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1997 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 2 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1997 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 1C8. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: 5 and U. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.4L · 4-cyl · Gasoline and 5.9L · 6-cyl · Diesel. The catalog holds 2 sample 1997 Chrysler PT Cruiser VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Chrysler PT Cruiser trims, engines and plants

2 build configurations across 2 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Engine	Doors / seats	Sample VINs
2.4L · 4-cyl · Gasoline	4-door	1
5.9L · 6-cyl · Diesel		1

Sample 1997 Chrysler PT Cruiser VINs

Showing 2 of 2 VINs

These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VIN	Engine	Action
`1C8GYN570V5TD3EAU`	5.9L · 6-cyl · Diesel
`1C8GYN8B7VUYW3DMN`	2.4L · 4-cyl · Gasoline

Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

1C8GYN570V5

Engine Cylinders: 6
Displacement L: 5.9
Fuel Type Primary: Diesel
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
GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Other Engine Info: Engine Info: HD Cummins, Sales Code: ETH
Seat Belts All: Manual
Steering Location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Turbo: Yes
Vehicle Type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

1C8GYN8B7VU

Engine Cylinders: 4
Displacement L: 2.4
Fuel Type Primary: Gasoline
Doors: 4
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: 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)
Other Engine Info: Engine Info: 16V, Sales Code: EDZ
Seat Belts All: Manual
Steering Location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Valve Train Design: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

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