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The Neon (also called the Dodge SX 2.0 in Canada) was a compact car built from 1995 through 2005 by DaimlerChrysler's Dodge and Plymouth brands. For a brief time in Canada and export markets outside the United States, it carried Chrysler badges. It was produced as a front wheel drive car to replace the Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance, as well as the Dodge/Plymouth Colt series. The Dodge Neon came in many different versions throught its production, but the most lusted-after model is the Dodge SRT-4, because of its low price and better than average performance.
Sales of the second generation model started with model year 2000 and production ended with the 2005 model year. The second-generation Neon was only available as a 4-door sedan. In some regions, including the United States, the sole engine was the 2.0 L SOHC engine, with an optional Magnum configuration (including an active intake manifold) that produced 150 hp.
The second generation was much more refined than the first-generation car. It was advertised that the second generation Neon had over 1,000 refinements from the original generation. Frameless windows (which would pull away from the door in a strong crosswind) were replaced with a full-framed door. Numerous other NVH refinements led to a much quieter and enjoyable passenger car. The more refined interior and greater size did, however, come at the cost of increased weight. This, along with the discontinuance of the DOHC engine, caused the second generation car to be less competitive on a race track.
When DaimlerChrysler discontinued the Plymouth brand in 2001, the former Plymouth Neon and Dodge Neon were briefly sold under the Chrysler name in Canada until 2002. In Europe, Australia, and Asia, the car has always been sold as a Chrysler, as Dodge and Plymouth were not available there. Besides the 2.0 L engine, it also used the same Tritec 1.6 L unit found in the BMW MINI prior to 2007. The 1.6 L unit is a variation of the 2.0 L SOHC engine designed by Chrysler and built jointly by Chrysler and Rover.
Originally, the second generation Neon featured a five-speed manual transmission using the former ACR gear ratios to make up for the acceleration loss caused by greater weight. However, this hurt gas mileage and made the car noisier on the highway, and eventually the original gear ratios were restored along with the original gas mileage. A four-speed automatic made its way into the Neon in 2002, with moderately poorly set up gearing. This was improved a year later. The Neon never did get rear power windows, making do with manual rear windows and front power windows.
In an attempt to rid the car of its reputation, the Neon's name was changed to SX 2.0 in Canada in 2003, though the Dodge Neon was eventually brought back. In Australia, the Chrysler Neon was discontinued in 2002, due to declining sales and expensive price compared to its competitors. In 2002, the front clip was changed to match the R/T and ACR front clip. The ACR and R/T models were discontinued for 2005.
2006
DaimlerChrysler discontinued the Neon line, with the final cars assembled on September 23, 2005 at the Belvidere Assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois. [1] The Neon will be replaced in the spring of 2006 with the 2007 Dodge Caliber, which is based on the shared Chrysler/Mitsubishi Motors GS platform.Stage 3
Neon SRT4 Stage 3
The Mopar Performance Stage 3R Turbo Upgrade Kit adds some manual tools that boosts performance of the already fast SRT4.
There is a control to spray the intercooler, change boost levels and a switch to change to high octane mode. On 93 octane, the SRT-4 cranks out 310 hp and 325 lb-ft. With 100 octane those numbers jump to 355 hp and 365 lb-ft.
0-60 in approx 5 secs
Quarter Mile in mid-12s @ >110mph