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(2000-2002) Models

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2.0L SOHC Engine Specifications

 

  • Standard Equipment on Base, SE and ES
  • Power - 132 bhp @ 5600 rpm
  • Torque - 130 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
  • Gas mileage in the Neon: 27 city/33 highway (manual)
  • Gas mileage in the Neon: 24 city/31 highway (automatic)
  • Bore x Stroke - 3.445 x 3.267 (87.5 x 83.0)
  • Bore-to-stroke ratio -- 1.05:1
  • Compression Ratio - 9.8:1
  • Displacement - 121.8 cu. in. (1996 cc)
  • Max Engine Speed - 6752 rpm manual trans., 6720 automatic trans., electronically limited
  • Fuel Requirement - Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane (R+M)/2
  • Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) - 27/33 manual transaxle
  • Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) - 24/31 automatic transaxle

 

Fluid Capacities*

  • Engine Oil 4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
  • Engine Oil(with filter) -- 4.5 quarts
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Dry Fill
    (inc. torque converter) -- 8.9 quarts
  • Drain and Refill -- 4.0 quarts
  • Manual Transmission -- 2.1 quarts
  • Cooling System
    With A/C -- 7.0 quarts
    Without A/C -- 6.5 quarts
  • Power Steering -- 1.0 quart

*All capacities are approximate*

2.0L Magnum Engine Specifications

 

  • Standard Equipment on ACR & R/T
  • Displacement - 121.8 cu. in. (1996 cc)
  • Bore x Stroke - 3.445 x 3.267 (87.5 x 83.0)
  • Compression Ratio - 9.8:1
  • Power - 150 bhp @ 5600 rpm
  • Torque - 135 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
  • Max Engine Speed - 6816 rpm, electronically limited
  • Fuel Requirement - Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 preferred, unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
  • Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) - 27/33 manual transaxle

 

Ignition System*

  • Spark Plug Gap -- 0.033 to 0.038
    Spark Plug Wire Resistance
  • #1 & #4 -- 3500 to 4900 ohms
  • #2 & #3 -- 2950 to 4100 ohms
  • Firing Order -- 1-3-4-2

 

Specifications

Also called Chrysler Neon
Plymouth Neon
Production 2000-2002
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Engine(s) 2.0 L SOHC A588 I4
Transmission(s) 5-speed NVG T-350 manual
3-speed 31TH automatic
4-speed 41TE automatic
Wheelbase 105.0 in (2,670 mm)
Length 174.4 in (4,430 mm)
Width 67.4 in (1,710 mm)
Height 56.0 in (1,420 mm)

Neon

This is the bottom of the line Neon. It came with very few options. It had flat seats Picasso cloth and no power options. It also hasd little sound deadening material. AM/FM cassette radio with siz speakers included. It was equipped with a 5 speed transmission standard, but can be ordered with the 4 speed automatic. Air Conditioning was optional and so was a Am/Fm radio. Comes standard with 14 inch steel wheels with bolt on wheel covers.

Neon SE

This model was considered to be a more luxurious version of the base line. Comes standard with power door locks. Comes equipped with Brake-Park Interlock. AM/FM radio with CD Player and CD changer controls. Has 4 wheel independant suspension. Steel wheels with bolt on 14" Fusion wheel cover is standard.

Neon ES

Comes with a 5 speed manual or an optional 4 speed automatic transmission. Features a 2.0L SOHC 16V 4 cylinder engine. Power door locks standard equipment. Front and rear floor mats. Also includes fog lamps. Driver power foldaway mirrors. Aries cloth seats. Includes power rack-and-pinion steering.4 wheel independent suspension. P185/60/R15 BSW All season touring tires and 15" Impulse aluminum wheels.

Neon ACR

Only available with a 2.0L Magnum 4 cylinder engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. Comes with competition suspension and 15" aluminum Impulse wheels. Comes standard with a leather wrapped steering wheel.

Neon SXT

 

Neon R/T