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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base 4dr Wagon
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, Small Station Wagon, Subcompact
21 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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21 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
Small Station Wagon
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Subcompact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
98.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3070
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
26
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.4L/148
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
150 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
165 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Twist beam
Front Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
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):
10.62 x 0.35
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
15.0
Wheelbase (in):
103.0
Length, Overall (in):
168.9
Advanced Technical Data
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
6
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
23
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
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.55
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.94
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
510
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Order Code:
TNC
Rear Tire Order Code:
TNC
Spare Tire Order Code:
TBC
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
18.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
36.7
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11 x 0.9
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
8.97 x 1.57
Front Head Room (in):
39.2
Front Leg Room (in):
40.6
Front Shoulder Room (in):
53.8
Front Hip Room (in):
49.6
Second Head Room (in):
39.5
Second Leg Room (in):
40.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.6
Second Hip Room (in):
41.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
67.1
Height, Overall (in):
63.0
Track Width, Front (in):
58.3
Track Width, Rear (in):
58.2
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.5
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