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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Specs

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All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2.4-Liter, DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI I-4
Type and Description Standard
Displacement 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0)
Valve System Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, stamped steel roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
Fuel Injection Sequential multiport, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Power (SAE net) 150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm - 62.5 bhp/liter
Torque (SAE net) 162 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6240 electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane R+M/2
Oil Capacity 4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity 7.4 qt. (7.0L)
Emission Controls Three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensor, internal engine features, EGR(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight 1000 lbs. (450 kg)
(20 sq. ft. maximum allowable frontal area)
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) 21/28 - manual
20/24 - automatic
(a) With manual transmission meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations in all markets; with the automatic transmission meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards in California, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Maine and LEV regulations in all other markets.

Transmission Manual 5-Speed Automatic, 4-Speed OD
Availability Standard Automatic
Description Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward ratios;reverse brake; cable-operated, three-plane shifter Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios    
   1st 3.50 2.84
   2nd 1.96 1.57
   3rd 1.36 1.00
   4th 0.971 0.69
   5th 0.811 -
   Reverse 3.42 2.21
Final Drive 3.45 3.91
Overall Top-Gear 2.8 2.694

Dimensions & Capacities (a) 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Wheelbase 103.0 (2616)
Track, Front 58.3 (1481)
Track, Rear 58.2 (1478)
Overall Length 168.8 (4288)
Overall Width @ Front Seat 67.1 (1705)
Overall Height 63.0 (1601)
Ground Clearance 6.0 (152)
Estimated Curb Weight,
lbs. (kg)
3108 (1411) - manual transaxle;
3190 (1448) - automatic transaxle
Weight Distribution, % F/R 59/41 - with manual transmission at curb weight
Drag Coefficient 0.379
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.

Accomodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity 2 3
Head Room 40.4 (1026) 39.6 (1006)
Leg Room 40.6 (1032) 40.8 (1038)
Shoulder Room 54.6 (1386) 53.9 (1368.4)
Knee Clearance - 2.6 (65.8)
Hip Room 54.0 (1372) 46.8 (1188)
SAE Volume 51.8 cu. ft. (1.47 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 19.0 cu. ft. (0.538 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume Rear Seats Out 64.2 cu. ft. (1.82 cu. m)
Load Capacity 115 lbs. (52 kg)
EPA Interior Volume Index 120.2 cu. ft. (3.41 cu. m)


Suspension 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Front MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar
Rear Trailing arms, twist beam axle with integral tubular stabilizer bar, Watt's linkage, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers and link-type stabilizer bar

Steering 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 16.4:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.85 with base tires and manual transmission,
2.55 with 16-inch tires and/or automatic transmission
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.5 ft. (11.1 m) with base tires and manual transmission
40.0 ft. (12.2 m) with 16-inch tires and/or automatic transmission

Wheels and Tires Standard Optional
Wheels
Type and Material Steel disc Cast aluminum
Size 15" x 6" 16" x 6"
Tires
Size and Type P195/65R15 all-season touring P205/55R16 all-season
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Eagle LS Goodyear Eagle LS

Brakes Standard Optional
Front
Size and Type 11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper 11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper with ABS
Swept Area 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm) 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 8.66 x 1.57 (220 x 40) drum 10.62 x 0.35 (269 x 9) solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS and EVBP
Swept Area 85.7 sq. in. (553 sq. cm) 149.8 sq. in. (996 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Tandem diaphragm, vacuum Tandem diaphragm, vacuum