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Chrysler PT Cruiser
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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 5door hatchback
2door convertible
Layout Frontengine, frontwheeldrive
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 4speed Ultradrive 40TE automatic
4speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic
5speed 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 5door hatchback in early 2000 (for the 2001 model year) and as a 2door 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 fourseat convertible model was added for 2005. It is a twodoor 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.

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