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2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Suspension
Wheels and Tires
Brake Specs

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2.4-LITER DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI 2.7-LITER, DOHC, 24-VALVE FFV SMPI V-6
Availability Standard - LX Standard - GTC, LXi and Limited
Optional - LX
Type and Description I-4, liquid-cooled V-6, 60°, 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 Nom) @ 4000 rpm 190 lb.-ft. (258 Nom) @ 4850 rpm
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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 and internal engine features(a) Two close-coupled three-way catalysts, heated oxygen sensors, and engine modifications(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight 1000 lbs. (455 kg) 1000 lbs. (455 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 21 / 30 20/28 - standard
20/29 - with AutoStick®

Meets federal Bin 10 interim Tier 2 standards in all states except CA, NY, MA, ME, and VT.
(a) There is also a gasoline-only 2.7-liter automatic engine that meets LEV standards in CA, NY, MA, ME, and VT.
The manual transmission 2.7-liter gasoline-only engine meets LEV standards in all 50 states.

Transaxle Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive Manual 5-Speed
Availability Standard - All Optional - GTC
Description Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch(b) Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward ratios and reverse; cable-operated, three-plane shifter
Final Drive Ratio 3.89 3.78
Overall Top Gear 2.68 2.85
Gear Ratios:
  1st 2.84 3.467
  2nd 1.57 2.065
  3rd 1.00 1.394
  4th 0.69 1.025
  5th - 0.756
(b) AutoStick® driver-interactive control system is optional on Limited.

Dimensions and Capacities (a) 2003 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Wheelbase 106.0 (2692)
Track, Front 60.2 (1529)
Track, Rear 60.2 (1529)
Overall Length 193.7 (4921)
Overall Width 69.4 (1763)
Overall Height 55.0 (1398)
Curb Weight (est.); lbs. (kg) 3394 lbs. (1540 kg) - LX
3452 lbs. (1566 kg) - GTC
3474 lbs. (1576 kg) - LXi
3491 lbs. (1584 kg) - Limited
Weight Distribution 60/40 - LX
61/39 - GTC
61/39 - LXi and Limited
Drag Coefficient 0.346 - LX
0.351 - LXi and Limited
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 gal. (61L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity
2
Front Head Room
38.7 (983)
37.0 (941)
Leg Room
42.4 (1076)
35.2 (894)
Shoulder Room
56.3 (1430)
48.9 (1242)
Hip Room
52.2 (1326)
44.7 (1135)
Recliner range, degrees
24 - front
23 - back
SAE interior volume
53.4 cu. ft. (1.51 cu. m)
36.9 cu. ft. (1.04 cu. m)
Total Interior Volume
90.3 cu. ft. (2.56 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume
11.3 cu. ft. (320L)
EPA Interior Volume Index
101.6 cu. ft.

Body Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Layout Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody with isolated engine/suspension cradle
and isolated rear suspension crossmember

Suspension Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Front Double-wishbone with high upper control arm and stabilizer bar - Normal duty LX
Touring tuned - LXi and Limited
Sport-tuned - GTC
Rear Low-arm multi-link with stabilizer bar (stabilizer bar is only on the 2.7) - Normal duty LX
Touring tuned - LXi and Limited, Sport-tuned with stabilizer bar - GTC
Low-arm multi-link - Normal duty LX
Sport-tuned with stabilizer - GTC
Touring-tuned with stabilizer (2.7L) - LX, LXi, GTC

Steering Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Type
Rack and pinion; power assisted
Overall Ratio 17.7:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.2 ft. (11.03 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.1

Wheels
LX
Type and material
Steel
Size
15 x 6 J
GTC and LXi
Type and material
Cast-aluminum; Blade-Runner - GTC
Size
16 x 6.5 J
Limited
Type and material
Chrome cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 6.5 J

Tires
LX
Size and type
P205/65R15 92T all-season black sidewall
Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km)
820 (510)
GTC, LXi and Limited
Size and type
P205/60R16 91T season black sidewall
Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km)
819 (508)

Brakes
LX, GTC and LXi - Standard
Front
Size and type
11.1 x 1.0 (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
Limited - Standard, LX, GTC and LXi - Optional
Front
Size and type
11.1 x 1.0 (282 x 23) vented disc
with single-piston calipers with ABS
Swept area
120 sq. in. (774 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type
10.6 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS
Swept area
72.9 sq. in. (470 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
Single-diaphragm vacuum

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