2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

United StatesGasolineFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2003
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
143 hp
Power (kW)
105 kW
Torque
214 Nm (158 lb-ft)
Top speed
171 km/h (106 mph)
0–60 mph
9.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.3 seconds
Displacement
2,429 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,288 mm (168.8 in)
Width
1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Height
1,601 mm (63.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,616 mm (103.0 in)
Curb weight
1,410 kg (3,109 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
87.5 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
101 mm (4.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
144,000 km (89,477 mi)
Air Filter
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Spark Plug
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
12,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
24,000 km (14,913 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
57 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.5 – 14.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.6 – 8.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.7 – 10.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
231 – 251 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,481 mm (58.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,478 mm (58.2 in)
Ground Clearance
166 mm (6.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Rear
990 mm (39.0 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1895 – 1920 kg (4,178 – 4,233 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
450 kg (992 lb)
Cargo Capacity
475 – 485 kg (1,047 – 1,069 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Roof Railing
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
  • CD
  • Cassette
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable
Coin Holder
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Optional
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Yes
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
538 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,821 litres
Height
700 mm (27.6 in)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Yes

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2002
Adult Occupant
3/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

Awards

North American
Car of the Year
2001
Canadian
Car of the Year
2001
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
2001

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