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The Chrysler PT Turbo's turbocharged 2.4 litre engine creates 215 horsepower at 5000 rpm and a credible 245 lb.-ft. of torque at 3600 rpm, with more than 90 percent of peak torque from 2300 to 5000 rpm. The relatively small, lightweight PT Turbo should see 0 to 100 km/h times in the sub 8 second range.
The turbocharged engine was designed specifically for the PT Turbo. "We didn't just bolt on a turbo off the shelf and close the hood," said Larry Lyons, Vice President-Small Vehicle Product Team Engineering at the vehicle's introduction at the New York auto show. "This engine was created as a 200-plus horsepower motor for the PT Turbo from the beginning. This allowed us to make significant reliability improvements over turbo engines of the past," said Lyons.
The turbo engine has a redesigned engine cylinder block assembly, cylinder head assembly and crankshaft. Racing-style oil squirting mechanisms cool the pistons, which allows for higher output. Oil and water cooling for the turbocharger was optimised, and proper calibration of the turbo's wastegate and integrated turbo/exhaust manifold resulted in quicker boost, while providing better control of the turbo for reduced emissions and improved driveability.
2003 PT Turbo Specifications
Overall length: 168.8 inches
Overall width: 67.1 inches
Overall height: 63.0 inches
Wheelbase: 103.0 inches
Engine Description: 2.4-liter turbocharged and intercooled, DOHC, 16-valve, in-line four-cylinder
Displacement: 146.5 cubic inches
Construction: Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head, structural aluminum oil pan, oil-cooled pistons
Compression ratio: 8.1:1
Power (SAE net): 215 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 245 lb.-ft. @3600 rpm (90% peak @ 2300-5000 rpm)
Suspension description: Performance-tuned strut and coil assemblies
Front coils: 160 lb/inches stiffness
Rear coils: 140 lb/inches stiffness
Brakes Description: Performance ABS four-wheel disc with low-speed straction control
Front: 280mm x 28mm, vented, Colette 2+ caliper, 57mm diameter piston
Rear: 270mm x 12mm, solid, standard caliper, 36mm diameter piston
Exterior Colors: Black Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Deep Cranberry Pearl Coat, Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat, Light Almond Pearl Metallic Clear Coat, Onyx Green Pearl Coat, Patriot Blue Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Pearl Coat, Stone White Clear Coat
Interior Trim: Dark Slate Gray cloth standard with all exterior colors, Dark Slate Gray leather-trimmed seating available with all exterior colors
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