PT Cruiser Concepts
 

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Pronto

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Pronto Cruizer
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California Cruiser

" What might be."


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GT
The GT Cruiser concept borrows design cues from
classic American automobiles.

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PT Pickup:
In a fun look at the potential from this platform, the pickup vehicle conjures images of old Plymouth pickup trucks. Limited cargo capacity and load capacity hurt arguments for producing such a variation, but if Chevrolet is on to something with the SSR retro pickup, then Chrysler could have a low-cost alternative with this model.

PT Panel Van:
Original PT Cruiser product plans promised a panel van version in 2002 or 2003. With an increasing emphasis on cargo-toting flexibility, the Panel Cruiser could appeal to buyers who want a coupe but need more wagon-like abilities -- and it would be an attractive platform for customizers. Overseas, the Panel Cruiser could serve commercial duty in Europe and Japan where such vehicles are routinely used for deliveries.

PT Wagon:
Here's fanciful and even more functional variant of the PT Panel Van. If produced, it would certainly offer an interesting alterative to an SUV by adding more cargo space, or even a third row of seats. And it's a way-cooler choice than any other wagon currently out there.

4x4 Cruiser:
 Although PT Cruisers were seen running about Death Valley last year with an apparent 4x4 system, we suspect this may simply have been camouflaging another vehicle. Given the consumer desire it could find a market with the anti-SUV crowd.

Big Sky All Wheel Drive:
The only PT Cruiser with an all-wheel drive system has an innovative five-panel glass roof system, a unique ground effects package, the more luxurious interior is all about a new level of luxury.

Super Cruiser Concept:
Named "Super Cruiser" for its outstanding performance, this custom two-door Chrysler PT Cruiser features a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine that creates more than 300 horsepower.
 

PT Coupe Concept:
The Chrysler Group team began with a new PT Cruiser Convertible,
adding a permanent hard top and functional drop tail gate.
 

Evolution

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The Pteazer Roadster

lThe Pteazer Euro Sport Cruiser

Ron Jon Edition

Ron Jon Edition

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Building the PT Cruiser
CAR NEWS
PT Cruiser designer is a reluctant celebrity.
Published Date: 12/10/00:

Bryan Nesbitt, lead designer of the smash hit Chrysler PT Cruiser, we hear you're a rock star.

"Really?'' Nesbitt chuckles nervously, "I wouldn't say that.''

Nesbitt has just gone over the philosophy behind the car by pointing to styling features on his personal black Limited Edition (with the badges removed) five-speed Cruiser, customized with Eibach springs, 18-inch wheels and tires, and a Billabonic sticker on its rear window.
(It's leased--he has to return it in original condition.)

 "People who buy entry-level cars shouldn't have to drive cars that look entry-level", Nesbitt says.
He's been there.

 "I had just graduated from the Art Center College of Design in California in 1993 with lots of debt, my friends got jobs at Ford and Audi, but I couldn't get a job... it was a huge disappointment.''

He was working as a telemarketer in Phoenix when GM and Chrysler finally called. GM wasn't interested in hiring him, but his meeting with Chrysler "went really well.'' Two years later he was drawing the PT Cruiser.

Now he gets more attention than he wants. More and more car designers are becoming celebrities, and their employers are happy to help. When a PR guy says that people at a presentation in Milan, Italy, asked to take Nesbitt's photo in front of the car, the designer just laughs and refuses to confirm the story.

Well then, if you're not a rock star we ask, at least you get all the backstage passes you want, right?

He points to the leased PT Cruiser and says: " I'm just hoping I can buy one of these.''
 
 

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