1998 - Chrysler - PT Cruiser

Technical Specs of This Model
1. PT Cruiser 1998
2. PT Cruiser 2001
General Information
Make Chrysler
Model PT Cruiser
Production Year 1998
Country
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S MPV
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2616 mm     (103 in)
Front Track 1481 mm     (58,3 in)
Rear Track 1478 mm     (58,2 in)
Length 4288 mm     (168,8 in)
Width 1705 mm     (67,1 in)
Height 1601 mm     (63 in)
Ground Clearance 166 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1418 kg     (3123,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %59 / %41
Fuel Capacity 57 litre   (12,5 Imp gal ,  15,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,379
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chrysler
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2429 cc     (148,23 cu in)
Bore 87,5 mm     (3,44 in)
Stroke 101,4 mm     (3,99 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,86
Unitary Capacity 607,25 cc/cylinder    (37,06 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,4 : 1
Fuel System Type SMPFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 150 HP     (111,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 220 N.m     (162,4 lb.ft ,  22,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 194,2 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 105,8 HP/ton    (78,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61,8 HP/litre    (46 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 8,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,7 s    @ 134 km/h    (83,2 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 185 km/h   (115 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,94 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,1 m    (36,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) TBA.TA.WL.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
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