2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim levels:
4.0		 MSRP:
$34,725

Notes: As Oldsmobile division began its shutdown, the Aurora was pared down to the V8 model only for 2003. Its price was also reduced. With a 63/37 frontward weight bias, Aurora was hardly primed to win handling awards. However, the big Oldsmobile did offer a great deal of value with its V8 engine and classy interior at the price of six-cylinder competitors. Nevertheless, Oldsmobile's newest car design was not enough to save the division, and the Aurora was discontinued entirely after 2003, only a year before the entire division closed for good.

Series: 2001-2003

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

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

4.0L 32-valve dohc SFI V8
Bore x stroke: 87.0x84.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 250bhp@5600rpm
Torque (SAE net): 260lb-ft@4400rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (f.d. ratio 3.71:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 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"
Curb weight: 3803lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 56/48 cu ft. (f/r)
14.9 cu ft.
17.5 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 235/55-17
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, yaw control
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:



40.0ft.
1000lbs.


SEE ALSO: Buick LeSabre, Buick Park Avenue, Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Seville, Pontiac Bonneville
COMPETITORS: Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Infiniti M45, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS 430, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-5, Volvo S80

2003 Oldsmobile Aurora sedan
Oldsmobile Aurora sedan.


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