Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible GT
The Convertible’s dramatic styling gives it tremendous cruise-compliant curb appeal. The PT's sheet metal proclaims its idealized intentions without embarrassment or affectation. It's a shame the hood doesn’t stow flat; the baby-carriage back end violates the PT's vanitude. Luckily, the St. Louis arch bisecting the cabin draws the eye away from the rear, helping to maintain focus on the PT Cruiser Convertible's flowing lines.
The PT Cruiser Convertible’s upgraded interior doesn’t quite live up to the exterior spizzarkle. While the level of fit and finish is unassailable-- a remarkable achievement given the price point-- the all-important center stack has more than a whiff of rental car to it. The radio sets the tone; it’s a cheap-looking unit with a digital display harkening back to the entirely wrong era (the ’70’s). The wet-look plastic surrounding the instrument cluster and sheltering the passenger airbag is a feeble attempt to echo the painted metal dashboards of 50’s land yachts. The gauges themselves are typographically bland and slightly too small. Wherever you look, it’s quality over flair.
Which is just as well. The GT's 2.4-liter four-cylinder turbo brings new meaning to the word “overkill”. As soon as you crest 4000rpms in first or second gear, the front wheels start slip sliding away. Combine this with body flex and a bit of wheel hop and, well, let’s just say it’s best to let those 230 horses graze. Pistonheads are advised to buy the less powerful variant and chill.
Convertible GT
Curb Weight: 3458 lbs
Engine: 2.4-liter HO Turbo DOHC, 16-valve
Horsepower: 230hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 245ft-lb @ 2400 - 4500 rpm
Drive Type: front wheel drive
0 to 60: 7 seconds
1/4 Mile: 15.4 secs @ 92mph
Price as Tested: $30,285
Top Speed: 120 [limited]
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