2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Kelley Blue Book Retail $7,775–$10,450  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Touring 2dr Convertible

Engines

See Specs 150-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 180-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 120-amp. alternator  
Optional 136-amp. alternator  
Standard 510 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Optional Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
3.94 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.91  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Touring suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P205/55TR16.0 BSW touring AS tires  
Optional P205/50TR17.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote side-view door mirrors  
Standard Power convertible roof with lining, fixed roll-over protection  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Optional Rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Body-colored grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Garage door transmitter  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Audio media storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Front underseat storage tray  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 4  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual easy-entry passenger seat  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Fold flat passenger seat  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 50-50 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat tumble forward  
Standard YES Essentials(R) premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Radio data system  
Optional 368W amplifier  
Standard 6 performance speakers  
Optional 7 Boston Acoustics speakers  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Analog clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Optional Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Optional 4 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Optional Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Driver and passenger side airbag head extension  
Standard Knee airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Sentry Key Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Integrated roll-over protection  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
148 cu.in. Engine displacement  
150-hp @ 5,100 rpm Engine horsepower  
165 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.4" x 4.0" Engine bore x stroke  
9.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
15.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
26 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.39 Drag coefficient  
3,303 lbs. Curb weight  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
168.9" Exterior length  
67.1" Exterior body width  
60.6" Exterior height  
103.0" Wheelbase  
58.1" Front tread  
58.2" Rear tread  
19.0' Turning radius  
5.8" Ground clearance (min.)  
40.6" Front legroom  
40.9" Rear legroom  
38.7" Front headroom  
36.4" Rear headroom  
49.6" Front hiproom  
41.1" Rear hiproom  
52.9" Front shoulder room  
42.0" Rear shoulder room  
84.3 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
7.4 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
13.3 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
13.3 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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