2001-2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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- Price Range: $3,100 - $13,900
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Specs for this generation Chrysler PT Cruiser include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door wagon | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.0 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 168.8 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.1 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 63.0 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3123 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 64.2 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.4 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.6 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.6 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 40.8 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Base engine in the PT Cruiser was a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that developed 150 horsepower. In 2003 Chrysler added a turbocharged version that had 220 horsepower. Both engines could have either a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. Optional for Touring and Limited models in 2004 is a 180-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.4 / 148 | 220 | 245 | 5-speed manual: 21/27 4-speed automatic: 19/25 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 19 |
| dohc I4 | 2.4 / 148 | 150 | 162 | 5-speed manual: 20/26 4-speed automatic: 20/25 |
5-speed manual: 21.7 4-speed automatic: 23 |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.4 / 148 | 180 | 210 | 4-speed automatic: 19/25 | 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Built In: Mexico
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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