Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chrysler PT Cruiser 06-08 Chrysler PT Cruiser.jpg Overview Manufacturer Chrysler (DaimlerChrysler) Production 2000–2010 Model years 2001–2010 Assembly Toluca, Mexico (Toluca Car Assembly) Graz, Austria (Eurostar) Designer Bryan Nesbitt Body and chassis Class Compact Body style 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Platform Chrysler PT platform Related Dodge SRT4 Powertrain Engine 1.6 L EJD I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L ECC I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L EDZ I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L EDV/EDT I4 (t/c gasoline) 2.2 L EDJ I4 (t/c diesel) Transmission 4-speed Ultradrive 40TE automatic 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic 5-speed Getrag manual Dimensions Wheelbase 103 in (2,616 mm) Length 2001–2005: 168.8 in (4,288 mm) 2006–2010: 168.9 in (4,290 mm) Width 67.1 in (1,704 mm) Height 63 in (1,600 mm) Convertible: 60.6 in (1,539 mm) Curb weight 3,123 lb (1,417 kg) Chronology Successor Fiat 500L The Chrysler PT Cruiser (PT standing for "Personal Transport") is a retro styled compact automobile launched by Chrysler as a 5-door hatchback in early 2000 (for the 2001 model year) and as a 2-door convertible in early 2005 (added to the 2005 model lineup). Originally conceived as a Plymouth model, the PT Cruiser received the Chrysler nameplate on introduction in anticipation of the 2001 discontinuation of the Plymouth brand. The PT Cruiser was designed by Bryan Nesbitt, who later also styled the Chevrolet HHR.[1] A four-seat convertible model was added for 2005. It is a two-door with an integrated "sport bar" for added rigidity and rollover protection. The sport bar also caused air to flow over the rear seat passengers. Convertible production ended December 21, 2007, but the last 2007 convertibles were marketed as 2008 models. On January 12, 2009, Chrysler LLC, under the private equity firm of Cerberus Capital Management, announced the gradual discontinuation of the main model. On July 6, 2009, after reorganization into the "New Chrysler", the company changed plans to discontinue the model by specifying that it will do so for Canadian and Mexican markets only. On July 9, 2010 the PT Cruiser ended production.[2] Worldwide production totaled 1.35 million units. S255