Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V

Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V has been produced from August, 2003 to January, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 141 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 188 Nm (Newton metres) on 4350 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 400 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Chrysler Sebring 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Chrysler Sebring 2003 - 2007 versions, fuel consumption in city - 12.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Chrysler Sebring version with manual gearbox (Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km.
Chrysler Sebring 2003

Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V technical data

Model: Chrysler Sebring 2.0i 16V
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. August ... 2006. January 
Engine: 1996 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 243 g/km
Power: 141 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 188 NM ON 4350 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 12.7 (urban) 7.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.84m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 455 litres
Gross weight: 1920 kg

Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V engine ECC

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1996 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 140 - 150 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 175 - 185 NM ON 4350 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Chrysler PT Cruiser Mitsubishi Eclipse

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Chrysler Sebring sedan [2003 - 2007] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V Aug 2003 — Jan 2006

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 141 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Chrysler Sebring 2006 2.0i 16V Jan 2006 — Mar 2007

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 141 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.0i 16V Aug 2003 — Jan 2006 2.0 Petrol 141 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Chrysler Sebring 2006 2.4i 16V Jan 2006 — Mar 2007 2.4 Petrol 143 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Chrysler Sebring 2003 2.7i 24V Aug 2003 — Jan 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds

2.7 Petrol 203 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Chrysler Sebring 2006 2.7i 24V Jan 2006 — Mar 2007

Most powerfull version (203 HP)

2.7 Petrol 203 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
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