Chrysler Announces Pricing for Powered Up 2003 PT Turbo

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 2 Chrysler PT Cruiser customers impressed with the new PT Turbo's added power will be equally impressed with the price. Chrysler announced pricing today for the 2003 Chrysler PT Turbo, which will feature a base Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $22,290. The new 2003 Chrysler PT Turbo will arrive in North American Chrysler dealerships this fall.

Based on the Touring Edition of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, the PT Turbo model features a High Output, turbocharged 2.4-liter engine that creates 215 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 245 lb.-ft. of torque at 3600 rpm, with more than 90 percent of peak torque from 2300 to 5000 rpm.

"We now offer a variety of Chrysler PT Cruiser models ranging from $16,600 to $26,000, with the new PT Turbo fitting in nicely as yet another affordable vehicle in the lineup," said Tom Marinelli, Vice President-Chrysler Marketing. "For just over $22,000, performance-minded customers may own the quickest model in the PT Cruiser garage, with all of the same hallmark versatility and customization appeal that PT Cruiser is known for."

The PT Turbo marks the sixth factory-customized version of the segment- busting vehicle announced by the Chrysler Group. The PT Turbo joins the Flames, Woodie, Dream Cruiser Series 1 and Chrome Accents models, as well as the PT Cruiser Convertible, which goes on sale in early 2004.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Production

The 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (including the PT Turbo) is manufactured at the Chrysler Group's Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico. From its launch as a production vehicle in February 2000 through May 2002, more than 395,000 Chrysler PT Cruiser vehicles have been sold worldwide.

Chrysler PT Turbo Standard Features The 2003 Chrysler PT Turbo's list of standard features includes: 2.4-liter I-4 DOHC 16-valve intercooled High Output turbo-charged

engine Getrag heavy-duty 5-speed manual transaxle (automatic transaxle with AutoStick® available) Performance-tuned suspension Performance 4-wheel disc brakes and ABS with traction control 17" silver painted 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels P205/50HR17 all-season performance tires Body-color monotone front fascia with larger, lower openings Body-color monotone rear fascia with larger exhaust opening Large diameter chrome exhaust tip Body-color bodyside moldings "GT" badge on left liftgate, "2.4L TURBO" badge on right liftgate Performance front seats with unique cloth interior Driver seat manual lumbar adjuster Unique silver-faced cluster gauges with 140 mph speedometer Tachometer with "2.4L Turbo" badging Unique instrument panel accents "GT" embroidered front floor mats Silver painted shift ball Silver shifter bezel (automatic transaxle vehicles with AutoStick)