2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Pastel Pebble Beige
Pastel Slate Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- 5-speed manual trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- 4-speed auto trans
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 510 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 150 @ 5200 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/148 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 165 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 390.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 315.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 26 MPG |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.36 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.55 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.94 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.96 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.97 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Macpherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Twist beam |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11 x 0.9 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.0 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 18.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.7 ft |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P195/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65R15 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3070 lbs |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 41.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 63.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 49.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 168.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | N/A ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | 40.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.8 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.3 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.1 in |
| Second Head Room | 39.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Passenger Volume | 98.8 ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Bright door handles | Standard |
| Single low note horn | Standard |
| Front door sill scuff pads | Standard |
| Body-color grille | Standard |
| Color-keyed shift knob | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) premium speakers | Standard |
| Glove box | Standard |
| Keyless entry w/panic alarm, (2) transmitters | Standard |
| Floor console w/covered storage | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system lamp | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 26 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Body-color front & rear fascias | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| 65/35 split fold/tumble/removable rear seat w/outboard head restraints | Standard |
| Quad halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Floor carpeting-inc: passenger & cargo compartments | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Center console w/12V aux pwr outlet | Standard |
| Pwr steering fluid cooler | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Analog clock | Standard |
| Sentry Key theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Cloth low-back front bucket seats | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Advanced multistage front air bags w/occupant classification system | Standard |
| Front & rear climate control outlets | Standard |
| LATCH-ready child seat anchor system | Standard |
| Covered sliding visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 15" x 6" black steel wheels w/bolt-on wheel covers | Standard |
| Fixed long mast antenna | Standard |
| Cargo lamp | Standard |
| Deluxe insulation group | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/front 1-touch down feature | Standard |
| Rear spoiler | Standard |
| Speed sensitive pwr door locks | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Front dome lamp | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 24 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Rear window wiper/washer | Standard |
| 510 CCA maintenance-free battery w/pwr accessory delay | Standard |
| Solar control glass | Standard |
| Rear door child protection locks | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Instrument panel-inc: satin silver bezel, 120 mph speedometer, tachometer | Standard |
| 120-amp alternator | Standard |
| Manual remote control mirrors | Standard |
| 2.4L DOHC SMPI 16-valve I4 engine | Standard |
| P195/65R15 all-season touring BSW Goodyear tires | Standard |
| Supplemental front seat side air bags | Standard |
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