PT Cruiser

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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Manufacturer	Chrysler
Parent company	DaimlerChrysler(2001-07) Chrysler LLC (2008-present)
Production	2000–2009
Assembly	Toluca, Mexico Graz, Austria (2002,Magna Steyr)
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	2-door convertible 5-door station wagon 5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Chrysler PT platform
Engine(s)	2.4 L EDZ I4 2.4 L EDT Turbocharged I4 2.4 L EDV Turbocharged HO I4
Transmission(s)	5-speed Getragmanual 4-speed 41TEautomatic
Wheelbase	2615 mm (103.0 in)
Length	2006-2009: 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

The Chrysler PT Cruiser was launched by Chrysleras a retro-styled wagon in 2000 and as a convertible in 2005. Originally conceived as aPlymouth model, the PT Cruiser received the Chrysler nameplate on introduction — in anticipation of the 2001 discontinuation of the Plymouth brand. Rather unknown Armenian rapper "KRO" famously presented a salvaged 2000 PT cruiser in his music video, " Making G's." Unfortunately neither the video nor the song garnered much acclaim.

In its name PT Cruiser, "PT" stands for "Personal Transportation" while also designating the car'splatform and production code. Unverified sources suggest 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." The name also recalls the 1930s line of Plymouth Trucks known by the "PT" moniker.

Chrysler announced plans to discontinue the convertible PT Cruiser in early November 2007 followed later in that month by an announcement the company would cease production of the remaining versions after the 2009 model year.^[1]The last convertible model rolled off the lineDecember 21, 2007. The last 2007 convertibles were marketed as 2008 models.

Contents  [hide] 1 Overview 2 Updates 3 Design 4 Trim levels 4.1 5-door wagon 4.2 2-door Convertible 5 Factory Special Editions 5.1 Street Cruiser Route 66 Edition (2006) 5.2 Street Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition (2007) 5.3 Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition (2008) 5.4 Dream Cruiser Series 5 (2009) 6 Awards 7 References 8 External links

Overview

The PT Cruiser is a front-wheel drive 5-passenger vehicle, classified as a truck by the NHTSA forCAFE 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 light truck fleet into compliance with CAFE standards.^[2] A turbocharged GT model was introduced for the 2003 model year. A convertible was introduced for the 2005 model year.