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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base 4dr Wagon

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, Small Wagon, Sport Utility Vehicle
20 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Small Wagon
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Sport Utility Vehicle
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
107.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3124
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
26
Engine Type:
Gas I-4
Displacement:
2.4L/148
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
150 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
162 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
McPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size:
T125/70R15
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.36 x 0.51
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
15.0
Wheelbase (in):
103
Length, Overall (in):
168.9
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
100
Engine Order Code:
EDZ
Trans Order Code:
DD5
Trans Type:
5
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.50
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.42
Clutch Size (in):
8.98
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.94
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
6.6
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
.95
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
.63
Spare Wheel Size (in):
15 x 4
Spare Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
18
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.5
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.94 x 0.9
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
8.66 x 1.57
Front Head Room (in):
40.4
Front Leg Room (in):
40.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.6
Front Hip Room (in):
54.0
Second Head Room (in):
39.6
Second Leg Room (in):
40.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.9
Second Hip Room (in):
46.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
67.9
Height, Overall (in):
63.0
Track Width, Front (in):
58.3
Track Width, Rear (in):
58.2
Min Ground Clearance (in):
4.49
Liftover Height (in):
23.3


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