Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Chrysler introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for the PT Cruiser and the PT Cruiser Convertible in 2006.
It was a bad time for the worldwide car industry, but no one knew that, yet, in 2006 when the facelift was introduced to the market. Those were times for blooming. The global economy looked well, but everything crashed in 2007, along with the world financial crisis that brought more carmakers to the brink of bankruptcy, and car models were wiped out from the assembly lines.
The facelifted version of the PT Cruiser convertible sported a new front fascia design with a double-arched lower line for the headlights. It resembled the same cues as some Mercedes-Benz models. In those times, worth mention it, it was Daimler-Chrysler, a marriage that lasted less than anyone imagined. Its wider fenders, both front, and rear were kept since they made a good impression on the market thanks to the vehicle's overall retro-design look.
Inside, the three-dials design sported two gauges on the left, the speedometer in the middle, and the tachometer on the right. Depending on the option, the PT Cruiser Convertible featured a radio-cassette player or a CD-Player sold as a premium sound system. The design team couldn't find a better solution for the rag-top when it was retracted, and it was still left behind the rear seats, exposed to the air.
Depending on the market, Chrysler offered the PT Cruiser with a choice of gasoline or diesel engines. The European customers preferred the latter. For the U.S. market, the carmaker provided a 2.4-liter inline-four engine with or without a turbocharger.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5100 RPM 150 HP @ 5100 RPM 148 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 224 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3254 lbs (1476 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
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: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5100 RPM 150 HP @ 5100 RPM 148 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 224 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GT 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 @ 2400 RPM 332 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint 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): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4243.9 lbs (1925 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 225 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Turbo 4AT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2429 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5200 RPM 179 HP @ 5200 RPM 177 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 2800-4000 RPM 285 Nm @ 2800-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.1 gallons (57.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/58.3 in (1,471/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3314 lbs (1503 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |