Chrysler 2006 PT Cruiser - Suspension Specifications; Front Suspension; Rear Suspension; Steering Specifications

Chrysler Brand Product Information 22
2006
C H R Y S L E R P T C R U I S E R
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R ___________________________________________________________________ 2/3
Front
Head room ___________________________________________________________________ 39.2 (996)
Leg room ___________________________________________________________________ 40.6 (1032)
Shoulder room _______________________________________________________________ 53.8 (1368)
Hip room ____________________________________________________________________50.1 (1273)
SAE volume ________________________________________________________49.6 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m)
Seat travel ____________ 9.0 (228) horizontal—All; 1.38 (35) vertical with optional power height adjuster
Recliner range ______________________________________________________________________ 54°
Rear
Head room __________________________________________________________________ 39.5 (1003)
Leg room ____________________________________________________________________40.9 (1039)
Shoulder room _______________________________________________________________ 53.6 (1360)
Hip room ____________________________________________________________________46.7 (1186)
SAE volume ________________________________________________________49.3 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume aft of rear seat ________________________________________21.6 cu. ft. (0.61 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume rear seat out __________________________________________62.7 cu. ft. (1.78 cu. m)
Load Capacity _______________________________________________________________ 115 lbs. (52 kg)
EPA Interior Volume Index _____________________________________________120.5 cu. ft. (3.411 cu. m)
BODY
Layout ________________________________________________Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction __________________________________________________________________ Steel unibody
SUSPENSION
Ride-tuned for Base and Touring; Sport-tuned for GT
Front _____MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar
Rear __________ Trailer arms, twist beam axle, Watt linkage, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers
STEERING
Type __________________________________________________________________Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio _________________________________________________________________________ 18:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) ______________________________ 3.1 with base tires and manual transaxle;
3.0 with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle;
2.8 with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle;
2.6 with GT (17-inch tires)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ________________ 36.7 ft. (11.2 m) with base tires and manual transaxle;
37.9 ft. (11.6 m) with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle;
40.2 ft. (12.3 m) with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle;
42.0 ft. (12.8 m) with GT and automatic transaxle;
40.2 ft. (12.2 m) with GT and manual transaxle
SPECIFICATIONS