Chrysler Shows PT Speedster Concept AT SEMA

[Mean Green]

Developed by and for true hot rod enthusiasts, the PT Speedster is equipped with a Borla dual exhaust, and generates 235 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, courtesy of the Mopar Performance Parts Stage 1 Turbo Upgrade kit. Four-wheel slotted disc brakes with twin-piston calipers from Stainless Steel Brakes add to the PT Speedster’s performance capability.

The Chrysler PT Speedster’s aggressive stance begins with a lowered suspension, courtesy of a Mopar Performance Stage 2 coilover suspension kit and a Mopar decklid spoiler. Budnik Wheels provided 18-inch custom wheels, which are wrapped in Bridgestone Fusion ZRi P235/40R18 tires. Mopar also contributes a sway bar kit, turbo boost gauge, blow-off valve and Hurst short-throw shifter. Custom floor mats were provided by Falcon Enterprises, and custom badging by Craft Originators.

A unique hood scoop from Quality Metalcrafters adorns the hood, while Katzkin leather seats and custom two-tone Brilliant Black over Viper Red paint adds to the dramatic appearance of the Chrysler PT Speedster.


SWEET! Wonder if it would come with a warranty [:I]

[Mr.Blonde]

i would love to see a pic of the spoiler

[strangelove]

Wow the wheels and stance on that cruiser is perfect, 18" Budnik wheels and Bridgestone Fusions, with the coilover suspension fills the fenders nicely. Thats the look I'm going for.

[Capt Kidd]

So where did they mount the boost gauge? What is the part number for the stage 1?

[PTGT_Boy]

If that comes with a warranty, I'll be demanding DCX to warranty Stage 1 .

[Mr.Barton]

So, DC hears the cries for mopar parts to be under warranty, a hoods scoop, and a more sporty PT for people who dont just drive A to B.

Did they take a page from toyota and make mopar parts under warranty, sell a scooped hood via mopar, and become the great company that we can be proud of? NO!

Ok, but since they plan to make a cruiser with mopar stage upgrades and sexy parts under warrany, they have to make stage 1 for turbo pt owners covered under warrany to make sure current PT owners dont get mad, think they should have gotten a honda accord V6-6-speed, Acura RSX-S, even think they should have waited for the Scion Tc and get a faster, more reliable car, for less money, and with TRD parts covered by a real warranty, and mabye the PTs great looks dont overcome the companies crappy thinking..................


*Deep breath in*


That they might not buy the next gen PT cruiser?


@##$ NO! They make a special model that gets our mouths wet and charge a price that gonna be so high its silly!


Sorry for the monster post but I got my cruiser thinking mopar would be covered only to find out after its not. Thats just my rant!

[Kirby]

The truth is; many of us know that modified suspension(springs & perf. shocks), mild tweaks to power, brake upgrades, and some "for real rubber" turns the PT into a pretty Darn good road vehicle.

I'll wager that if DC produced a limited edition that it would sell out immediately, cause some much needed buzz, and dramatically increase sales of our beloved PT![8)]

[Jeff V]

I think the idea that "if they make a performance vehicle with Stage-I-like-qualities with warranty means they should warranty Stage I for vehicles already sold" is flawed.

They will purposely not warrant existing Stage I's as a strategic fit with their overall objective - SELL CARS and milk the PT for everything they can get out of it.

This latest move to warrant a next-gen PT with Stage I qualities was probably thought of a long time before they marketed Stage I in the first place.

[PTGT_Boy]

The next gen PT will probably have the Stage 1 PCM, but probably won't be referred as Stage 1 (rather it would be considered stock). Maybe Stage 2 will become Stage 1 for the next gen. []