2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
      - 4dr Wgn
 - $15,970
 - 2dr Conv
 - $18,430
 - 4dr Wgn Touring
 - $19,785
 - 4dr Wgn Limited
 - $23,515
 
Key specs
Color options
Interior
  
    Pastel Pebble Beige
    Pastel Slate Gray
    Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
 - 4-speed auto trans
 
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
 - 5-speed manual trans
 
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    19 City / 24 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    150 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    5  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    11 x 0.9 in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Yes  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Not Available in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    Not Available  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    Not Available  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    Pwr  
                Brake Type 
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Electrical
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                    510  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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                    120  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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Engine
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                    150 @ 5200  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    165 @ 4000  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    2.4L/148  
                Displacement 
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    M/T  
                A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options 
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                    19 City / 24 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    N/A  
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    Not Available ft³ 
                Cargo Volume to Seat 3 
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                    40 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 
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                    54 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Volume to Seat 1 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 
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                    6 in 
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 
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                    54 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    5  
                Passenger Capacity 
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                    50 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    41 in 
                Second Hip Room 
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                    N/A  
                Liftover Height 
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                    58 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    39 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    58 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    99 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 
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                    N/A  
                Rear Door Opening Width 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 
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                    41 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    67 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    N/A  
                Rear Door Opening Height 
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                    63 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    103 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    169 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    N/A  
                Trunk Volume 
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                    41 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Volume to Seat 2 
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                    N/A  
                Cargo Box (Area) Height 
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Steering
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                    N/A  
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    N/A  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    37 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    Pwr Rack & Pinion  
                Steering Type 
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                    18  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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Suspension
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                    w/Coil Springs  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Twist beam  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    w/Coil Springs  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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                    Macpherson Strut  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    Steel  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    P195/65R15  
                Front Tire Size 
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                    P195/65R15  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    N/A  
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    N/A  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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                    Compact  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    15 x 6.0 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    15 x 6.0 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    100 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    15 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    3,070 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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                    1,000 lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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