2000 PT Cruiser Specs
- The PT Cruiser was designed to resemble a hot rod from the 1930s.Paul Piebinga/Photodisc/Getty Images
The PT Cruiser was introduced in March of 2000 and was the third car developed by Chrysler that featured retro-styling. The 2000 PT Cruiser seats up to five people and has a hatchback. Following the introduction of the vehicle in 2000, it won Motor Trend's Car of the Year in 2001. - The interior volume of the 2000 PT Cruiser is 120 cubic feet.Car interior image by mashe from Fotolia.com
The 2000 PT Cruiser features a 2.4 L,16-valve four-cylinder engine. The engine system runs on multi-point fuel injection. This vehicle has a twist-beam axle rear suspension system, four-wheel disc brakes, a system for lateral motion control and stabilizer bar. Transmission systems are available in four-speed automatic or manual five speed. The 2000 PT Cruiser averages between 20 and 26 mpg and can reach a maximum speed of 125 mph. - The 2000 PT Cruiser features halogen lights and power one-touch windows.classic car image by Mariusz Blach from Fotolia.com
The 2000 PT Cruiser factory color options include Bright Silver Metallic, Deep Cranberry Pearl and Stone White. A roof rack with adjustable crossbars and side-by-side storage was optional. The 2000 PT Cruiser Limited Edition features chrome accents and a compact disc player. The Limited Edition PT Cruiser originally retailed for $19,295. - The Limited Edition model features leather front seats and power moon roof.classic car image by Mariusz Blach from Fotolia.com
One factory interior color scheme was offered in the 2000 PT Cruiser, Dark Taupe over Light Pearl Beige. The vehicle offered removable three-passenger rear seating for additional storage. Supplemental side airbags were available as an option, in addition to standard driver and passenger front airbags. A front passenger under-seat storage bin was also optional. - Children in the 2000 PT Cruiser are secured through the LATCH system.Familiarize Your Kid with seatbelts image by Maciej Zatonski from Fotolia.com
The 2000 PT Cruiser features the LATCH--Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children--system for safe seating. Also, this year and model marked Chrysler's first-ever application of the center rear seat, three-point Unibelt restraint system, which includes lap belts. Front seat belt pretensioners were standard on this introductory model. The Limited Edition model features a theft-deterrent system, remote keyless entry and power locks.
