Stellantis Media Site 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible GT                                                Contact:                                                             Kristin                         Starnes                                                                                                Beth Ann                         Bayus                                                                                                                                                                                   2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible GT                                                                                                                                                           June 15, 2005,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               A high-output 2.4-liter turbocharged engine with a five-speed Getrag manual transaxle powers the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible GT. This turbo engine produces more horsepower for the 2006 model year, achieving 230 horsepower (164 kW) and 245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) of torque. A four-speed automatic transaxle with AutoStick® also is available. In addition to the standard features on the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Touring model, standard features on the GT model include a sport-tuned suspension with ABS four-wheel disc brakes and low-speed traction control, 140-mph speedometer, two-tone leather-trimmed seats, vinyl door trim bolsters, speed-sensitive power locks, power front windows with one-touch down feature, power exterior mirrors, air conditioning, 17-inch chrome-clad cast-aluminum wheels, an AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player and MP3 play capability, GT embroidered floor mats, 2.4-liter turbo/high-output badge, chrome lock knobs, leather-wrapped steering wheel with satin silver spokes, silver shift knob, bright pedals and large diameter bright exhaust tip, and a unique center stack bezel with Mini-Carbon technical design. Optional features include heated seats, an AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD radio and MP3 play capability and the new for 2006 Boston Acoustics premium sound system with a 368-watt amplifier. Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Magnesium Pearl Coat are new exterior colors for 2006, joining Linen Gold Pearl Coat, Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Cool Vanilla Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat and Black Clear Coat. New interior colors include Pastel Slate Gray and Pastel Pebble Beige. All 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertibles are built at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico alongside the Chrysler PT Cruiser.