The current model is not based on Neon mechanicals. It
has the 2.4 liter motor form base model vans, stratos,
etc... The tranny comes from a van. The current motor
makes 150 HP. In 2002 Chrysler will offer a turbo
charged version with approx 200 HP.
John Holliday
67 sprite
future PT Cruiser (January)
--- Richard Shipman <mbelect@mindspring.com> wrote:
> I too have been following the roll-out of the PT
> Cruiser. I've been to the
> dealer twice to see one and they never have one. I
> finally got to sit in one
> at our local mall where Chrysler had a display.
>
> I love it and have started saving-up to get one. I
> figure by the time I save
> enough, they will be more available.
>
> I looked under the hood and the engine is really
> crammed-in there. There's
> really no room for a larger engine. When I asked the
> Chrysler Rep. about it,
> he told me they are working on a turbo version to
> satisify the customers
> looking for more power.
>
> Richard
>
>
> >
> >Good point Jay...and about the only negative I've
> heard from the magazines is
> >that it's underpowered. If they get enough
> complaints, maybe they'll offer a
> >more powerful engine.
> >
> >RH
> >
>
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