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 Road Test: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
| Specifications | | GENERAL | | Location of final assembly | Toluca, Mexico | | Body style | 4-door, 5-pass. | | EPA size class | Light truck | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, front drive | | Airbag | Dual front, front side | | POWERTRAIN | | Engine type | Inline four, cast iron block, aluminum head | | Bore x stroke, in./mm | 3.44x3.98 / 87.4X101.1 | | Displacement, ci/cc | 148.2/2429 | | Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | | Valve gear | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. | | Fuel/induction system | Seq. EFI | | Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net | 150 @ 5600 | | Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 162 @ 4000 | | Horsepower/liter | 61.8 | | Redline, rpm | N/A | | Transmission type | 4-speed automatic | | Axle ratio | 3.91:1 | | Final-drive ratio | 2.69:1 | | Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in./mm | 103.0/2617 | | Track, f/r, in./mm | 58.3/58.2 / 1481/1478 | | Length, in./mm | 168.8/4289 | | Width, in./mm | 67.1/1705 | | Height, in./mm | 63.0/1601 | | Base curb weight, lb | 3112 | | Weight distribution, f/r, % | 60/40 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 19.0
w/rear seat removed 76.0 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 15.0 | | Weight/power ratio, lb/hp | 20.7 | | CHASSIS | | Suspension f/r | MacPherson strut, coil spring, anti-roll bar/twist beam, coil spring, anti-roll bar | | Steering type | Rack and pinion, power assist | | Ratio | 16.0:1 | | Brakes, f/r | Vented disc/disc, ABS | | Tire size | 205/55TR16 | | Manufacturer/model | Goodyear Eagle LS | | PERFORMANCE | | Est. acceleration, sec, 0-60 mph | 9.0 | | Est. fuel economy, mpg, city/hwy. | 25/32 | | Est. range, city/hwy., miles | 300/420 | | PRICE | | Base price | $16,000 | | Price as tested | $19,500 | | | | www.chryslercars.com |
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