These are standard specifications for the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T80-E
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2001 - 2003 |
| Price : | $34,000 |
| Weight : | 3802 lbs | 1724.558 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Port Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6200 RPM |
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T80-E
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.96 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.63 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.68 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Not Tested |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020326 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 03V238000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. |
| Consequence | FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 03038.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 02V222000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT. |
| Consequence | PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 02032. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
2003 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $45,016 |
| Avg. Home : | $246,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.83 |
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora? A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora has a wheelbase size of 112.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora? A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora has a length of 199.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora? A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora has a width of 72.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora have?A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora has 38.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora have?A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora has legroom of 42.50 inches.Q: How much did the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora cost when new?A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora had a base price of approximately $34,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora? A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora was a Sedan.Q: What engine did the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora have? A: The engine powering the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora was a V 8 (4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora have? A: The 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora had a 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 4T80-E gearbox.