2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan - 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	-
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