2003 PONTIAC VIBE SPECIFICATIONS (PRELIMINARY)
OVERVIEW
Chassis layout: Transversely mounted front engine and transaxle, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Construction: Unibody, steel frame and steel body panels
Trim levels: Base, GT, AWD
Key Competitors: Ford Focus, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Toyota Matrix, Volkswagen Golf, Mazda Protege 5
Manufacturing facility: NUMMI facility, Fremont, Calif.
ENGINES
Vibe base engine:
Type: DOHC 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder,
16 valves with VVT-i
block material: Aluminum alloy
Displacement (cu in/cc): 109.5 / 1794
Bore & stroke (in/mm): 3.11 x 3.60 / 79.0 x 91.5
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel injection/delivery: EFI
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Horsepower/Kilowatts: 130/97 @ 6000 (SAE net @ RPM)
AWD model: 123/92 @ 6000
Torque: 125/170 @ 4200 (lb-ft./Nm @ RPM)
AWD model: 118/161 @ 4200
Fuel requirement: 87 octane
Exhaust system/
emissions classification: ULEV
Vibe GT engine:
Type: DOHC 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder,
16 valves with VVTL-i
Block material: Aluminum alloy
Displacement (cu in/cc): 109.6 / 1796
Bore & stroke (in/mm): 3.23 x 3.35 / 82.0 x 85.0
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel injection/delivery: EFI
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Horsepower/Kilowatts: 180/134 @ 7600 (SAE net @ RPM)
Torque: 130/176 @ 6800 (lb-ft./Nm @ RPM)
Fuel requirement: 92 octane
Exhaust system/
emissions classification: TLEV
TRANSMISSIONS
Base engine: Four-speed automatic or five-speed manual
Base engine with AWD: Four-speed automatic
GT engine: Six-speed manual
GEAR RATIOS
Automatic Base AWD
First 4.01 2.85
Second 2.21 1.55
Third 1.43 1.00
Fourth 0.98 0.70
REVERSE 3.27 2.34
Final drive 2.96 4.24
Manual Base GT
First 3.17 3.17
Second 1.90 2.05
Third 1.31 1.48
Fourth 0.89 1.17
Fifth 0.73 0.92
Sixth — 0.72
Reverse 3.25 3.25
Final drive 3.94 4.53
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
Front suspension: MacPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: FWD: torsion beam with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar
AWD: independent double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Steering: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Ratio: 19.5:1
Wheel turns, lock to lock: 3.36 (AWD 3.38)
Turning diameter,
curb to curb (ft / m): 36.7 / 11.2
Brakes f/r: Base & AWD: 10.8-inch (275mm) front discs / 8.98-inch (228mm) rear drums
GT: Four-wheel discs, 10.8-inch (275mm) front / 10.6-inch (269mm) rear
Tires: P205/55R/16-all-season from Goodyear and Continental
P215/50ZR/17-summer from Dunlop
Wheels: 16-inch aluminum/steel
17-inch aluminum
DIMENSIONS (IN/MM):
Wheelbase 102.4 / 2600
Overall length: 171.9 / 4365
Overall width: 69.9 / 1775
Overall height: 62.2 / 1580 (62.6 / 1590 with 17-inch wheels)
Front overhang: 36.8 / 935
Rear overhang: 32.7 / 830
Tread-front: 59.6 / 1515 (59.2 / 1505 with 17-inch tires)
Tread-rear: 58.9 / 1495 (58.4 / 1485 with 17-inch tires)
Rear door opening height: 29.8 / 758
FRONT HEAD ROOM: 40.55 / 1030 (w/sunroof: 38.9 / 988)
Front shoulder room: 53.2 / 1352
Front hip room: 51.3 / 1302
Rear HEAD ROOM: 39.8 / 1011 (w/sunroof: 39.3 / 999)
Rear shoulder room: 52.6 / 1336
Rear hip room: 47.8 / 1214
Cargo volume behind driver,
maximum: 57.2 cu ft / 1621 L
Cargo volume behind 2nd seat: 24.6 cu ft / 868 L
Trailer tow capacity (lbs/kg): 1500 / 680.4
Engine oil capacity
(q/l, with filter): Base: 3.7 / 3.5
GT: 4.4 / 4.2
Engine coolant capacity (q/l): Base: 6.9 / 6.5
GT: 7.1 / 6.7
CURB WEIGHTS
Base engine, manual: 2700 lbs. / 1227 kg
Base engine, auto: 2780 lbs. / 1264 kg
Base engine, AWD: 2975 lbs. / 1352 kg
GT engine, manual: 2800 lbs. / 1273 kg
PRELIMINARY FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES
Base engine, manual (city/hwy): 30 / 36
Base engine, automatic: 27 / 32
Base engine, AWD: 26 / 31
GT engine: 21 / 28
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FOR RELEASE:
Immediately
CONTACT:
Pontiac–GMC Communications
313.667.4000
2003 VIBE STANDARD & AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
Pontiac backs every 2003 Vibe with an extensive three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, free Courtesy Transportation, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance that provides free lockout assistance, free dead-battery assistance, free out-of-fuel assistance, free flat-tire change, and free towing for warranty repairs in an emergency. Roadside Assistance membership is free during the warrenty period, however some services may incur costs.
For even more information on features, pricing, and special promotions, go online to pontiac.com/vibe or call 1-800-2PONTIAC.
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STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES AWD GT
Air bags: Driver and front passenger* S S S
Air conditioning with air filtration/pollen filter S S S
Assist grips, front and rear (2) S S S
Cargo management solutions: Front console with two cup holders
and mobile phone holder S S S
Center console w/double bin storage and concealed power source S S S
Rear cargo area storage features two compartments at rear of vehicle,
concealed under-floor storage behind the rear seats, plus storage
under the cargo area floor S S S
Rear cargo track system with adjustable tie-down anchors
plus fixed chrome tie-downs S S S
Rear cargo area security cover S S S
Defogger, electric rear window S S S
Door locks: Child safety rear door locks S S S
Instrumentation: Chrome accented, analog speedometer, tachometer,
temperature gauge, fuel gauge, digital display for odometer/trip odometer,
and outside temperature monitor S S S
Interior lighting: Interior illuminated entry system and cargo area lamp S S S
Mats, front and rear carpet, color-keyed S S S
Mirrors: Interior; day/night with integrated map lamps (not available with moonroof) S S S
Power outlets, 12-volt, front instrument panel and concealed in the center console S S S
115 volt outlet with standard two-prong household style outlet (1 amp) S S S
* Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even in vehicles with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in the rear seat. See the Owner’s Manual for more safety information.
Key: S = Standard, A = Available, — = Not available
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STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES (continued) AWD GT
Radio: Pontiac 100 Series AM/FM stereo with CD player, programmable
equalizer, Radio Data System, clock,TheftLock, and 4-speaker system (U1P) S S S
Safety belts, lap and shoulder: Driver and front passenger with height adjusters S S S
Rear-seat shoulder and lap belts for all seats, including rear center seat S S S
LATCH safety system – lower anchorage and tethers
for child safety seats for 2nd-row seats S S S
Seats: Driver-side features recline and seat height adjustments,
plus vertically adjustable head restraint S S S
Front-passenger seat reclines plus the seatback folds flat
to provide a table-like surface S S S
Rear passenger seats feature a 40/60 split seatbacks that fold flat with one-button
releases. Outboard seats include vertically adjustable head restraints S S S
Solar-tinted glass S S S
Steering wheel with tilt feature: Sport, 3-spoke S S S
Sport, leather-wrapped – – S
Wipers, windshield and rear hatch, feature variable intermittent cycles S S S
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
Antenna, roof-mounted, centered at rear S S S
Cladding with molded-in charcoal color around the wheel wells,
rocker panels, and lower door areas S S S
Lighting: Center, high-mounted stop lamp S S S
Daytime running lamps with Twilight Sentinel S S S
Headlamps: Composite halogen, reflective optics, flash-to-pass feature S S S
Fog lamps – integrated into the front fascia S S S
Mirrors: Dual power S S S
Roof rack: adjustable cross bars S S S
OPTIONS AND VALUE PACKAGES
Air Bags, side-impact: Seat-mounted for the driver and front passenger A A A
Engine block heater A A A
Moon and Tunes Value Package: Includes power glass moonroof,
and 200-watt premium audio system with 6 speakers (not available with
17″ wheels/tires or DVD-based navigation system) A A A
Power Group Value Package: Includes power door locks with remote keyless
entry system, power windows, power rear hatch release, and cruise control A A A
Radio: In-dash 6-disc CD player with AM/FM stereo, Radio Data System,
random disc function, speed-compensated volume control, programmable
equalizer, clock, and TheftLock (uc6) A A A
DVD-based navigation system with 5.8-inch LCD screen, 6-disc remote
changer, AM/FM stereo, programmable equalizer, Radio Data System,
and 6 speakers (U1A) A A A
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OPTIONS AND VALUE PACKAGES (continued) AWD GT
Theft protection system: full function, includes motion and glass breakage sensors,
alarm and automatic fuel system shutoff A A A
STANDARD MECHANICAL FEATURES
Battery, Delco Freedom II S S S
Brake/transmission interlock feature (automatic only) A S –
Brakes:
Front disc/rear drum S S –
Front disc/rear disc with 4-wheel ABS – – S
4-wheel anti-lock brakes A S –
Safety-cage construction S S S
Side-guard door beams S S S
Steering, power rack-and-pinion S S S
Suspension:
Front MacPherson strut, rear torsion beam S – S
Front MacPherson strut, rear double wishbone – S –
Front & Rear Stabilizer S S S
TIRES & WHEELS
Tires (steel-belted radials):
P205/55R16 all-season tread, blackwall S S S
P215/50R17 wet-weather tread, blackwall
(not available with Moon and Tunes Value Package) (QYD) A – A
Compact spare tire located under rear cargo compartment cover S S S
Wheels/Wheel Covers
A 16″ custom wheel covers (QB5) S S –
B 16″ cast aluminum wheels (QD2) A A S
C 17″ cast aluminum wheels (P24)
(not available with Moon and Tunes ValuePackage) A – A
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