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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

United StatesGasolineFWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Seats
4
Doors
2
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

Dimensions

Length
4,288 mm (168.8 in)
Width
1,748 mm (68.8 in)
Height
1,539 mm (60.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,616 mm (103.0 in)
Curb weight
1,505 kg (3,318 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 Configuration
Bore
2,429 cc
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 (7,456 mi)
Interior Filter
24,000 km (14,913 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
57 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.3 – 14.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.3 – 8.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.4 – 10.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
223 – 246 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Ground Clearance
166 mm (6.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
985 mm (38.8 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Heated
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes

Features

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
Chrysler emblem
Head Room, Rear
880 mm (34.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,385 mm (54.5 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1890 – 1925 kg (4,167 – 4,244 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
450 kg (992 lb)
Cargo Capacity
385 kg (849 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional

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
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
CD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Optional

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
377 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
210 litres
General
Test Year
2002
Adult Occupant
3/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
PT Cruiser
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Convertible
Variant
PT Cruiser Convertible Generations2 of 2
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
143 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed