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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser -
Specs
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All dimensions are
in inches unless otherwise noted.
| Engine |
2.4-Liter,
DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI I-4 |
| Type and Description |
Standard |
| Displacement |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu.
cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44
x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0) |
| Valve System |
Belt-driven DOHC, 16
valves, stamped steel roller followers, hydraulic
lash adjusters |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multiport,
electronic |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, cast-iron
bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200
rpm - 62.5 bhp/liter |
| Torque (SAE net) |
162 lb.-ft. (220 N•m)
@ 4000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6240 electronically limited |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87
octane R+M/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
7.4 qt. (7.0L) |
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalyst, heated
oxygen sensor, internal engine features, EGR(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (450 kg)
(20 sq. ft. maximum allowable frontal area) |
| EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) |
21/28 - manual
20/24 - automatic |
| (a) With
manual transmission meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
regulations in all markets; with the automatic transmission
meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards
in California, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and
Maine and LEV regulations in all other markets. |
| Transmission |
Manual
5-Speed |
Automatic,
4-Speed OD |
| Availability |
Standard |
Automatic |
| Description |
Five-speed, overdrive;
synchronized in all forward ratios;reverse brake;
cable-operated, three-plane shifter |
Electronic control, electronically
modulated converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
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| 1st |
3.50 |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.96 |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.36 |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.971 |
0.69 |
| 5th |
0.811 |
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| Reverse |
3.42 |
2.21 |
| Final Drive |
3.45 |
3.91 |
| Overall Top-Gear |
2.8 |
2.694 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities (a) |
2002
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Wheelbase |
103.0
(2616) |
| Track, Front |
58.3 (1481) |
| Track, Rear |
58.2
(1478) |
| Overall Length |
168.8 (4288) |
| Overall Width @ Front Seat |
67.1 (1705) |
| Overall Height |
63.0 (1601) |
| Ground Clearance |
6.0 (152) |
Estimated Curb Weight,
lbs. (kg) |
3108 (1411) - manual
transaxle;
3190 (1448) - automatic transaxle |
| Weight Distribution, % F/R |
59/41 - with manual transmission
at curb weight |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.379 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.0 gal. (57L) |
| Load Capacity(b) |
865 lbs. (392 kg) |
(a) All
dimensions measured at curb weight.
(b) Includes driver, passengers and all cargo. |
| Accomodations |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room |
40.4 (1026) |
39.6 (1006) |
| Leg Room |
40.6 (1032) |
40.8 (1038) |
| Shoulder Room |
54.6 (1386) |
53.9 (1368.4) |
| Knee Clearance |
- |
2.6 (65.8) |
| Hip Room |
54.0 (1372) |
46.8 (1188) |
| SAE Volume |
51.8 cu. ft. (1.47 cu.
m) |
49.4 cu. ft. (1.40 cu.
m) |
| Seat Travel |
9.0
(228) horizontal - All,
1.38 (35) vertical with optional power height adjuster |
| Recliner Range |
54° |
| SAE Cargo Volume Aft
of Rear Seat |
19.0
cu. ft. (0.538 cu. m) |
| SAE Cargo Volume Rear Seats Out |
64.2 cu.
ft. (1.82 cu. m) |
| Load Capacity |
115
lbs. (52 kg) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index |
120.2 cu.
ft. (3.41 cu. m) |
| Suspension |
2002
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Front |
MacPherson
struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs
and link-type stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Trailing arms, twist
beam axle with integral tubular stabilizer bar, Watt's
linkage, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers
and link-type stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
2002
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Type |
Power
rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
16.4:1 |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.85 with base tires
and manual transmission,
2.55 with 16-inch tires and/or automatic transmission |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.5 ft. (11.1 m) with
base tires and manual transmission
40.0 ft. (12.2 m) with 16-inch tires and/or automatic
transmission |
| Wheels and
Tires |
Standard |
Optional |
| Wheels |
| Type and Material |
Steel disc |
Cast aluminum |
| Size |
15" x 6" |
16" x 6" |
| Tires |
| Size and Type |
P195/65R15 all-season
touring |
P205/55R16 all-season |
| Mfr. and Model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Brakes |
Standard |
Optional |
| Front |
| Size and Type |
11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented
disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper |
11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented
disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
with ABS |
| Swept Area |
227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq.
cm) |
227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq.
cm) |
| Rear |
| Size and Type |
8.66 x 1.57 (220 x 40)
drum |
10.62 x 0.35 (269 x 9)
solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston sliding caliper
and ABS and EVBP |
| Swept Area |
85.7 sq. in. (553 sq.
cm) |
149.8 sq. in. (996 sq.
cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum |
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