Chrysler PT Cruiser (ColorTech) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ (Author), John Lamm (Author) "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..." (more)
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Product Description

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." In the first book devoted solely to this remarkable new automobile, 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 that 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 to meet the desires of the 225,000 prospective buyers Chrysler has contacted since 1998. Also discussed are the PT Cruiser's $20,000 fully loaded MSRP, the Pronto Cruizer concept from which it arose, and GT Cruiser and Panel Cruiser customs developed for automotive aftermarket shows.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; illustrated edition edition (October 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760309884
• ISBN-13: 978-0760309889
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #628,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More information, better pictures than I expected, October 9, 2000

By	"toolpack" (Teaneck, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More information, better pictures than I expected, October 9, 2000

By	"toolpack" (Teaneck, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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.