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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Base 2dr Coupe

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Sub-Compact
26 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Coupe
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Sub-Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
87.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2617
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
33
Engine Type:
Gas L4
Displacement:
2.2L/- TBD -
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
140 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
150 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/4th & 5th OD
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Trailing Axle
Front Tire Size:
P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size:
P195/70R14
Spare Tire Size:
T115/70D14
Front Wheel Size (in):
14 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in):
14 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.1
Wheelbase (in):
104.1
Length, Overall (in):
180.9
Trunk Volume (ft³):
13.2
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Engine Order Code:
L61
Trans Order Code:
MM5
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.02
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.35
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.98
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.31
Clutch Size (in):
8.46
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.94
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
105
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
9.6
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.75
Spare Wheel Size (in):
14 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.6
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.2 x 0.79
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
7.87 x 1.77
Front Head Room (in):
37.6
Front Leg Room (in):
41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.9
Front Hip Room (in):
50.0
Second Head Room (in):
36.6
Second Leg Room (in):
32.7
Second Shoulder Room (in):
54.9
Second Hip Room (in):
49.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
68.7
Height, Overall (in):
53.0
Track Width, Front (in):
57.6
Track Width, Rear (in):
56.4
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.7
Liftover Height (in):
26.1


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