How much horsepower does a 2003 Chevy Cavalier have?
The 2003 Chevy Cavalier had a standard engine that produced 140 horsepower. This compact car was available with a choice of two engine options, both of which were four-cylinder designs.
Engine Specifications
The base engine for the 2003 Cavalier was a 2.2-liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder that generated 140 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 150 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. This engine was paired with either a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.
An optional 2.4-liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder engine was also available, which produced 150 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 155 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm. This more powerful engine was only offered with the four-speed automatic transmission.
Performance Characteristics
With the standard 140-horsepower engine, the 2003 Chevy Cavalier had a 0-60 mph acceleration time of around 9.5 seconds. The optional 150-horsepower engine improved the 0-60 mph time to approximately 8.5 seconds.
The Cavalier's top speed was around 115 mph for the base engine and 120 mph for the optional 2.4-liter engine. Fuel economy ratings ranged from 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway for the manual transmission to 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway for the automatic transmission.
Conclusion
In summary, the 2003 Chevy Cavalier was available with two four-cylinder engine options, producing either 140 or 150 horsepower. The standard engine provided adequate performance, while the optional 2.4-liter engine offered a bit more power and quicker acceleration.
