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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser -
Specs
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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise
noted.
| Engine |
2.4L,
DOHC, 16-valve SMPI I-4 |
2.4-Liter
DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI Turbocharged |
| Availability |
Standard
- Base, Touring and Limited Edition |
Standard
- PT Turbo |
| Type and Description |
Four-cylinder, inline,
liquid-cooled |
I-4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
148.2
cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) |
148.2
cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0) |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.4 x 101) |
| Valve System |
Belt-driven DOHC, 16
valves, stamped-steel roller followers, hydraulic
lash adjusters |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port,
electronic |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, cast-iron
bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts
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Semi-permanent mold-aluminum
block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200
rpm (62.5 bhp/L) |
215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5000
rpm (61.8 bhp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
162 lb.-ft. (220 N•m)
@ 4000 rpm |
245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m)
@ 3600 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6240 electronically limited |
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87
octane R+M/2 |
Unleaded premium, 91
octane (R+M)/2 - preferred,
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable |
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry
filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
7.4 qt. (7.0L) |
8 qt. (7.6L) |
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalyst, heated
oxygen sensor, internal engine features(a) |
Close-coupled three-way
catalyst,
heated oxygen sensors and
internal engine features(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (450 kg) (20
sq. ft. maximum allowable frontal area) |
None |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
20/27 - manual |
20/26 - manual |
| 20/25
- automatic |
19/25
- automatic |
| (a) Meets
LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) requirements in all 50
states. |
| Transmission |
Manual
Five-Speed |
Getrag,
Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive |
Automatic,
Four-Speed Overdrive |
| Availability |
Standard - Base, Touring
and Limited Edition |
Standard - PT Turbo |
Optional for all models
(PT Turbo includes AutoStick®) |
| Description |
Five-speed, overdrive;
synchronized in all forward ratios; reverse brake;
cable-operated, three-plane shifter
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Synchronized in all gears;
cable-operated, three-plane shifter |
Electronic control, electronically
modulated converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
3.50 |
3.92 |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.96 |
2.21 |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.36 |
1.46 |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.971 |
1.11 |
0.69 |
| 5th |
0.811 |
0.88 |
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| Reverse |
3.42 |
3.62 |
2.21 |
| Final Drive |
3.45 |
3.29 |
3.91 |
| Overall Top-Gear |
2.8 |
2.898 |
2.694 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities (a) |
2003
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) - Base, Touring
and Limited |
| 5.8 (148) - PT Turbo |
| Estimated Base Curb Weight,
lbs. (kg) |
3108 (1411) - manual
transaxle |
| 3182 (1443) - automatic
transaxle |
| Weight Distribution, % F/R |
59/41 - with manual transmission
at curb weight |
| Dimensions
& Capacities (a) |
2003
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.379 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.0 gal. (57L) |
| Load Capacity(b) |
865
lbs. (392 kg) |
| (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 |
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 and gas-charged shock absorbers
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| Steering |
Chrysler
PT Cruiser |
| Type |
Power
rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
17.2:1 |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.1 with base tires and
manual transmission |
| 3.0 with 16-inch tires
and manual transaxle |
| 2.8 with 16-inch tires
and automatic transaxle |
| 2.6 with PT Turbo |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.7 ft. (11.2 m) with
base tires and manual transaxle |
| 37.9 ft. (11.6 m) with
16-inch tires and manual transaxle |
| 40.2 ft. (12.3 m) with
base or 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle |
| 42.0 ft. (12.8 m) with
PT Turbo and automatic transaxle |
| 41.5 ft. (12.6 m) with
PT Turbo and manual transaxle |
| Wheels |
| Standard - Base |
Type and material |
Steel |
| Size |
15 x 6.0 |
| Standard - Touring |
Type and material |
P195/65R15 all-season
touring |
| Size |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Standard - Limited Edition |
Type and material |
Cast-aluminum, chrome
clad |
| Size |
16 x
6.0 |
| Standard - PT Turbo |
Type and material |
Cast-aluminum, painted
(optional chrome) |
| Size |
17 x 6.0 |
| Tires |
| Standard - Base |
Size and type |
P195/65R15 89T all-season
touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Revs per mile (km) |
839 (521) |
| Standard - Touring and Limited
Edition |
Size and type |
P205/55R16 89T all-season
touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Revs per mile (km) |
840 (522) |
| Standard - PT Turbo |
Size and type |
P205/50R17 93H black
sidewall all-season performance |
| Mfr.
and model |
Goodyear
Eagle RS-A |
| Revs
per mile (km) |
832
(517) |
| Brakes |
Standard
- Base, Touring and Limited Edition |
Standard
- Limited Edition; Optional - Base and Touring |
| Front |
| Size and Type |
11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented
disc
with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
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Same as standard with
ABS
Performance disc - PT Turbo |
| 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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