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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Suspension Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Tires
Wheels
Brakes



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 2.4-Liter, DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI I-4 BUX 2.4-Liter DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI Turbocharged 2.4-LITER DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI High Output Turbocharged
Availability Standard - Base, Touring Edition, Limited Edition Optional - Touring and Limited, automatic transaxle only Std. - GT
Type and Description Four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled I-4, liquid-cooled I-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) 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 (87.5 x 101.1) 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.1)
Valve System Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters DOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers DOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential multi-port, electronic Sequential, multi-port, electronic Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.1:1 8.1:1
Power (SAE net) 150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5100 rpm (62.5 bhp/L) 180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5200 rpm (75.0 bhp/L) 220 bhp (164 kW) @ 5100 rpm (91.7 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) 165 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) @ 4000 rpm 210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) @ 2800-4000 rpm 245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) @ 2800-4500 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6240 electronically limited    
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane R+M/2 Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 - preferred, Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M)/2 - preferred
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable
Oil Capacity 4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter 5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter 5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 7.4 qt. (7.0L) 8 qt. (7.6L) 8 qt. (7.6L)
Emission Controls Three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensor, internal engine features Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) (20 sq. ft. maximum allowable frontal area) None None
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 21/29 - manual 19/25 - automatic 21/27 - manual
20/25 - automatic 19/25 - automatic
Alternator 120-amp 136-amp 136-amp

Transaxle Manual, 5-Speed GETRAG, Manual, 5-Speed Overdrive Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive
Availability Standard - Base, Touring and Limited Edition Standard - GT Optional for all models (GT includes AutoStick®)
Description Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward ratios; reverse brake; cable-operated, three-plane shifter Synchronized in all gears; cable-operated, three-plane shifter Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
   1st 3.55 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 -
 Reverse 3.42 3.62 2.21
Final Drive 3.94 3.29 3.91
Overall Top Gear 3.19 2.89 2.694

Dimensions and Capacities (a) 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Wheelbase 103.0 (2616)
Track Front 58.3 (1481)
Rear 58.2 (1478)
Overall Length 168.8 (4288)
Overall Width @ Front Seat 67.1 (1705)
Overall Height @ Curb Load 63.0 (1601)
Ground Clearance Base, Touring & Limited 6.0 (152)
GT 5.8 (148)
Estimated Base Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) Manual transaxle 3101 (1408)
Automatic transaxle 3176 (1442)
Weight Distribution, % F/R 59/41 - with manual transmission at curb weight
Drag Coefficient (Base, 2.4L naturally aspirated engine) 0.411
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.

Accommodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity, 2 / 3
Head room 39.2 (996) 39.5 (1003)
Leg room 40.6 (1032) 40.9 (1039)
Shoulder room 54.5 (1384) 53.9 (1368.4)
Hip room 50.2 (1275) 46.7 (1186)
SAE volume 50.2 cu. ft. (1.42 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 21.9 cu. ft. (0.62 cu. m)
rear seats out 64.2 cu. ft. (1.82 cu. m)
Load capacity 115 lbs. (52 kg)
EPA interior volume index 121.5 cu. ft. (3.44 cu. m)

Body 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Front Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Rear Steel unibody

Suspension 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Front MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms and coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar
Rear Trailing arms, twist beam axle, Watt linkage, coil springs and gas-charged shock absorbers

Steering 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 18:1
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 GT (17-inch tires)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 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 GT and automatic transaxle
40.2 ft. (12.2 m) with GT and manual transaxle

Wheels 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Standard - Base and Touring
   Type and material Steel with bolt-on wheel covers with bright lug nut caps
   Size 15 x 6.0
Standard - Limited
   Type and material Painted cast-aluminum
   Size 16 x 6.0
Optional - Limited
   Type and material Chrome-clad cast aluminum (Two designs (1) for non-Turbo and (1) for 180HP Turbo)
   Size 16 x 6.0
Standard - GT
   Type and material Chrome-plated cast aluminum
   Size 17 x 6.0

Tires 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Standard - Base and Touring
   Size and type P195/65R15 89T all-season touring
   Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle LS
   Revs per mile (km) 839 (521)
Standard - Limited
   Size and type P205/55R16 89T all-season touring
   Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle LS
   Revs per mile (km) 840 (522)
Standard - GT
   Size and type P205/50HR17 all-season extra load
   Mfr. and model Goodyear Eagle RS-A
   Revs per mile (km) 832 (517)

Brakes (a) 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Standard - Base, Touring and Limited
Front  
Size and type
11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area
227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type
8.97 x 1.57 (228 x 40 mm) drum
Swept area
88.8 sq. in. (573 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
Standard - GT
Front  
Size and type
11 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area
227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq.cm)
Rear
Size and type
10.62 x 0.47 (270 x 12) solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area
85.7 sq. in. (553 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
Optional - Base, Touring and Limited
Front  
Size and type
11 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept area
227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and type
8.97 x 1.57 (228 x 40 mm) drum and ABS
Swept area
88.8 sq. in. (573 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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