Models
SRT-4
The Dodge SRT-4 is a sport compact car manufactured by Dodge from 2003-2005. A turbocharged variant of the Neon, the car was developed by DaimlerChrysler's in house PVO (Performance Vehicle Operations) tuner group. PVO was officially renamed SRT (Street and Racing Technology) in 2004. The "4" in the SRT-4's name denotes the number of cylinders of the engine. ACR (American Club Racing) and Commemorative Edition models were later introduced as well.
The SRT-4's turbocharged 2.4L engine and the New Venture Gear T-850 high-performance 5-speed manual transmission, equal-length half shafts and a Sachs high-capacity performance clutch and pressure plate.
Braking consists of an ABS system with 11.0 in (279 mm) F vented/ 10.6 in (270 mm) R discs and single piston calipers (57 mm front/36 mm rear).
17-inch (45 mm offset) cast aluminum wheels coupled with 205/50/17 Michelin Pilot Sport tires helped put the power to the ground on 2003 models, with the 2004 and 2005 models getting BF Goodrich KDW2 tires. Even wider 225/45/16 BF Goodrich KDW2 tires on lightweight BBS racing wheels (40 mm offset) were offered on the ACR model in 2005. The standard 17 inch wheels were purposely designed to look like aftermarket wheels, and the unique spoke pattern allowed for better airflow to the brakes. The design showed much similarity to the TSW VX1 wheels found on the 2001 concept supercharged Neon S-R/T.
ACR
This factory competition version included:
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Wider 16x7 inch (410x180 mm) BBS RX racing wheels with 40 mm (1.6 in) offset
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Wider 225/45/16 BFG KDW2 tires
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Lowered ride height (Front: 10 mm (0.4 in) from spring seat lowering, additional 22 mm (0.9 in) through smaller diameter tire; Rear: 23.5 mm (0.9 in) from spring seat lowering, additional 22 mm (0.9 in) through smaller diameter tire)
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5 position rebound adjustable performance Tokico Illumina dampers
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Thicker rear sway bar (19 mm)
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Stiffer bushings in the rear tension struts
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ACR embroidered, Viper-styled, racing seats with pass-throughs for a racing harness
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ACR decals on the bottoms of the front doors
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Full diameter P215/60R16 spare tire
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Vehicle Speed Sensor gear changed from 20 tooth to 21 tooth to correct speedometer for different stock tire heights.
There were a total of 1,175 SRT-4 ACR's produced for the public: 225 Flame Red (PR4), 211 Orange Blast (PVK), 306 Stone White (PW1), 433 Black (PX8).
2005 Commemorative Edition
Available for 2005 was the SRT-4 Commemorative Edition.
This model (along with the Viper SRT-10 and Ram SRT-10) was created to celebrate the SRT vehicles.
The limited, numbered edition SRT-4 included "Electric Blue" stripes over the white-colored body, blue stitching on the floor mats, shifter boot, seats and steering wheel, stainless steel door sill plates and a numbered plaque.
No performance extras were added on the Commemorative Edition. A total of 200 Commemorative Edition SRT-4 vehicles were made.