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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base 4DR FWD

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

$15,935 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.9 sec

0-60 mph

16.8 sec

@ 81 mph

Horsepower • Torque
150 hp

Power

162 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,112 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

Chrysler

Model:

PT Cruiser

Trim:

Base 4DR FWD

Style:

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$15,935

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,112 lbs

Length:

168.8 in.

Width:

67.1 in.

Height:

63 in.

Wheelbase:

103 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.4

MPG:

20 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

15 gal. / 345 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

150 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

162 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

2.4l I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,400 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.87 sec

0-60 mph:

9.24 sec

0-100 mph:

29.39 sec

Top Speed:

117 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.77 sec @ 66.3 mph

¼ mile:

16.75 sec @ 80.5 mph

½ mile:

26.77 sec @ 97.1 mph

1 mile:

43.85 sec @ 111 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65SR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65SR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.94

Gear Ratios

1: 2.84

2: 1.57

3: 1

4: 0.69

5: 0.81

R: 2.21

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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