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1996 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN decoder

Decode any 1996 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 6 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1996 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 1C8. The tenth character is T, the model-year code for 1996; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 5 of them appear here: 6, C, M, R, and X. The factory records place assembly at 3 plants, including Detroit, United States (USA), Mexico City, Mexico, and Windsor, Canada. 4 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · 4-cyl, 2.4L · 4-cyl · Gasoline, and 5.9L · 6-cyl · Diesel. The catalog holds 6 sample 1996 Chrysler PT Cruiser VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1996 Chrysler PT Cruiser trims, engines and plants

5 build configurations across 6 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

EngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
5.9L · 8-cyl · Gasoline2
2.0L · 4-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorMexico City, Mexico1
2.4L · 4-cyl · Gasoline2-doorWindsor, Canada1
5.9L · 6-cyl · DieselDetroit, United States (USA)1
5.9L · 6-cyl · DieselWindsor, Canada1

Sample 1996 Chrysler PT Cruiser VINs

Showing 6 of 6 VINs

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VINEngineBodyPlantAction
1C8FYNB94TMTT4GDG2.0L · 4-cylSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Mexico City, Mexico
1C8GYB458TXMBL5CF5.9L · 8-cyl · Gasoline--
1C8GYB55YT64RB6LN5.9L · 8-cyl · Gasoline--
1C8GYN2BJTRXHMKNK2.4L · 4-cyl · Gasoline-Windsor, Canada
1C8GYN37PTCKYHZYX5.9L · 6-cyl · Diesel-Detroit, United States (USA)
1C8GYN57ETRZJERBX5.9L · 6-cyl · Diesel-Windsor, Canada

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

1C8FYNB94TM
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Plant City
Mexico City
Plant Country
Mexico
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Other Engine Info
Engine Info: 16V, Sales Code: ECC
Plant Company Name
Lago Alberto Assembly
Seat Belts All
Manual
Series2
Hatchback Body Style
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1C8GYB458TX
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.9
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5900.0
Displacement CI
360.04009015892
Engine
5.9L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
Engine Info: Heavy duty,Sales Code:EMM
Seat Belts All
Manual
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1C8GYB55YT6
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.9
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5900.0
Displacement CI
360.04009015892
Engine
5.9L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
Engine Info: Heavy duty,Sales Code:EMM
Seat Belts All
Manual
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1C8GYN2BJTR
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Plant City
Windsor
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
2400.0
Displacement CI
146.45698582735
Engine
2.4L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Cab Type: Club Cab
Other Engine Info
Engine Info: 16V, Sales Code: EDZ
Plant Company Name
Windsor Assembly
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1C8GYN37PTC
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
5.9
Fuel Type Primary
Diesel
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Plant City
Detroit
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body Cab Type
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5900.0
Displacement CI
360.04009015892
Engine
5.9L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Note
Body Type Info: Half Rear Doors
Other Engine Info
Engine Info: HD Cummins, Sales Code: ETH
Plant Company Name
Jefferson North Assembly
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1C8GYN57ETR
Engine Cylinders
6
Displacement L
5.9
Fuel Type Primary
Diesel
Manufacturer Name
FCA US LLC
Plant City
Windsor
Plant Country
Canada
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5900.0
Displacement CI
360.04009015892
Engine
5.9L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info
Engine Info: HD Cummins, Sales Code: ETH
Plant Company Name
Windsor Assembly
Plant State
ONTARIO
Seat Belts All
Manual
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

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