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Used 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Features & Specs

Overview

Overview
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Engine Typegasgasgas
Transmission5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Drive Trainfront wheel drivefront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4
Combined MPG232121
Total Seating555
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Drive Train

Drive Train
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Drive typefront wheel drivefront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Transmission5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed automatic

Fuel & MPG

Fuel & MPG
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EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)21/26 mpg19/24 mpg18/24 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)315.0/390.0 mi.285.0/360.0 mi.270.0/360.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity15.0 gal.15.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Combined MPG232121
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded

Engine

Engine
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Torque165 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm165 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm210 ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm
Base engine size2.4 L2.4 L2.4 L
Horsepower150 hp @ 5100 rpm150 hp @ 5100 rpm180 hp @ 5200 rpm
Turning circle36.7 ft.36.7 ft.37.9 ft.
Valves161616
Base engine typegasgasgas
Cam typeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4

Safety

Safety
Starting MSRP: $15,970
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2 rear headrestsyesyesyes
front seatbelt pretensionersyesyesyes
Rear door child safety locksyesyesyes
dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbagsyesyesyes
Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakesyesyesno
engine immobilizeryesyesyes
Rear center 3-point beltyesyesyes
child seat anchorsyesyesyes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivationyesyesyes
Rear height adjustable headrestsyesyesyes
2 front headrestsyesyesyes
tire pressure monitoringyesyesyes
front fog/driving lightsnoyesyes
remote anti-theft alarm systemnoyesyes
electronic brakeforce distributionnonoyes
4-wheel ABSnonoyes
traction controlnonoyes
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakesnonoyes

In-Car Entertainment

In-Car Entertainment
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AM/FM CD-controller stereoyesyesyes
mast antennayesyesyes
4 total speakersyesyesyes
satellite radio satellite radionoyesyes
auxiliary audio inputnoyesyes

Comfort & Convenience

Comfort & Convenience
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front and rear cupholdersyesyesyes
front seatback storageyesyesyes
cargo area lightyesyesyes
front and rear door pocketsyesyesyes
retained accessory poweryesyesyes
tilt-adjustable steering wheelyesyesyes
Dual vanity mirrorsyesnono
power steeringyesyesyes
Air conditioningnoyesyes
cruise controlnoyesyes
front reading lightsnoyesyes
Dual illuminating vanity mirrorsnoyesyes
Rear floor matsnoyesyes
12V rear power outlet(s)noyesyes
leather steering wheelnonoyes
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)nonoyes

Power Feature

Power Feature
Starting MSRP: $15,970
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2 one-touch power windowsyesyesyes
remote keyless power door locksyesyesyes
Heated mirrorsyesyesyes
Power mirrorsnoyesyes

Instrumentation

Instrumentation
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compassyesyesyes
external temperature displayyesyesyes
trip computeryesyesyes
tachometeryesyesyes
low fuel level warningyesyesyes
clockyesyesyes

Front Seats

Front Seats
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Front head room39.2 in.39.2 in.39.2 in.
bucket front seatsyesyesyes
Front shoulder room53.8 in.53.8 in.53.8 in.
Front leg room40.6 in.40.6 in.40.6 in.
Front hip room50.1 in.50.1 in.50.1 in.
clothyesnono
premium clothnoyesno
height adjustable driver seatnoyesyes
fold flat passenger seatnoyesyes
6 -way power driver seatnoyesyes
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar supportnoyesyes
premium leathernonoyes
multi-level heating driver seatnonoyes
multi-level heating passenger seatnonoyes

Rear Seats

Rear Seats
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Rear head room39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.
Rear hip Room46.7 in.46.7 in.46.7 in.
Rear leg room40.9 in.40.9 in.40.9 in.
Rear shoulder room53.6 in.53.6 in.53.6 in.
rear ventilation ductsyesyesyes
Split-folding rear seatbackyesyesyes

Measurements

Measurements
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Front track58.3 in.58.3 in.58.3 in.
Maximum cargo capacity62.7 cu.ft.62.7 cu.ft.62.7 cu.ft.
Curb weight3070 lbs.3222 lbs.3222 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place21.6 cu.ft.21.6 cu.ft.21.6 cu.ft.
Drag Coefficient0.39 Cd.0.39 Cd.0.39 Cd.
Length168.9 in.168.9 in.168.9 in.
Maximum towing capacity1000 lbs.1000 lbs.1000 lbs.
Ground clearance6.0 in.6.0 in.6.0 in.
Height63.0 in.63.0 in.63.0 in.
EPA interior volume120.5 cu.ft.120.5 cu.ft.120.5 cu.ft.
Wheel base103.0 in.103.0 in.103.0 in.
Width67.1 in.67.1 in.67.1 in.
Rear track58.4 in.58.4 in.58.4 in.

Colors

Colors
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Exterior Colors
  • Sunset Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Surf Blue Pearlcoat
  • Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Cool Vanilla Clearcoat
  • Stone White Clearcoat
  • Silver Steel Metallic Clearcoat
  • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Sunset Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Surf Blue Pearlcoat
  • Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat
  • Cool Vanilla Clearcoat
  • Stone White Clearcoat
  • Silver Steel Metallic Clearcoat
  • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Melbourne Green Pearlcoat
  • Sunset Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Surf Blue Pearlcoat
  • Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Cool Vanilla Clearcoat
  • Stone White Clearcoat
  • Silver Steel Metallic Clearcoat
  • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Melbourne Green Pearlcoat
Interior Colors
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, premium cloth
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, premium leather
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, cloth
  • Pastel Slate Gray, premium cloth
  • Pastel Slate Gray, premium leather
  • Pastel Slate Gray, cloth
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, premium cloth
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, premium leather
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, cloth
  • Pastel Slate Gray, premium cloth
  • Pastel Slate Gray, premium leather
  • Pastel Slate Gray, cloth
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, premium cloth
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, premium leather
  • Pastel Pebble Beige, cloth
  • Pastel Slate Gray, premium cloth
  • Pastel Slate Gray, premium leather
  • Pastel Slate Gray, cloth

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels
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inside mounted spare tireyesyesyes
P195/65R15 89T tiresyesnono
Steel spare wheelyesyesyes
full wheel coversyesnono
temporary spare tireyesyesyes
All season tiresyesyesno
steel wheelsyesnono
15 x 6.0 in. wheelsyesnono
P205/55R16 89T tiresnoyesno
16 x 6.0 in. wheelsnoyesno
alloy wheelsnoyesno
205/50R17 89T tiresnonoyes
polished alloy wheelsnonoyes
17 x 6.0 in. wheelsnonoyes
Performance tiresnonoyes

Suspension

Suspension
Starting MSRP: $15,970
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torsion beam rear suspensionyesyesyes
front independent suspensionyesyesyes
MacPherson strut front suspensionyesyesyes
Stabilizer bar stabilizer baryesyesyes

Warranty

Warranty
Starting MSRP: $15,970
Starting MSRP: $19,785
Starting MSRP: $23,515
Basic3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Rust5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Inventory

Inventory
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