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2003 Pontiac Montana - Specs

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Montana - Engine Specs
Montana - Transmission Specs

Montana - Chassis / Suspension
Montana - Exterior Dimensions

Montana - Interior Dimensions
Montana - Capacities


Model Lineup

Engine

Transmission

3.4L 3400 V6

4-speed auto

Montana RWB Value Model

Standard

Standard

Montana Regular Wheelbase

Standard

Standard

Montana Extended Wheelbase

Standard

Standard

Montana AWD EWB

Standard

Standard


Engine
2003 Pontiac Montana
Type
3400 3.4L V6 (LA1)
Displacement (cu in / cc)
207 / 3350
Bore & stroke (in / mm)
3.62 x 3.31 / 92 x 84
Block material
cast iron
Cylinder head material
aluminum
Valvetrain
OHV, two valves per cylinder
Ignition system
electronic
Fuel delivery
sequential port fuel injection
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
185 / 137 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
210 / 284 @ 4000
Recommended fuel
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm)
6000
Emissions controls
catalytic converter / EGR
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
19 / 26 / 21

Transmission
2003 Pontiac Montana

Type

Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1)

   1st

2.92

   2nd

1.57

   3rd

1.00

   4th

0.71

 Reverse

2.39

Final drive ratio

3.29:1


Chassis / Suspension
2003 Pontiac Montana
Front
independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs (27 Nm), stamped lower control arms and aluminum knuckles, 34mm hollow stabilizer bar
Rear
open-section twist axle with integral stabilizer bar, 30mm gas shocks and 27 Nm coil springs (base)
32mm self-leveling air shocks and 32 Nm coil springs (sport)
36mm stabilizer bar
AWD models
fully independent double wishbone rear suspension, cast aluminum control arms, cast aluminum cradle, monotube air leveling shock absorbers, 14mm stabilizer bar
Steering type
rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio
17.5:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
3.05
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
37.4 / 11.4

Brakes

Front-drive Models

AWD Models

Type:

power assisted, front discs / rear drums, 4-wheel ABS optional on base model, standard on all other models
power assisted, front / rear discs, 4-wheel ABS

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)

Front: 10.9 x 1.3 / 275 x 32
Front: 11.81 x 1.18 / 300 x 30
Rear: 8.86 x 1.77 / 225 x 45
Rear: 11.4 x .43 / 291 x 11

Swept area
(sq in / sq cm)

Front: 240.6 / 1552
Front: 232 / 1495
Rear: 224 / 1450
N / A

Wheels / Tires
2003 Pontiac Montana

Wheel size and type

Standard: 15-inch styled bolt-on cover (FWD); 16-inch aluminum (AWD)
Available: 15-inch painted cast aluminum (FWD); 16-inch chrome (AWD)
16-inch chrome finished cast 5-spoke wheel (Available with Thunder package only)

Tires

Standard: P215/70R15 all-season touring (FWD); P225/60R16 (AWD)
Available: P215/70R15 raised white-lettered tires with enhanced rain / snow performance capabilities (FWD)
P225/60R16 raised white-lettered tires with enhanced rain / snow performance capabilities (available with Thunder package only)

Exterior Dimensions

Regular

Extended

Wheelbase (in / mm)
112 / 2845
120 / 3048
Overall length (in / mm)
187.3 / 4757
200.9 / 5103
Width (in / mm)
72 / 1829
72 / 1829
Height, without rack (in / mm)
67.4 / 1712
68.2 / 1730
Track (in / mm) Front
61.5 / 1562
61.8 / 1570
Rear
63.3 / 1608
63.3 / 1608
Min. ground clearance (in / mm)
6.5 / 165
6.5 / 165
Step-in height (in / mm)
15.8 / 401.3
16.1 / 408.9
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
3803 / 1725
3942 / 1788
AWD: 4431 / 2010

Interior Dimensions
Regular
Extended
Seating capacity (front / middle / rear)
2 / 2 / 3
2 / 2 / 3
2 / 3 / 3
2 / 3 / 3
Head room (in / mm) Front
39.9 / 1014
39.9 / 1014
Second
38.9 / 988
39.3 / 998
Third
38.8 / 986
38.9 / 988
Leg room (in / mm) Front
39.9 / 1014
39.9 / 1014
Second
36.9 / 937
39 / 991
Third
34 / 864
36.7 / 932
Shoulder room (in/mm) Front
59.8 / 1519
59.8 / 1519
Second
61.9 / 1572
61.9 / 1572
Third
60.1 / 1527
59.6 / 1514

Capacities
Regular
Extended
Cargo volume, front (cu ft / liters)
119.8 / 3392
140.7 / 3984
Cargo volume, second (cu ft / liters)
67.5 / 1911
84.6 / 2396
Cargo volume, third (cu ft / liters)
19.9 / 564
32.3 / 915
Trailer towing, with towing package (lbs / kg)
3500 / 1588
3500 / 1588
Fuel tank capacity (gals / liters)
20 / 75.7
25 / 94.6
Engine oil with filter (qts / liters)
4 / 3.8
4 / 3.8
Engine coolant (qts / liters)
     with rear air conditioning
10.7 / 10.1
10.7 / 10.1
12.15 / 11.5