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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser -
Specs
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| Engine |
2.4-Liter,
DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI I-4 |
2.4-Liter
DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI Turbocharged |
2.4-LITER
DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI High Output Turbocharged |
| Availability |
Standard
- Base, Touring Edition, Limited Edition |
Optional
- Touring and Limited, automatic transaxle only |
Std.
- PT Turbo |
| Type and Description |
Four-cylinder, inline,
liquid-cooled |
I-4, liquid-cooled |
I-4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu.
cm) |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu.
cm) |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu.
cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0) |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.1) |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.1) |
| Valve System |
Belt-driven DOHC, 16
valves, stamped-steel roller followers, hydraulic
lash adjusters |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port,
electronic |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, cast-iron
bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts |
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum
block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum
block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
8.1:1 |
8.1:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5100
rpm (62.5 bhp/L) |
180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5200
rpm (75.0 bhp/L) |
220 bhp (164 kW) @ 5100
rpm (91.7 bhp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
165 lb.-ft. (220 N•m)
@ 4000 rpm |
210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m)
@ 2800-4000 rpm |
245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m)
@ 2800-4500 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6240 electronically limited |
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded
regular, 87 octane R+M/2 |
Unleaded premium, 91
octane (R+M)/2 - preferred, |
Unleaded premium, 93
octane (R+M)/2 - preferred |
| unleaded regular, 87
octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable |
unleaded regular, 87
octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable |
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry
filter |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry
filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
7.4 qt. (7.0L) |
8 qt. (7.6L) |
8 qt. (7.6L) |
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalyst, heated
oxygen sensor, internal engine features(a) |
Close-coupled three-way
catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine
features(a) |
Close-coupled three-way
catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine
features(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1,000 lbs. (450 kg) (20
sq. ft. maximum allowable frontal area) |
None |
None |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
21/29 - manual |
19/25 - automatic |
21/27 - manual |
| 20/25
- automatic |
19/25
- automatic |
| Alternator |
120-amp |
136-amp |
136-amp |
| Battery |
540-amp, Group 26R, maintenance-free |
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| (a) Meets
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations in all markets. |
| Transaxle |
Manual,
5-Speed |
GETRAG,
Manual, 5-Speed Overdrive |
Automatic,
4-Speed Overdrive |
| Availability |
Standard
- Base, Touring and Limited Edition |
Standard
- PT Turbo |
Optional
for all models (PT Turbo includes AutoStick®) |
| Description |
Five-speed, overdrive;
synchronized in all forward ratios; reverse brake;
cable-operated, three-plane shifter |
Synchronized in all gears;
cable-operated, three-plane shifter |
Electronic control, electronically
modulated converter clutch |
| 1st |
3.55 |
3.92 |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.96 |
2.21 |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.36 |
1.46 |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.971 |
1.11 |
0.69 |
| 5th |
0.811 |
0.88 |
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| Reverse |
3.42 |
3.62 |
2.21 |
| Final Drive |
3.94 |
3.29 |
3.91 |
| Overall Top Gear |
3.19 |
2.89 |
2.694 |
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Wheelbase |
103.0
(2616) |
| Track |
Front |
58.3 (1481) |
| Rear |
58.2 (1478) |
| Overall Length |
168.8
(4288) |
| Overall Width @ Front
Seat |
67.1
(1705) |
| Overall Height @ Curb
Load |
63.0
(1601) |
| Ground
Clearance |
Base, Touring &
Limited |
6.0
(152) |
| PT Turbo |
5.8
(148) |
| Estimated
Base Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) |
Manual transaxle |
3101
(1408) |
| Automatic transaxle |
3176
(1442) |
| Weight Distribution, % F/R |
59/41 - with manual transmission
at curb weight |
| Drag Coefficient (Base,
2.4L naturally aspirated engine) |
0.411 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.0
gal. (57L) |
| Load Capacity(b) |
865
lbs. (392 kg) |
(a) All dimensions
measured at curb weight.
(b) Includes driver, passengers and all cargo. |
| Accommodations |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity, |
2 / 3 |
| Head room |
39.2 (996) |
39.5 (1003) |
| Leg room |
40.6
(1032) |
40.9
(1039) |
| Shoulder room |
54.5
(1384) |
53.9
(1368.4) |
| Hip room |
50.2
(1275) |
46.7
(1186) |
| SAE volume |
50.2 cu. ft. (1.42 cu.
m) |
49.4 cu. ft. (1.40 cu.
m) |
| Seat travel |
9.0 (228) horizontal
- All; 1.38 (35) vertical with optional power height
adjuster |
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| Recliner range |
54° |
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| SAE cargo
volume |
aft of rear seat |
21.9
cu. ft. (0.62 cu. m) |
| rear seats out |
64.2
cu. ft. (1.82 cu. m) |
| Load capacity |
115
lbs. (52 kg) |
| EPA interior volume
index |
121.5
cu. ft. (3.44 cu. m) |
| Body |
2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Front |
Transverse
front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Rear |
Steel unibody |
| Suspension |
2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Front |
MacPherson
struts, asymmetrical lower control arms and coil springs
and link-type stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Trailing
arms, twist beam axle, Watt linkage, coil springs
and gas-charged shock absorbers |
| Steering |
2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Type |
Power
rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
17.4:1 |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.1
with base tires and manual transmission |
| 3.0
with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle |
| 2.8
with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle |
| 2.6
with PT Turbo (17-inch tires) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
36.7 ft. (11.2 m) with
base tires and manual transaxle |
| 37.9 ft. (11.6 m) with
16-inch tires and manual transaxle |
| 40.2 ft. (12.3 m) with
base or 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle |
| 42.0 ft. (12.8 m) with
PT Turbo and automatic transaxle |
| 40.2 ft. (12.2 m) with
PT Turbo and manual transaxle |
| Wheels |
2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Standard - Base |
| Type and material |
Steel |
| Size |
15 x 6.0 |
| Standard - Touring |
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum, painted
(optional chrome-clad); unique chrome-clad design
with 2.4L Turbo engine) |
| Size |
16 x 6.0 |
| Standard - Limited
Edition |
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum, chrome-clad |
| Size |
16 x 6.0 |
| Standard - PT Turbo |
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum, chrome-plated |
| Size |
17 x 6.0 |
| Tires |
2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Standard - Base |
| Size and type |
P195/65R15 89T all-season
touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Revs per mile (km) |
839 (521) |
| Standard - Touring
and Limited Edition |
| Size and type |
P205/55R16 89T all-season
touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Revs per mile (km) |
840 (522) |
| Standard - PT Turbo |
| Size and type |
P205/50R17 93H black
sidewall all-season performance |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle RS-A |
| Revs per mile (km) |
832 (517) |
| Brakes
(a) |
2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Standard
- Base, Touring and Limited Edition |
| Front |
Size and type
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11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented
disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
with ABS and low-speed traction control |
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Swept area
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85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
Size and type
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10.62 x 0.35 (260 x 9)
solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston caliper ABS
and low-speed traction control |
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Swept area
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85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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| Standard
- Optional - (BR4) |
| Front |
Size and type
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11 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented
disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
with ABS and low-speed traction control |
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Swept area
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85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
Size and type
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10.62 x 0.47 (260 x 12)
solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston caliper with
ABS and low-speed traction control |
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Swept area
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85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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| Standard
- Optional - (BRK) |
| Front |
Size and type
|
11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented
disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
and ABS |
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Swept area
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85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
Size and type
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228 mm drum and ABS |
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Swept area
|
85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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| Standard
- Optional - (BRB) |
| Front |
Size and type
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11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented
disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper |
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Swept area
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85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
Size and type
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220 mm drum |
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Swept area
|
85.7
sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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