2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim levels:
3.5 (Aurora VI)
4.0		 Price range:
$31,615
$35,085

Notes: Now in its second season, the Aurora continued on the renowned G-body chassis. It was billed as a legitimate American alternative in the mid-luxury market, competing against Volvos, Saabs, and even Lexus and BMW. Changes included chromed exhaust tips and a new navigation system integrated into the radio.

Series: 2001-2003

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, steel unibody
5

3.5L 24-valve dohc SFI V6 [3.5]
Bore x stroke: 89.5x92.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.3 to 1 (87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower: 215bhp@5500rpm
Torque: 230lb-ft@4400rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (f.d. ratio 3.29:1)
Fuel economy (city/hwy): 18/27mpg
4.0L 32-valve dohc SFI V8 [4.0]
Bore x stroke: 87.0x84.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower: 250bhp@5600rpm
Torque: 260lb-ft@4400rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (f.d. ratio 3.71:1)
Fuel economy (city/hwy): 17/26mpg

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 MIDSIZE
112.2"
199.3"
72.9"
56.7"
62.3"
62.3"
5.5"
Kerb weight: 3627lbs.
3803lbs. (4.0)
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 56/48 cu ft. (f/r)
14.9 cu ft.
18.5 gal., 17.5 gal. (4.0)

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 225/60-16; 235/55-17 (4.0)
independent: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: semi-trailing arms, lateral links, coil springs, self-lev. tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (12.0" vented/11.1" solid)
rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted, 2.6 turns-to-lock (ratio 14.8:1)
traction control (std.), yaw control (std. 4.0, opt. 3.5)
dual front, dual front side

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle:
Towing:



39.5ft.
1000lbs.


SEE ALSO: Buick LeSabre, Buick Park Avenue, Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Seville, Pontiac Bonneville
COMPETITORS: Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-5, Volvo S80

2002 Oldsmobile Aurora sedan
Oldsmobile Aurora sedan.


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