Introduced: Nov 04, 2002 at the SEMA trade show in Las Vegas, NV.
PT Cruiser Big Sky Concept
Introduced: Nov 04, 2002 at the SEMA trade show in
Las Vegas, NV.
While the PT Super Cruiser is all about performance, the Chrysler PT Big Sky AWD is about a new level of luxury for the award-winning PT Cruiser. Featuring a new twist on open-air technology, the Chrysler PT Big Sky has an innovative five-panel glass lamella roof system, which opens wide enough for both front and rear seat occupants to get a full view of the sky.
Designed by Webasto Roof Systems, Rochester Hills, Mich., the lamella roof system includes five separate panels. The first stationary panel acts as a vent, while the remaining four retractable panels stack vertically at the rear of the window opening. The roof panels and side windows are tinted using Solutia Automotive's (Troy, Mich.) innovative new process that laminates a color interlayer called Vanceva™ between two pieces of tempered glass to create a unique tint to match the body color. This new process provides more UV protection, intrusion resistance, sound deadening qualities and weight reduction compared with tempered glass.
ASC Southfield, Mich., provided the PT Big Sky features a unique ground effects package, that includes custom front and rear fascias, wheel flares and fog lamp treatment. The rear fascia was modified to accept the Borla dual exhaust system, while the modified front fascia features a new open-air appearance, with silver recessed mesh on the lower portion. The profile view highlights the polished stainless steel surround trim that accent the custom Solutia tinted windows, chrome-trimmed side mirrors and chrome trimmed body side moldings. Other features include 18-inch BBS wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 tires and stainless steel brake rotors and calipers on all four wheels. The custom rear fascia features an integrated bumper and Borla dual exhaust. PPG created the Merlot custom paint color.
The more luxurious interior of the PT Big Sky is done in light pearl beige with leather seating and door trim provided by Seton, Troy, Mich. Johnson Controls Inc. created the custom front seats, which feature a W.E.T. Inc. Comfort Cools ™ system for heating and cooling. The interior also includes a Panasonic custom entertainment system with DVD video and true multi-channel surround sound. As part of the entertainment system, four video screens are integrated into the vehicle, including a seven-inch flip out LCD monitor on the instrument panel, two LCD monitors in the back of the front seats and a 15-inch removable LCD monitor in the cargo area mounted to the sliding cargo system, which was designed and manufactured by Webasto Roof Systems.
The only PT Cruiser with an all-wheel drive
system, the PT Big Sky uses technology to offer better traction and complement
the luxury features of this show car. While this one-of-a-kind PT Cruiser came
from Chrysler Group, ASC Creative Services performed the custom work and
integration based on a design created in conjunction with the Chrysler Group.
PT Cruiser Big Sky Concept
Introduced: Nov 04, 2002 at the SEMA trade show in Las Vegas, NV.