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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Suspension Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Tires
Wheels
Brakes

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine	2.4-Liter, DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI I-4 BUX	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. - GT
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
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
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane R+M/2	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	Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features	Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
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
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	20/25 - automatic	19/25 - automatic	19/25 - automatic
Alternator	120-amp	136-amp	136-amp

Transaxle	Manual, 5-Speed	GETRAG, Manual, 5-Speed Overdrive	Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive
Availability	Standard - Base, Touring and Limited Edition	Standard - GT	Optional for all models (GT 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	-
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)		2005 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)
	GT	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	-
Recliner range		54°	-
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	2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Front	Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Rear	Steel unibody

Suspension	2005 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	2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Type	Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio	18:1
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 GT (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 GT and automatic transaxle
	40.2 ft. (12.2 m) with GT and manual transaxle

Wheels	2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Standard - Base and Touring
Type and material	Steel with bolt-on wheel covers with bright lug nut caps
Size	15 x 6.0
Standard - Limited
Type and material	Painted cast-aluminum
Size	16 x 6.0
Optional - Limited
Type and material	Chrome-clad cast aluminum (Two designs (1) for non-Turbo and (1) for 180HP Turbo)
Size	16 x 6.0
Standard - GT
Type and material	Chrome-plated cast aluminum
Size	17 x 6.0

Tires	2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Standard - Base and Touring
Size and type	P195/65R15 89T all-season touring
Mfr. and model	Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km)	839 (521)
Standard - Limited
Size and type	P205/55R16 89T all-season touring
Mfr. and model	Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile (km)	840 (522)
Standard - GT
Size and type	P205/50HR17 all-season extra load
Mfr. and model	Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Revs per mile (km)	832 (517)

Brakes (a)		2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Standard - Base, Touring and Limited
Front	Size and type	11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
	Swept area	227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and type	8.97 x 1.57 (228 x 40 mm) drum
	Swept area	88.8 sq. in. (573 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type		Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
Standard - GT
Front	Size and type	11 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
	Swept area	227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq.cm)
Rear	Size and type	10.62 x 0.47 (270 x 12) solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
	Swept area	85.7 sq. in. (553 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type		Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
Optional - Base, Touring and Limited
Front	Size and type	11 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
	Swept area	227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and type	8.97 x 1.57 (228 x 40 mm) drum and ABS
	Swept area	88.8 sq. in. (573 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type		Tandem diaphragm, vacuum