PT Cruiser
| Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2000–2007), Chrysler LLC (2007–2009), Chrysler Group LLC (2009–2010) |
| Production | 2000–2010 |
| Model years | 2001–2010 |
| Assembly |
Toluca, Mexico (Toluca Car Assembly) Graz, Austria (Eurostar) |
| Designer | Bryan Nesbitt |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Chrysler PT platform |
| Related |
Dodge SRT4 Dodge Neon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L EJD I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L ECC I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L EDZ I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L EDV/EDT I4 (t/c gasoline) 2.2 L EDJ I4 (t/c diesel) |
| Transmission | 4-speed Ultradrive 40TE automatic 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic 5-speed Getrag manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103 in (2,616 mm) |
| Length | 2001–2005: 168.8 in (4,288 mm) 2006–2010: 168.9 in (4,290 mm) |
| Width | 67.1 in (1,704 mm) |
| Height | 63 in (1,600 mm) Convertible: 60.6 in (1,539 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,123 lb (1,417 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
Dodge Caliber Fiat 500L |
The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a front-engine, front wheel drive, small family car/Compact MPV manufactured and marketed internationally by Chrysler in 5-door hatchback (2000–2010) and 2-door convertible (2005-2008) body styles.
The PT Cruiser is noted for its exterior design reminiscent of 1930s styling, executed by Bryan Nesbitt, and its interior design featuring a high-roof, high h-point seating, and flexible cargo and passenger configurations — a multi-level cargo shelf as well as fold, tumble and removable rear seating.
Originally conceived as a Plymouth model, the PT Cruiser was ultimately marketed as a Chrysler model, after retirement of the Plymouth brand. By the end of production in July, 2010. worldwide production had reached 1.35 million.
In the name PT Cruiser, "PT" stands for "Personal Transport".
The PT Cruiser is a front-wheel drive 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck in the US by the NHTSA for CAFE fuel economy calculations but as a car by most other metrics. 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 truck fleet into compliance with CAFE standards. A turbocharged GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A convertible was introduced for the 2005 model year.
The PT Cruiser was manufactured at Toluca Car Assembly in Toluca, Mexico. On March 8, 2006, DaimlerChrysler announced that it had built 1,000,000 PT Cruisers at the Toluca plant. The final PT Cruiser built rolled off the assembly line there on July 9, 2010. A Chrysler spokesperson said the last model was Stone White and was destined for a U.S. dealership. In all, a grand total of 1,050,281 PT Cruisers were sold in the United States.
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