Dodge Neon RT
The first generation Dodge Neon was produced from 1995 to 1999, offered in a 4-door sedan or 2-door coupe. It was equipped with a 132 hp @ 6000 rpm and 129 ft•lbf @ 5000 rpm SAE (98 kW) 2.0 L SOHC or a 150 hp @ 6500 rpm and 133 ft•lbf @ 5600 rpm SAE (112 kW) 2.0 L DOHC 4-cylinder engine. The Neon was available with a 3-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. It was sold as a Dodge and Plymouth in the United States and Canada, as well as under the Chrysler name outside of North America.
Compared to the competition at the time, the Neon had impressive horsepower and torque output. It was noted by Chrysler chairman Robert Lutz at the time that the Neon offered "good, fast, or cheap. Pick any two" and it was one of the only cars of its class to earn a healthy profit.
The Neon's sport-trim ACR was specially designed for Solo autocross, featuring four-wheel disc brakes, adjustable dampers, anti-roll bars, fast-ratio steering, and heavy-duty front wheel hubs. 1995 through 1997 models featured adjustable camber. Computer-controlled speed limiter was removed from 1995 ACR models, raising it from 190 km/h (118 mph) to 210 km/h (130 mph). While theACR was not outwardly distinguishable to other Neons, it was certainly and impressive competitor in its track and class.
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