-cooled
Displacement	143.4 cu. in. (2351 cu. cm)	181.4 cu. in. (2972 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.41 x 3.94 (86.5 x 100)	3.59 x 2.99 (91.1 x 76)
Valve System	SOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers	SOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic lash adjusters, stamped steel roller followers
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic	Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction	Cast-iron block, aluminum head and balance shafts	Cast-iron block, aluminum head
Compression Ratio	9:1	9:1
Power (SAE net)	147 bhp (110 kW) @ 5500 rpm (61.2 bhp/L) — manual	200 bhp (112 kW) @ 5500 rpm (66.7 bhp/L) — R/T
	142 bhp (104 kW) @ 5500 rpm (59.2 bhp/L) — automatic	198 bhp (148 kW) @ 5500 rpm (66 bhp/L) — SE
Torque (SAE net)	158 lb.-ft. (214 N•m) @ 4000 rpm — manual	205 lb.-ft. (278 N•m) @ 4500 rpm
	155 lb.-ft. (210 N•m) @ 4000 rpm — automatic
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (Use unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 to obtain maximum performance)
Oil Capacity	4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter	4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity	8 qt. (7.6L)	8 qt. (7.6L)
Emission Controls	Enhanced Catalyst, Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR	Enhanced catalyst, Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight	1000 lbs. (455 kg)	1000 lbs. (455 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)	22/29 — manual	20/29 — manual
	21/28 — automatic	20/28 — automatic

Electrical	2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Alternator	90-amp
Battery	525 CCA, maintenance-free

Transmission	Automatic, Four-Speed OD (with 2.4-Liter Engine)	Automatic, Four-Speed OD (with 3.0-Liter Engine)	Manual, Five-Speed OD (with 2.4-Liter Engine)	Manual, Five-Speed OD (with 3.0-Liter Engine)
Availability	Opt. — SE	Opt. — SE and R/T	Std. — SE and SXT Package	Std. — R/T
Description	Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch	Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch — standard, all, AutoStick® — optional, R/T	Five-speed, overdrive; fully synchronized; cable-operated	Five-speed, overdrive; fully synchronized; cable-operated
Gear Ratios
1st	2.84	2.84	3.58	3.33
2nd	1.52	1.49	1.94	2.10
3rd	1.00	1.00	1.37	1.40
4th	0.71	0.73	1.03	1.03
5th	-	-	0.76	0.76
Final Drive	4.04	3.73	3.72	3.73
Overall Top Gear	2.86	2.72	2.82	2.83

Dimensions and Capabilities		2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Wheelbase		103.7 (2635)
Track	Front	59.4 (1510)
	Rear	59.3 (1505)
Overall Length		190.9 (4850)
Overall Width		70.3 (1785)
Overall Height		53.9 (1370)
Ground Clearance		6.22 (158) — 2.4L engine with 16-inch tires
		5.9 (150) — 3.0L engine with 16-inch tires
		5.9 (150) — 3.0L engine with 17-inch tires
Curb Weight (est.)	SE 2.4L manual	3064 lbs. (1390 kg)
	SE 2.4L automatic	3133 lbs. (1421 kg)
	SE 3.0L automatic	3254 lbs. (1476 kg)
	R/T 3.0L manual	3206 lbs. (1454 kg)
	R/T 3.0L automatic	3276 lbs. (1486 kg)
Weight Dist., F/R		60/40
Drag Coefficient		0.36
Fuel Tank Capacity		16.3 gal. (62L)

Accommodations	Front	Rear
Seating Capacity, F/R	2/3 — std., all
Head room	38.5 (977)	36 (916)
Leg room	42.3 (1074)	34 (865)
Shoulder room	52.3 (1328)	52.4 (1330)
Hip room	51.9 (1318)	49.5 (1258)
Cargo Volume	16.3 cu. ft. (462L)
Passenger Interior Volume	86.4 cu. ft. (2.44 cu. m)

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

Suspension	2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Front	Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs and 0.67 (17) stabilizer bar
Rear	Multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Steering	2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Type	Rack and pinion; power-assisted
Overall Ratio	17:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	42.3 ft. (12.9 m) with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.15 with 16-inch wheels
	2.8 with 17-inch wheels

Tires		2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Stratus SE and SXT Package	Size and Type	P205/60HR16 black sidewall all-season performance
	Mfr. and Model	Goodyear
Stratus R/T	Size and Type	P215/50HR17 all-season performance
	Mfr. and Model	Goodyear

Wheels		2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Stratus SE — Std.	Type & material	Steel
	Size	16 x 6 JJ
Stratus, SE — Opt. (included in SXT Package)	Type & material	Cast-aluminum
	Size	16 x 6 JJ
Stratus R/T — Std.	Type & material	Cast-aluminum
	Size	17 x 6.5 JJ
Stratus R/T — Opt.	Type & material	Cast-aluminum, chrome
	Size	17 x 6.5 JJ

Brakes		2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Stratus SE
Front	Size and type	10.1 x 1 (256 x 23) ventilated disc with single-piston caliper
	Swept area	184.7 sq. in. (1192 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and type	9.0 (22.9) drum with leading and trailing shoes
	Swept area	89.1 sq. in. (575 sq. cm)
Power Assist type		Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Stratus R/T
Front	Size and type	10.9 x 1 (276 x 23) ventilated disc with single-piston calipers
	Swept area	205.9 sq. in. (1329 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and type	14 (355) solid disc
	Swept area	182.4 sq. in. (1177 sq. cm)
Power Assist type		Tandem-diaphragm vacuum