Chrysler PT-Cruiser BHP
The Chrysler PT-Cruiser has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited CRD produces 119 BHP, while the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition CRD produces 148 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
26 recorded variants, from 119–148 BHP.
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Popular Chrysler PT-Cruiser BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser Limited | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition Auto | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition CRD | 2007 | 2,148 cc | Diesel | 148 BHP |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition L Auto | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP |
| PT Cruiser Touring L Auto | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,148 cc | Diesel | 2004–2007 | 119–148 BHP | 299.5–300 Nm | 6 |
| 1,996 cc | Petrol | 2001–2004 | 140 BHP | 187.9–188.3 Nm | 7 |
| 2,429 cc | Petrol | 2005–2007 | 141–143 BHP | 214.1–214.2 Nm | 13 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition Auto | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 106 mph | |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition CRD | 2007 | 2,148 cc | Diesel | 148 BHP | 149.6 PS | 300 Nm | 110 kW | 12.1 sec | 113 mph |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition L Auto | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 106 mph | |
| PT Cruiser Limited | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 10.6 sec | 121 mph |
| PT Cruiser Touring L Auto | 2007 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 11.5 sec | 106 mph |
| PT Cruiser Classic CRD | 2006 | 2,148 cc | Diesel | 148 BHP | 149.6 PS | 300 Nm | 110 kW | 12.1 sec | 113 mph |
| PT Cruiser Classic L | 2006 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 10.6 sec | 121 mph |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition Auto | 2006 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 106 mph | |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition CRD | 2006 | 2,148 cc | Diesel | 148 BHP | 149.6 PS | 300 Nm | 110 kW | 113 mph | |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition L Auto | 2006 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 11.5 sec | 106 mph |
| PT Cruiser Limited | 2006 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 10.6 sec | 121 mph |
| PT Cruiser Touring Auto | 2006 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 106 mph | |
| PT Cruiser Touring CRD | 2006 | 2,148 cc | Diesel | 148 BHP | 149.6 PS | 300 Nm | 110 kW | 12.1 sec | 113 mph |
| PT Cruiser Touring | 2006 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 141 BHP | 142.8 PS | 214.2 Nm | 105 kW | 10.6 sec | 121 mph |
| PT Cruiser Classic | 2005 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 214.1 Nm | 106.6 kW | 10.6 sec | 121 mph |
| PT Cruiser GT | 2005 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 214.1 Nm | 106.6 kW | 10.6 sec | 121 mph |
| PT Cruiser Limited CRD | 2005 | 2,148 cc | Diesel | 119 BHP | 120.6 PS | 299.5 Nm | 88.7 kW | 12.1 sec | 114 mph |
| PT Cruiser Limited | 2005 | 2,429 cc | Petrol | 143 BHP | 145 PS | 214.1 Nm | 106.6 kW | 10.6 sec | 121 mph |
| PT Cruiser Classic CRD | 2004 | 2,148 cc | Diesel | 119 BHP | 120.6 PS | 299.5 Nm | 88.7 kW | 114 mph | |
| PT Cruiser Classic | 2004 | 1,996 cc | Petrol | 140 BHP | 142 PS | 188.3 Nm | 104.4 kW | 11.1 sec | 118 mph |
| PT Cruiser Sport | 2004 | 1,996 cc | Petrol | 140 BHP | 141.5 PS | 187.9 Nm | 104 kW | 11.1 sec | 118 mph |
| PT Cruiser Classic | 2003 | 1,996 cc | Petrol | 140 BHP | 142 PS | 188.3 Nm | 104.4 kW | 11.1 sec | 118 mph |
| PT Cruiser Limited Auto | 2003 | 1,996 cc | Petrol | 140 BHP | 142 PS | 188.3 Nm | 104.4 kW | 12.8 sec | 103 mph |
| PT Cruiser Touring | 2003 | 1,996 cc | Petrol | 140 BHP | 142 PS | 188.3 Nm | 104.4 kW | 11.1 sec | 118 mph |
| PT Cruiser Limited Edition | 2001 | 1,996 cc | Petrol | 140 BHP | 141.5 PS | 187.9 Nm | 104 kW | 11.1 sec | 118 mph |
| PT Cruiser Touring Edition A | 2001 | 1,996 cc | Petrol | 140 BHP | 141.5 PS | 187.9 Nm | 104 kW | 12.8 sec | 103 mph |
Chrysler PT-Cruiser BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Chrysler PT-Cruiser?
Recorded horsepower for the Chrysler PT-Cruiser is 119–148 BHP across 26 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Chrysler PT-Cruiser engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 148 BHP, from the 2,148 cc Diesel.
Which Chrysler PT-Cruiser year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 148 BHP, recorded for 2007.
What torque is recorded for the Chrysler PT-Cruiser?
Recorded torque is 187.9–300 Nm on the 26 variants that include it.