E36UDM Neutral Newbie March 10, 2003 Share March 10, 2003 "A Dodge Neon on a "World's Fastest" page! Come on Traian, April Fools isn't for another 3 months, you really missed the boat with this one!" Yes, I hear you snickering. Well, settle down there, Billy Bob, because this Neon is for real. Sure, it sounds kind of silly - it also looks kind of silly: check out those air dams and F40-style wing, which manages to both look stupid and obstruct vision - but the SRT-4 has moves that would make a WRX proud. The SRT-4 (Street and Racing Technology) takes the PT Cruiser GT's blown (using a Mitsubishi TD04-L-16GK turbocharger) 2.4-litre engine, a Valeo air-to-air intercooler, oil-cooled 8.1:1 compression pistons (versus the naturally aspirated 9.4:1), a high flow intake manifold and engine controller and the GT's crankshaft, block, coolant passages and oil pan. Also included in the deal is a high-performance five-speed manual NVG T850 'box and a muffler-less, dual outlet exhaust system with wider, 2.5-inch polished stainless tips. This takes the R/T's output from 150 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque to 215 and 245, respectively. "Ok, that's not bad," I hear you say, but in a 2880 lb shell (which really isn't all that light for a car its size, but it'll do) it's enough to grace the SRT-4 with a 0-60 mph time of 5.6 seconds. For a car that costs fewer than 20 grand that's pretty darn sweet. When you're not drag racing, it's nice to know the SRT also comes with sturdier control arms, higher spring rates, firmer strut valving, the PT GT's steering rack, beefier anti-roll bars and wider footprints: 205/ 50ZR-17 rubber versus the R/T's 195/50TR-16. The brakes were also pampered: larger all-wheel disc brakes, vented up front and squeezed by bigger pads stop the '4 from 70 mph in consistent 165 ft runs. Numbers don't really convey how the car drives, so here's the smack-down: This car is fast, lots of boost and lots of torque with a hint of torque steer in the first two cogs. It rides acceptably firm and is excellent for smoothing winding lanes though it does understeer at the limit. The seats are pretty and supportive and the four-pot sounds good, but the shifter is gross and the whole thing gets kind of tiring in everyday traffic. The Neon SRT-4 is a great sports car and an unbeatable value. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie March 10, 2003 Share March 10, 2003 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged March 10, 2003 Share March 10, 2003 ....... any idea how much it sells in the US??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie March 10, 2003 Author Share March 10, 2003 Specifications Base Price, USD 19,995 Engine Type dohc turbocharged I4 Powertrain Layout front engine/fwd Displacement, cc 2429 Horsepower@rpm 215@5200 Torque lb-ft@rpm 245@3200-4200 Curb Weight, lb 2880 0-60 mph, sec 5.6 1/4 mile, sec@mph 14.2@102 60-0 mph, ft <120 70-0 mph, ft 165 Top Speed, mph 153 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged March 10, 2003 Share March 10, 2003 ".........Horsepower@rpm 215@5200 Torque lb-ft@rpm 245@3200-4200 Curb Weight, lb 2880 0-60 mph, sec 5.6 ......." not bad, not bad.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Turbobrick Neutral Newbie March 10, 2003 Share March 10, 2003 The same engine is used in the PT cruiser Turbo too, hot retro rod The Neon should have the slogan "The American Rice" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie March 10, 2003 Author Share March 10, 2003 Seems like great value for its specs huh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie March 10, 2003 Share March 10, 2003 Yeah, sure is more cost effective than trying to turbocharged a NA car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vit4wd 1st Gear November 1, 2005 Share November 1, 2005 "A Dodge Neon on a "World's Fastest" page! Come on Traian, April Fools isn't for another 3 months, you really missed the boat with this one!" Yes, I hear you snickering. Well, settle down there, Billy Bob, because this Neon is for real. Sure, it sounds kind of silly - it also looks kind of silly: check out those air dams and F40-style wing, which manages to both look stupid and obstruct vision - but the SRT-4 has moves that would make a WRX proud. The SRT-4 (Street and Racing Technology) takes the PT Cruiser GT's blown (using a Mitsubishi TD04-L-16GK turbocharger) 2.4-litre engine, a Valeo air-to-air intercooler, oil-cooled 8.1:1 compression pistons (versus the naturally aspirated 9.4:1), a high flow intake manifold and engine controller and the GT's crankshaft, block, coolant passages and oil pan. Also included in the deal is a high-performance five-speed manual NVG T850 'box and a muffler-less, dual outlet exhaust system with wider, 2.5-inch polished stainless tips. This takes the R/T's output from 150 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque to 215 and 245, respectively. "Ok, that's not bad," I hear you say, but in a 2880 lb shell (which really isn't all that light for a car its size, but it'll do) it's enough to grace the SRT-4 with a 0-60 mph time of 5.6 seconds. For a car that costs fewer than 20 grand that's pretty darn sweet. When you're not drag racing, it's nice to know the SRT also comes with sturdier control arms, higher spring rates, firmer strut valving, the PT GT's steering rack, beefier anti-roll bars and wider footprints: 205/ 50ZR-17 rubber versus the R/T's 195/50TR-16. The brakes were also pampered: larger all-wheel disc brakes, vented up front and squeezed by bigger pads stop the '4 from 70 mph in consistent 165 ft runs. Numbers don't really convey how the car drives, so here's the smack-down: This car is fast, lots of boost and lots of torque with a hint of torque steer in the first two cogs. It rides acceptably firm and is excellent for smoothing winding lanes though it does understeer at the limit. The seats are pretty and supportive and the four-pot sounds good, but the shifter is gross and the whole thing gets kind of tiring in everyday traffic. The Neon SRT-4 is a great sports car and an unbeatable value. There's reports in a particular issue of CAR BUYER that Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore is bring in the Dodge range of cars in 2006. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg22 Neutral Newbie February 11, 2007 Share February 11, 2007 I'm going to the states in April for about a year, based in the West Coast... Should I buy this car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vit4wd 1st Gear February 11, 2007 Share February 11, 2007 Seems like Chrysler Jeep Automotive of Singapore has shelved plans to bring the Neon in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg22 Neutral Newbie February 12, 2007 Share February 12, 2007 I see... Maybe I will be able to get a 2nd hand one in the states... Will test it out for you over there.... But still undecided in getting an SUV like the Honda CRV or a sports sedan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentovski Neutral Newbie February 13, 2007 Share February 13, 2007 (edited) Cool! New Concept car Dodge Demon Roadster http://automen.blogspot.com/2007/02/dodge-...-at-geneva.html Edited February 13, 2007 by Rentovski ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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