Need For Speed: Dodge Neon 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

The Dodge Neon 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 first generation was introduced in January 1994 and produced until August 1999. Dodge Neon was offered as a four door or two-door coupe. Dodge Neon was powered by either a 132 hp (98 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 129 pounds · ft (175 N • m) at 5000 rpm SAE 2.0 L SOHC or 150 hp (110 kW) at 6500 rpm (R / T DOHC model) and € 133 ° ft (180 N • m) at 5600 rpm SAE 2.0 L DOHC four-cylinder engine. The first generation Dodge Neon was available with three-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission and was sold as the Dodge and Plymouth in the U.S. and Canada, and as the Chrysler Neon outside North America.
After the release of Dodge Neon, the Chrysler Corporation said Chairman Bob Lutz: “There is an old saying in Detroit.” A good, fast and cheap two to choose. ” We refuse to accept. “Neon praised the Japanese press as the” Japanese car killer “, thanks to the spiral yen and lower production Dodge Neon.

1995 Dodge Neon Picture

Dodge Neon has the potential to be a success, with praise for his appearance, lower retail price and standard performance versus competing similar vintage cars - Honda Civic DX at 102 hp (76 kW), the Civic EX at 125 hp (93 kW) Nissan Sentra at 115 hp (86 kW), Ford Escort ZX2 to 130 hp (97 kW), Toyota Corolla at 115 hp (86 kW) and Chevrolet Cavalier Base and LS models to 120 hp (89 kW), among others.
The first generation Neons are competitive in SCCA Solo Autocross. Available for both SOHC (sedan) or DOHC (coupe) the ACR is competitive in its class, and a four-disc brakes, Arvin non-adjustable struts for 1995-1996 Dodge Neon models and Koni adjustable shock recommended for 1997-1999 Dodge Neon models, thicker anti- -sway bars, quick-ratio steering, heavy-duty front wheel hubs, and five-speed transmission with a numerically higher .81 fifth gear and 3.94 final gear for faster acceleration.

1996 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe Picture

1995-1997 Dodge Neon models have adjustable camber. A computer-controlled speed limiter was removed in 1995 Dodge Neon ACR models (limited to 135 mph (217 km / h) for later models), ABS and also, to save weight.
ACR offers no badges to distinguish it from other 1996 Dodge Neon models only visible differences are bumper with Dodge Charger R/T fog light openings, but without fog and lack of an overview. In 1995 Dodge Neon, the ACR only offered to SCCA members, but in subsequent years was available to the public. The name “ACR” was initially the internal ordering code for “competition package” as it was in the garage materials, but as a model of knowledge, the ACR name stuck. Backronym “American Club Racer” is the result of his popularity in the club and local rivals.

1997 Dodge Neon Picture

R / T model (Road / Track) debuted in the 1998 Dodge Neon model year. Only offered with a 5-speed DOHC configuration, R / T features a number of mechanical improvements to the ACR, including a numerically higher ratio 3.94 5-speed manual transmission with .81 5th gear and 135 km / hour limit. 1998 Dodge Neon R/T, however, is designed for street, with more comfort and convenience standard or available, and special parts, such as the adjustable hydraulic dampers removed, although the shocks and front springs are available in Dodge Neon R/T models were a little harder, provides advantages over standard model 1999 Dodge Neon.

1998 Dodge Neon R/T Picture

1999 Dodge Neon R/T featured on the optional lanes through the roof of the vehicle, silver ‘R/T “badging on the front door panels and on the right side of the trunk deck lid and wing performance.” Stripe Delete “option is available from the factory, but no credit for the price of neon. All striped R / T (black, red, blue), had a silver stripes, white with the exception of the Dodge Neon R/T that came with 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T dark blue stripes.
Dodge Neon was unconventional possibilities, including the absence of power windows at the back. Some colorful neon signs, including red and black bumper covers molded in color than painted. These include, although not as glossy as paint, absorbed scuffs and scratches with less visible damage. Mid-level Highline models were known for their unique “bubble” hubcap design.