Saturday, February 6, 2010

Dodge Neon First Generation

1999 Dodge Neon Picture

Picture of 1999 Dodge Neon PictureFirst generation Dodge Neon was introduced in January 1994 and produced until August 1999. Dodge Neon was offered as a four-door or two-door coupe. It was powered by either a 132 hp (98 kW) at 6,000 rpm. / Min and 129 pounds · km (175 N × m) at 5,000 rpm. / Min SAE 2.0 L SOHC or 150 hp (110 kW) at 6500 rpm. / Min (R / T DOHC - model) and 133 pounds · ft (180 N × m) at 5600 rpm. / Min SAE 2.0 L DOHC four-cylinder engine. First generation Neon was available three-speed automatic or five-speed gearbox and was sold as the Dodge and Plymouth in the United States and Canada, and Chrysler Neon outside North America.

Dodge Neon was a compact front wheel drive car


Release of Dodge Neon, the then President of Chrysler Corporation, said Bob Lutz: "There is an old saying in Detroit:" Good, fast and cheap. Choose any two. "We refuse to accept." Neon was a Japanese press heralded as "Japanese car killer" because it increases appetite and lower production of neon. Dodge Neon could be success, with praise for its look, lower mrsp, and more general powers in relation to competitors of similar vintage vehicles - Honda Civic DX at 102 hp (76 kW), Civic EX at 125 hp (93 kW), the Sentra 115 hp (86 kW), ZX2 Escort at 130 hp (97 kW), Toyota Corolla at 115 hp (86 kW), etc.

Dodge Neon Sedan

Picture of Dodge Neon SedanFirst-generation Dodge Neon are competitive in SCCA Solo Autocross. Available with either SOHC (sedan) or DOHC (coupe) the ACR is competitive in its class, and included a four-wheel disc brakes, Arvin non-adjustable struts for 1995-1996 models and Koni adjustable shock absorbers for models 1997-1999, against a stronger --- sway bars, fast-ratio control, heavy front wheel hubs and five-speed manual transmission with a numerically higher, 81 fifth gear and 3.94 final drive ratio for quicker acceleration. 1995 - 1997 models appeared adjustable diversion. Computer-controlled speed limiter was removed from the 1995 ACR models, ABS, and was also to save weight. ACR badging does not distinguish it from other Dodge Neon models only visible differences are bumper with fog lamp holes, but no fog and lack of Lists page. In 1995 Dodge Neon was offered only for ACR SCCA members, but in recent years have been available to the public. The name "ACR" was initially the internal ordering code "competition package" as they are called in the garage material, but knowledge of the distribution patterns, the ACR name stuck. Backronym American Club Racer "was invented by his popularity with fans and the club Racers.

Dodge Neon R / T model (Road / Track) debuted in model year 1998. Offered with 5-speed DOHC configuration, R / T featured many mechanical modernization of ACR, including a numerically higher 3.94 ratio 5-speed manual transmission, with 81 5 device. R / T, however, was designed on the street, with more comfort and convenience, or are available standard and special parts, such as the removal of adjustable shock absorbers, while the front coil springs and dampers available on R / T models were slightly firmer and gives an advantage over the standard model neons. R / T optional stripes appeared on the roof of the vehicle, silver 'R / T "badging on the door panels and the right side of the trunk deck lid, and functional wing." Stripe Delete "option was available from the factory, but without recognition of the cost of the Dodge Neon. Skipjack All R / Ts (black, red, blue) with silver stripes, with the exception of white R / T that came with dark blue stripes.

Dodge Neon Coupe

Picture of Dodge Neon CoupeDodge Neon was unusual options, including the lack of power windows in the rear door. Dodge Neon colors like red and black, bumper covers molded in color rather than painted. This includes, but is not as clear as color, absorbs wear and scratches with less visible damage. Mid-High Level Line models are known for their unique "bubble" hubcap design.

Australian Chrysler Neon came to market in two models, SE and better equipped LX. Dodge Neon was later replaced by a model LX LE with the updated model in 1999. In the United States began lineup as Base, Highline and Sport, with different styles and options in each row, but the line-up titles changed frequently (other trim lines, including Expresso, SE, ES, SXT, ACR and R / T). In Europe, the car was available with a 1.8 L. engine, Europe has a limited edition model, the CS, which until Platinum color. Dodge Neon was fitted with 131 hp (98 kW) SOHC engine, the American R / T Specifications suspension (slightly lower, 3.5 cm 2.7 cm in front), rear spoiler, unique alloy wheels, standard leather, dual stainless steel exhaust, 6CD charger and a shorter 5-speed manual transmission.

1997 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe Wallpaper Picture shown

Wallpaper Picture of 1997 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe

All the Dodge Neon signs created by American engines. According to Dan Minick, who wrote for the magazine Motor Rebuild cylinder head DOHC direct copy of the finished version of the 2.0 L Mitsubishi 4G63 engine, while the SOHC version borrows heavily from the early 90s let enigne Colt 4G15 Mitsubihsi to. Mitsubishi also uses ECC for the Chrysler-designed DOHC engine with inverted cylinder. Mitsubishi engine code 420A.