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Plymouth Neon

General information

ModelPlymouth Neon
Year1997
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating69.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power133.00 PS (98 kW or 131 HP) at 5850 Rev. per min.
Max torque174.00 Nm (17.7 kgf-m or 128.3 ft.lbs) at 4950 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1199 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4520 litres (1,194 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1109 kg (2,444.9 pounds)
Overall length4370 mm (172.0 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
Fuel capacity79.0 litres (20.87 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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