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2003 Toyota 4Runner - Specs

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4Runner - Engine Specs
4Runner - Powertrain Specs
4Runner - Suspension Specs
4Runner - Exterior Dimensions
4Runner - Interior Dimensions
4Runner - Vehicle Mass
4Runner - Safety and Security

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine V6 V6
Type
4.0-liter, 6-cylinder, 24-valve, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy head 4.7-liter, 8-cylinder, 32-valve, steel alloy block with aluminum alloy head
Bore and Stroke 3.70 x 3.74 inches 3.70 x 3.31 inches
Displacement 3955 cc 4664 cc
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Valve Train DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder
Horsepower (SAE) 245 hp @ 5,200 rpm 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque 282 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm 320 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm
Ignition System TDI TDI
Fuel System Sequential multi-point EFI Sequential multi-point EFI
Recommended Fuel 91-octane unleaded 91-octane unleaded
Emission Control LEV LEV

Powertrain V6 V8
Drive configuration Rear-wheel 2WD or multi-mode 4WD Rear-wheel 2WD or full-time 4WD
Transmission 4-speed ECT-i automatic 5-speed ECT automatic
Gear ratios ( :1)
     1st 2.804 3.520
     2nd 1.531 2.042
     3rd 1.000 1.400
     4th 0.705 1.000
     5th - 0.716
   Reverse 2.393 3.224
Differential Ratio 3.909 3.727
Transfer Case   High: 1.000
Low: 2.566
Type: Torsen. type with differential lock
Center Differential
Straight Line Torque Split (Front/Rear) - 40/60
Turning (fr wheel spin) Torque Split (Front/Rear) - 29/71
Turning (rr wheel spin) Torque Split (Front/Rear) - 53/47

Suspension & Steering 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Suspension Front Independent suspension
Rear 4-link rigid type with coil springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter Front 1.14 inches (2WD)
1.18 inches (4WD)
Rear 0.83 inches
Steering Type Power-assisted and variable gear rack-and-pinion
Ratio 15.6:1
Turns (lock to lock) 3.04
Turning circle 36.7 feet

Brakes 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Front Type Ventilated disc
Diameter 16/17-inch alloys: 12.6 inches
17-inch Sport Edition alloys: 13.3 inches
Swept Area 420 sq cm
Sport Edition (front): 450 square cm
Rear Type Ventilated disc
Diameter 16/17-inch alloys: 12.3 inches
Swept Area Rear (all): 320 sq cm
Parking Foot applied, foot released

Wheels and Tires 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Wheels Size 7.0 x 16 inches
7.5 x 17 inches (std on Sport Edition)
Type and Material Six-spoke steel (std on SR5)
Six-spoke alloy (optional on SR5)
Five-spoke 17” alloy (opt. on SR5, std on Limited)
Unique six-spoke 17” alloy (std on Sport Edition)
Tires Size P265/70 R16
P265/65 R17
Type Mud and snow radial
Spare Full-size

Capacities 2003 Toyota Runner
Engine Oil 6.4 quarts
Fuel Tank 23.0 gallons

Exterior Dimensions (inches) 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Wheelbase 109.8
Overall Length 189.0
Overall Width 73.8
Overall Height without Air Suspension w/o roof rack: 69.1 (2WD)
w/o roof rack: 68.9 (4WD)
w/roof rack: 71.6 (2WD/4WD)
with Air Suspension, 4WD V8 w/o roof rack: 68.5
w/roof rack: 71.2
Tread Front 62.0
Rear 62.0
Minimum Ground Clearance 2WD 8.9
4WD 9.1
Approach Angle 2WD 31°
4WD 32°
Departure Angle 2WD 24°
4WD 24°
Ramp Breakover Angle 22°

Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Rear
Head room
39.7
39.1
Legroom
41.7
34.7
Shoulder room
58.0
57.2
Hip room
55.3
55.3
EPA Passenger Volume
103.1
EPA Cargo Volume (cubic feet)
Rear seats up:
      - w/o double decker: 42.2
      - w/double decker: 40.6
Rear seats folded: 75.1
      - w/o double decker: 72.4
EPA Interior Volume (cubic feet)
w/o double decker: 145.3
w/double decker: 143.8
EPA Class
Mid-size

Vehicle Mass (lbs) V6 V8
SR5 LTD Sport SR5 LTD Sport
Curb Weight 2WD 4,025 4,035 4,065 4,155 4,165 4,195
4WD 4,280 4,290 4,320 4,410 4,420 4,450
Maximum Trailer Weight 2WD 5,120 (all) 5,250 (all)
4WD 5,380 (all) 5,510 (all)
Payload 2WD 1,095 1,085 1,055 1,095 1,085 1,055
4WD 1,100 1,090 1,060 1,100 1,090 1,060
Towing Capacity 2WD 5,000 5,000
4WD 5,000 5,000
Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight 2WD 500 500
4WD 500 500

Safety Features
Multi-stage dual front SRS airbags*
Available front and rear SRS curtainshield airbags, with front side-impact SRS airbags*
Three-point front seat belts with adjustable shoulder anchors
Three-point seat belts for all five seating positions
Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) on driver’s belt, Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seat belts
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Child protector rear door locks
Child Restrain System (CRS) tether anchors and ISO-FIX seat anchors in outboard rear seats
Available daytime running lights
Available anti-theft device (std on Limited)
* The Toyota driver, front passenger and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). The driver and front passenger airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the design thresholjd level. The side-impact airbags are designed to inflate in severe sideimpact collisions. In all other accidents, the airbags will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible from the airbag modules and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. Do not use rearward-facing child seats in any front passenger seat. The force of a deploying airbag SRS may cause serious injury or death. Please see the Owner’s Manual for further instructions.

EPA Fuel Economy
V6 V8
2WD 18 / 21 16 / 20
4WD 17 / 21 15 / 19

Basic Limited Warranty Coverage
3-year/36,000-mile Comprehensive
5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain
5-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Perforation