Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000-10) Engine Unknown Production approx 1.35 million Registration Number GF 52 WMB CHRYSLER SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623652517005… The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro styled compact automobile launched by Chrysler as a 5-door hatchback in early 2000 and as a 2-door convertible in early 2005 Designed by Bryan Nesbitt the car is said to evoke the spirit and style of a 1930’s Street Rod the 2000 PT Cruiser grew out of a collaboration among Robert A. Lutz, who was an executive at Chrysler at the time, Bryan Nesbitt, a designer, as well as Dr. Clotaire Rapaille. The PT Cruiser was manufactured at Toluca Car Assembly in Toluca, Mexico. and also at EUROSTAR Automobilwerk in Graz, Austria, for global markets (outside North America) Originally intended as a Plymouth, there were numerous version of the car over the years. While the body style remained consistent from year to year, Models included the Classic Edition, Limited Edition, Touring Edition, “Dream Cruiser”, “Street Cruiser”, “Pacific Coast Highway Edition” and PT Cruiser GT with a range different engines.The U.S. version came standard with a 2.4 L four-cylinder gasoline engine. In addition to this standard model, a 2.2 L four-cylinder diesel engine built by Mercedes Benz was also available in Europe, Asia, and South Africa. A 2.0 L engine (D4RE) was also available outside the U.S. It produced 140 hp (100 kW) SAE at 6500 rpm with 130 lb·ft (180 N·m) of torque at 4800 rpm. The PT Cruiser was updated for 2006 to include scalloped headlights, and a new ‘chrome’ grille Shot at Cars in the Park, Lichfield 07:07:2013 REF: 89-545
