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Encyclopedia > Chrysler PT Cruiser
Chrysler PT Cruiser
2001-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser wagon
Manufacturer DaimlerChrysler (2001-07)
Chrysler LLC (2008-present)
Magna Steyr (2002)
Production 2001–present
Assembly Toluca, Mexico
Graz, Austria (2002)
Class Compact
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
4-door station wagon
Layout FF layout
Platform Chrysler PT platform
Engine(s) 2.4 L EDZ I4
Transmission(s) 5-speed Getrag manual
4-speed 41TE automatic
Wheelbase 2615 mm (103.0 in)
Length 2006-present: 4290 mm (168.9 in)
2001-05: 4288 mm (168.8 in)
Width 1705 mm (67.1 in)
Height 1600 mm (63.0 in)
Convertible: 1540 mm (60.6 in)
Designer Bryan Nesbitt

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The PT Cruiser was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 2001 and won the North American Car of the Year award that year. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Main article: Car and Driver Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ... The North American Car of the Year is an automobile award voted annually in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ...


Officially, the "PT" stands for "Positively Tremendous," but the initials also designate the car's platform. The Neon was based on the Chrysler PL platform, or "Platform Low," while the Cruiser was based on the Chrysler PT platform, for "Platform Tall." "PT" was also the production code for the PT Cruiser. Unofficially, the name may stand for "Plymouth Truck", as it harks back to the 1930s line of Plymouth Trucks (known by the "PT" moniker). The original concept car was a Plymouth; the Chrysler brand adopted the production car when the Plymouth brand was discontinued. The PL platform was Chryslers automobile platform for the 1995-2005 Dodge Neon compact car. ... The PT platform was Chryslers automobile platform for the 2001–2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser station wagon. ... Plymouth sailboat logo used from 1996 to 2001 Plymouth was a brand of automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 2001. ...


It was also stated on November 1, 2007 that the PT Cruiser Convertible will be dropped from the Chrysler line-up, as well as the Chrysler Pacifica, and the Chrysler Crossfire. is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... For other uses, including the Chrysler Brand, see Chrysler (disambiguation). ... The Chrysler Pacifica is a mid-size crossover SUV from DaimlerChrysler. ... Side view with the Crossfire character line. ...

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Overview

It is a front-wheel drive 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the NHTSA for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. Indeed, Chrysler specifically designed the PT Cruiser to fit the NHTSA criteria for a light truck in order to bring the average fuel efficiency of the company's light truck fleet into compliance with CAFE standards.[1] A turbocharged GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A convertible was introduced for the 2005 model year. Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced nit-suh) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation. ... The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations in the United States, first enacted by Congress in 1975,[1] are federal regulations intended to improve the average fuel economy of cars and light trucks (trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles) sold in the US in the wake of the 1973 Arab... Fuel efficiency, sometimes also referred to as fuel economy and commonly gas mileage in the United States, is a numeric measure often used to describe the amount of fuel consumed with regard to the distance travelled in a transportation vehicle, such as an automobile. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ...


The PT Cruiser is manufactured at Toluca Car Assembly in Toluca, Mexico. DaimlerChrysler announced on March 8, 2006 that it had built 1,000,000 PT Cruisers at the Toluca plant since February 14, 2000. The PT Cruiser was also assembled in Graz, Austria for global markets (outside North America) in 2002, using the production code PG. European PT Cruisers built in 2001 or from 2003 onwards are built in Mexico under the PT production code. The American version features a 2.4 L four-cylinder gasoline engine. In addition to this standard model, a 2.2 L diesel engine built by Mercedes Benz is also available in Europe, Asia, and South Africa. A 2 liter engine (D4RE) was available outside the U.S. It produces 140 hp SAE at 6500 rpm with 130 ft·lbf of torque at 4800 rpm. Toluca Car Assembly is a DaimlerChrysler automobile factory in Toluca, State of Mexico, Mexico. ... This article is about a city in Mexico. ... is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Grazer Schloßberg Clock Tower Graz [graːts] (Slovenian: Gradec IPA: /gra. ... Today Internal combustion engines in cars, trucks, motorcycles, construction machinery and many others, most commonly use a four-stroke cycle. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... A diesel engine built by MAN AG in 1906 Rudolf Diesels 1893 patent on his engine design A Diesel engine is an internal combustion engine which operates using the Diesel cycle. ... For other uses of the name Mercedes, see Mercedes. ... The Chrysler Neon engine is a small straight-4 piston engine designed originally for the Dodge Neon compact car. ...


When initially introduced, demand for the car was, in many cases, higher than dealer supply, seeing customers put on waiting lists. Anticipation of the car was high, making for a debut that was among most successful. Sales have remained solid ever since.


Updates

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible
2006-2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser wagon
2006-2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser wagon

While the body style remains remarkably consistent from year to year, there are actually multiple models of the PT Cruiser, designated by unique badges in the lower left hand corner of the rear lift-gate. Models include the Classic Edition, Limited Edition, Touring Edition, "Dream Cruiser", "Street Cruiser", "Pacific Coast Highway Edition" and PT Cruiser GT. Turbo edition models are identified by a "2.4L Turbo" badge on the lower right hand corner of the rear lift-gate. The GT model has a badge on the right hand corner of the lift-gate says "2.4L Turbo High Output" (indicating it is the 220/230hp engine version). Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 515 pixelsFull resolution (2312 × 1488 pixel, file size: 363 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 515 pixelsFull resolution (2312 × 1488 pixel, file size: 363 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1293 × 867 pixel, file size: 139 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chrysler PT Cruiser Metadata This file... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1293 × 867 pixel, file size: 139 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chrysler PT Cruiser Metadata This file...


A four-seat convertible model was added for 2005. It is a two-door car with an integrated "sport bar" for added rigidity and rollover protection. It was also discovered that the sport bar also caused air to flow over the rear passengers, resulting in a less drafty ride for those in the rear seats.


The PT Cruiser was updated for 2006. Notable exterior features include scalloped headlights, a new 'chrome' grille, new lower front fascia, round fog lamps (on equipped models) and redesigned taillights. Inside, an updated dashboard and more upscale materials are used, including the addition of an analog clock to the center stack (a design marking the "face" of Chrysler). The audio system now features a line-in jack for MP3 players and is integrated into the dashboard, making it more difficult to replace with an aftermarket unit. The turbocharged 2.4 L engine is now available in 180 hp (134 kW) or "High-Output" 230 hp (172 kW) versions. A "Mopar" cruise control unit became available as an aftermarket unit on 2007 models. Also in 2007, Chrysler dealers were permitted to order vehicles with separate options (un-bundled options from option packages) such as Anti-Lock brakes and Side Impact Airbags. A digital audio player (DAP) is a device that stores, organizes and plays digital music files. ... This article is about a unit of measurement. ... For other uses, see Watt (disambiguation). ... Mopar (short for MOtor PARts) is the automobile parts and service arm of Chrysler Group. ...


The Chrysler PT Cruiser also featured in the Gran Turismo series, the Xbox game Forza Motorsport and Xbox 360 game Forza Motorsport 2. Gran Turismo is Italian and Spanish for grand touring or grand tourisme. ... The Xbox is a sixth generation era video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. ... Forza Motorsport is a racing simulator video game developed by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox gaming system. ... It has been suggested that Xbox 360 Elite be merged into this article or section. ... Forza Motorsport 2 is a racing game developed by Turn 10 Studios, and the sequel to the original Forza Motorsport, for the Xbox 360 gaming system. ...


Design

The PT Cruiser was originally meant to be a Plymouth, before Chrysler's merger with Daimler-Benz. The concept car was originally targeted at young male audiences, but the large increase by female consumers have caused the target audiences to switch to young females. At the time, Chrysler had planned a new look for Plymouth, previewed by the Plymouth Prowler "hot rod". Styling cues from the Prowler, particularly the grille, were used to create the Plymouth Pronto concept car in 1997. The look was refined, and in 1998, another Plymouth concept called the Chrysler Pronto Cruizer directly previewed the styling of the PT Cruiser. The Pronto Cruizer was designed as a modern interpretation of the Chrysler Airflow with Dodge Neon components, but the final design used a separate platform. The new DaimlerChrysler firm did not have much faith in Plymouth as a separate entity, and began steps to rationalize and cancel the marque. Consequently, the PT Cruiser appeared in public only as a Chrysler. Plymouth sailboat logo used from 1996 to 2001 Plymouth was a brand of automobile based in the United States, marketed by the Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 2001. ... Daimler-Benz AG was founded on May 1, 1924 by the merger of Benz & Cie. ... Chrysler Prowler The Plymouth Prowler is a retro-styled production car built between 1997 and 2002; however, no 1998 model was offered. ... T-Bucket hot rod Hot rods are older, often historical, cars. ... 1997 Plymouth Pronto concept car The Plymouth Pronto was a small concept car released in 1997. ... 1938 Buick Y-Job, the first Concept car A concept car or show car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. ... The Chrysler Pronto Cruizer The Chrysler Pronto Cruizer was a concept car created by the DaimlerChrysler brand, Chrysler. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 1997-99 Dodge Neon coupe The Neon was a compact front wheel drive car introduced in January of 1994 for the 1995 model year by Chrysler Corporations Dodge and Plymouth brands. ...


The PT Cruiser also bears a resemblance in size and shape to the 1997 Chrysler CCV prototype. The styling of the latter elicited a better response from the auto show circuit, and would evolve into the styling of the PT Cruiser. The Chrysler CCV is a concept car developed to illustrate new means of construction suitable to developing nations. ...


Trim levels

4-door Sedan

  • Base
  • Limited
  • Touring
  • Touring Signature Series
  • Street Cruiser
  • GT
  • Walter P. Edition 2006 Only
  • Limited Edition Platinum Series 2004 Only
  • Dream Cruiser Series 2002-2004 Only

Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition (2006)

This version features Solar Yellow brake calipers, body-color grille, solar-tinted sunscreen glass, liftgate mounted spoiler, 17-inch all-season performance tires, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with low-speed traction control, speed control and a sport suspension. Brightwork accents include chrome body-side moldings, a chrome exhaust tip and 17-inch, chrome-plated, five-spoke Empire aluminum wheels. A unique 'Street Cruiser' badge, complete with Solar Yellow accents, is featured on the liftgate and complemented by 'Route 66' Edition badges on the front doors. It was sold for $19,185 for the manual transaxle version and $20,020 for the automatic transaxle model.[2]


Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition (2007)

Based on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring model, this version includes 4-Wheel disc anti-lock brakes, Bright Front Door Sill Scuff Pads, Front Bright Accent Ring Cupholders, Silver Shift Knob, Chrome Lock Knobs, Chrome Bodyside Molding, "Street Cruiser" Badge, Pacific Coast Highway Edition Badge, Rear Body-Color Spoiler, Bright Exhaust Tip, Leather Steering Wheel with Bright Spokes, Sport Suspension, Supplemental Side Air Bags, 6-Way Power Driver's Seat, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 17" x 6.0" Aluminum Platinum Clad Wheels with 205/50R17XL 93H BSW All Season Performance Tires, Cloth Seats with Blue Insert. It was sold for $20,735 for the manual transaxle version and $21,570 for the automatic transaxle model.[3]


Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition (2008)

This version is based on PT Cruiser LX, but comes with a special "Sunset Crystal" paint-job which is accented with various chrome body-trim pieces, deep-tint glass, a powered moonroof, 16-inch chrome wheels with all-season touring tires. 500 cars are to be made. It costs $16,650-17,475 USD.[4]


2-door Convertible

  • base
  • GT
  • Touring
  • Dream Cruiser Series 4

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The PT Cruiser was originally meant to be a Plymouth, before Chrysler's merger with Daimler-Benz.
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a "retro"-styled wagon from DaimlerChrysler.
The Neon was based on the Chrysler PL platform, or “Platform Low”, while the Cruiser was based on the Chrysler PT platform, for “Platform Tall”.
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