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2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Steering Specs




Engine
2.4-Liter SOHC, 16-Valve
3.0-Liter SOHC, 24-Valve
Availability
Std. — SXT
Std. — R/T
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
9:01
9:01
Power (SAE net)
147 bhp (106 kW) @ 5500 rpm (61.2 bhp/L) — manual
200 bhp (149 kW) @ 5500 rpm (66.7 bhp/L) — R/T
142 bhp (104 kW) @ 5500 rpm (59.2 bhp/L) — automatic
Torque (SAE net)
158 lb.-ft. (214 N•m) @ 4000 rpm — manual; 155 lb.-ft. (210 N•m) @ 4000 rpm — automatic
205 lb.-ft. (278 N•m) @ 4500 rpm
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
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
1,000 lbs. (455 kg)
1,000 lbs. (455 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
22/29 — manual
20/29 — manual
21/28 — automatic
20/28 — automatic
(a) Meets Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) standards in all 50 states

Electrical System
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Alternator
90-amp
Battery
525 CCA, maintenance-free

Transmission
Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive (With 2.4-Lter Engine)
Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive (With 3.0-Liter Engine)
Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive (With 2.4-Liter Engine)
Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive (With 3.0-Liter Engine)
Availability
Opt. — SXT
Opt. — R/T
Std. — SXT
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
2.1
   3rd
1
1
1.37
1.4
   4th
0.71
0.73
1.03
1.03
   5th
-
-
0.76
0.76
 Reverse
3.36
3.41
Final Drive Ratio
4.04
3.73
3.72
3.73
Overall Top Gear
2.86
2.72
2.82
2.83

Dimensions and Capacities (a)
2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Wheelbase
103.7 (2635)
Track, Front
59.4 (1510)
Track, 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 (estimated)
3,051 lbs. (1390 kg) — SXT with 2.4L manual
3,115 lbs. (1421 kg) — SXT with 2.4L automatic
3,206 lbs. (1454 kg) — R/T 3.0L manual
3,272 lbs. (1486 kg) — R/T 3.0L automatic
Weight Distribution, F/R
60/40
Drag Coefficient
0.36
Fuel tank capacity
16.3 gal. (62L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.

Accommodations
Front
Rear
Seating Capacity Standard
2
3
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)
EPA Cargo Volume
16.3 cu. ft. (462L)
EPA Interior Volume Index
86.4 cu. ft. (2.44 cu. m)

Body and Frame
2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody with isolated engine/suspension cradle and isolated rear suspension crossmember

Suspension
2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Front Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs and 17 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Steering
2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Type
Rack and pinion; power-assisted
Overall ratio
17:01
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
42.3 ft. (12.9 m) with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
3.15 with 16-inch wheels
2.8 with 17-inch wheels

Tires
2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe
Stratus SXT
   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
2004 Dodge Stratus Sedan
Stratus SXT
   Type and material
Cast-aluminum
   Size
16 x 6 JJ
Stratus R/T — Std.
   Type and material
Cast-aluminum
   Size
17 x 6.5 JJ
Stratus R/T — Opt.
   Type and material
Cast-aluminum, chrome
   Size
17 x 6.5 JJ

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