Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Dodge replaced the Avenger coupe with the Stratus coupe, a two-door sedan vehicle that shared only its name with the four-door stablemate.
In 2001, Dodge introduced a completely new Stratus coupe on the market, which relied on the same ST-22 platform used by Mitsubishi Eclipse, and that included the engines. It was built as a two-door sedan with sporty performances and aggressive styling.
The exterior designers took their inspiration from the brutal Dodge Viper, featuring the same cross-hair grille, but mounted above the bumper, not underneath it. Its elliptic headlights, swept-back on the sides, resembled the same powerful stablemate. Its raked windshield and arched roofline looked similar to the Mitsubishi's Eclipse third-generation greenhouse. In the back, the trunk lid incorporated a spoiler lip bowed over bold corner lamps.
Chrysler designed the Stratus Coupe as a four-passenger sedan and, despite the car's shape, it provided enough room for them. At the front, the bolstered bucket seats provided enough side support for their occupants during high-speed cornering, while the rear bench was comfortable for two. On the dashboard, Dodge installed a rounded instrument cluster with four white dials and red needles. The cloth upholstery was standard, while a leather-clad interior was available as an option.
The carmaker built the Stratus Coupe in two trim levels: SE and SXT. The former came equipped with a 2.4-liter inline-four paired to a five-speed manual and a choice for a four-speed automatic, while the latter received a 3.0-liter V-6 paired as standard with a five-speed manual and an option for a four-speed automatic. Mitsubishi provided both powerplants while Chrysler made the transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT FWD (141 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 5500 RPM 141 HP @ 5500 RPM 139 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 210 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.9 in (4849 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4 in (1509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.7 in (2634 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3133 lbs (1421 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 106 KW @ 5500 RPM 144 HP @ 5500 RPM 142 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 158 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 214 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 HR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.9 in (4849 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4 in (1509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.7 in (2634 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3064 lbs (1390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2972 cm3 |
Power: | 149 KW @ 5500 RPM 203 HP @ 5500 RPM 200 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 278 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 HR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.9 in (4849 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4 in (1509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.7 in (2634 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3276 lbs (1486 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2972 cm3 |
Power: | 149 KW @ 5500 RPM 203 HP @ 5500 RPM 200 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 278 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 HR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.9 in (4849 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4 in (1509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.7 in (2634 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3206 lbs (1454 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |