CHRYSLER PT Cruiser 2000-2006 Photos, engines & full specs
Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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The PT Cruiser was one of the cars the most spectacular examples of the retro-design trend at the beginning of the 2000s. It was launched at the 1999 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Chrysler designed the PT Cruiser to fit the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) criteria as a truck and treat it accordingly, including the EPA ratings. Thus, the companies could buy it and decrease the average company fuel consumption. The trick worked and the private customers were relaxed even though the crash-tests revealed very poor protection for its occupants. But the car looked too different to be avoided.
The fenders resembled the look of the American sedans from the '30s and '40s, and the hot-rod aesthetics of the '50s and '60s. But there was a modern shape for the headlights and taillights and the car was fitted with new technologies of the '2000s. A big, shield-like, grille stood tall from the bottom of the apron to the hood gap, interrupted only by the front bumper.
Inside, the flat dashboard and the cue-ball shape of the gear lever enhanced the retro-design of the car. Even the dials and the shape of the steering wheel were on the same page. As for the flat seats and bench, nobody seemed to care about it.
Under the hood, the PT Cruiser was offered with various engines from a small, 1.6-liter up to a turbocharged 2.4-liter unit that could give performances appropriate for that '60s hot-rod look. For the European market, the PT-Cruiser was assembled in Austria. The car was produced in Mexic, as well. During its 9 years of production, it was produced in 1.35 million units.
CHRYSLER PT Cruiser 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- 1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
- 2.0L 4AT FWD (141 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (141 HP)
- 2.4L 5MT FWD (143 HP)
- 2.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (223 HP)
- 2.2L CRD 5MT FWD (121 HP)
CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 5600 RPM 116 HP @ 5600 RPM 114 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 4450 RPM 157 Nm @ 4450 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 168.8 in (4288 mm) |
| Width: | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
| Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103 in (2616 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 75.3 cuFT (2132 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3020.8 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2.0L 4AT FWD (141 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (141 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
| Power: | 104 KW @ 5700 RPM 141 HP @ 5700 RPM 139 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque: | 139 lb-ft @ 4150 RPM 188 Nm @ 4150 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 168.8 in (4288 mm) |
| Width: | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
| Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103 in (2616 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 75.3 cuFT (2132 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3109 lbs (1410 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3979 lbs (1805 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2.0L 5MT FWD (141 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (141 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1996 cm3 |
| Power: | 104 KW @ 5700 RPM 141 HP @ 5700 RPM 139 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque: | 139 lb-ft @ 4150 RPM 188 Nm @ 4150 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 168.8 in (4288 mm) |
| Width: | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
| Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103 in (2616 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 75.3 cuFT (2132 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3142.1 lbs (1425 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4167.4 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2.4L 5MT FWD (143 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (143 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
| Power: | 105 KW @ 5200 RPM 143 HP @ 5200 RPM 141 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque: | 158 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 214 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 168.8 in (4288 mm) |
| Width: | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
| Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103 in (2616 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 75.3 cuFT (2132 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3192.8 lbs (1448 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4233.6 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (223 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (223 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
| Power: | 164 KW @ 5100 RPM 223 HP @ 5100 RPM 220 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque: | 245 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 332 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 168.8 in (4288 mm) |
| Width: | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
| Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103 in (2616 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 75.3 cuFT (2132 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3192.8 lbs (1448 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4233.6 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2.2L CRD 5MT FWD (121 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRD 5MT FWD (121 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2148 cm3 |
| Power: | 89 KW @ 4200 RPM 121 HP @ 4200 RPM 119 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 RPM 300 Nm @ 1600-2600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 168.8 in (4288 mm) |
| Width: | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
| Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103 in (2616 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 75.3 cuFT (2132 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3395.7 lbs (1540 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4365.9 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |