In the past decade, Chrysler has remained way ahead of the pack when it comes to concept cars and innovative design. Fast on the heels of the Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler comes the PT Cruiser, the new headturner that one Chrysler designer aptly describes as "retro-yet-contemporary." Leading automotive journalists Matt DeLorenzo and John Lamm dissect every facet of PT (Personal Transportation) Cruiser development, performance, and marketing. In addition to examining design cues which recall any number of periods in American automotive history, DeLorenzo and Lamm explain the car's thoroughly modern amenities and technology, as well as the burgeoning aftermarket that is developing for the car. Also discussed are the Pronto Cruizer concept from which it arose, and GT Cruiser and Panel Cruiser customs developed by DaimlerChrysler for aftermarket auto shows.
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This review is from: Chrysler PT Cruiser (ColorTech) (Paperback)
Details on the development and production of the PT Cruiser, with notes on the show cars that led up to it, engineering choices and tradeoffs, and lots of very good color pictures. Answered a few of my questions (e.g. why Toluca, is it on the Neon platform, how did they get it approved!). Surprisingly good book given the time the Cruiser has been out and the potential for scamming on this popular car.
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More information, better pictures than I expected,
By "toolpack" (Teaneck, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chrysler PT Cruiser (ColorTech) (Paperback)
Details on the development and production of the PT Cruiser, with notes on the show cars that led up to it, engineering choices and tradeoffs, and lots of very good color pictures. Answered a few of my questions (e.g. why Toluca, is it on the Neon platform, how did they get it approved!). Surprisingly good book given the time the Cruiser has been out and the potential for scamming on this popular car.
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It's hard to believe that the PT Cruiser-one of the hottest commodities to ever hit the car market-grew out of a tiny concept car that few took seriously. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tall car, going retro, sedan delivery, front overhang, center stack, concept car, show car, seating position, cargo area Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
John Lamm, Panel Cruiser, Pronto Cruizer, United States, New Beetle, Tom Gale, Limited Edition, Art Deco, Bryan Nesbitt, Auburn Hills, Dodge Stratus, North American International Auto Show, Opel Zafira, Bob Lutz, Ernie Laginess, Neil Walling, Plymouth Prowler, Scott Wilkins New!
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It's hard to believe that the PT Cruiser-one of the hottest commodities to ever hit the car market-grew out of a tiny concept car that few took seriously. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tall car, going retro, sedan delivery, front overhang, center stack, concept car, show car, seating position, cargo area Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
John Lamm, Panel Cruiser, Pronto Cruizer, United States, New Beetle, Tom Gale, Limited Edition, Art Deco, Bryan Nesbitt, Auburn Hills, Dodge Stratus, North American International Auto Show, Opel Zafira, Bob Lutz, Ernie Laginess, Neil Walling, Plymouth Prowler, Scott Wilkins New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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