1997 Plymouth Neon Coupe

1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso Coupe

1997 Dodge Neon Sedan

1999 Dodge Neon R/T Coupe

1999 Dodge Neon R/T Sedan

2000 Plymouth Neon

2000 Dodge Neon

2004 Dodge Neon

2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

## **1997 Plymouth Neon Coupe Description (Base & Highline):**

"**Every Plymouth Neon** is born to be **Friendly**. With their **Standard Dual Airbags** and **Anti-Lock Brakes**, and a **Sophisticated Impact Management System**, the **Plymouth Neon Coupe** is the **Perfect** car for young, aspiring drivers. Say Hello to **Neon**.”

## **1997 Plymouth Neon Coupe Description (Expresso):**

“**YO!**” The Plymouth Neon Expresso Coupe says. “I’ve got cool features inside and out, stuff like **Foglamps**, **Sporty Front Bucket Seats**, and **150 Horses** in a **Dual Overhead Cam Engine**, that’s a **Hot Little Number**. He continues. “The result? **More** **Playful** than ever before, take me to the **Track!**”

## **1997 Plymouth Neon Sedan Description (ACR):**

"In the **Mid-1990s**, the **Sports Car Club** of **America (SCCA)** approved the **Zoomy**, **Dodge (And Plymouth) Neon** to **Compete** on the **Race Track.** **Although** initially **Exclusive** to **SCCA Members**, the **American Club Racer,** or **ACR Neon** was eventually released for all to buy. Although the **ACR** lost a few bits such as **Air-Conditoning**, **Alloy Wheels**, **Sound Deadening**, and a **Stereo**, it traded those for **Thicker Anti-Roll Bars**, **Adjustable Shocks**, and **All-Wheel Disc Brakes**. (The Following **Excluded Options** can Be **Re-Equipped!**)”

## **Vehicle Summary:**

The Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Neon is a Front-Engine, Front-Wheel Drive, Economic Compact Car that was sold in 2-Door Notchback Coupe and 4-Door Sedan Body Styles over two generations, debuting in 1994 for the 1995 Model Year by Chrysler’s Dodge and Plymouth Divisions. The First Generation of the Chrysler Neon lasted from 1995 to 1999, and the Second Generation of the vehicle lasted from 2000 to 2005.

## **Trim Levels:**

For **1997**, the **Plymouth Neon Coupe** came in **Three,** **Trim Levels:**

## **Standard Options:**

### **Base:**

* 132-Horsepower, 2.0-Liter (121.8 Cubic-Inch), 16-Valve Inline-4 Engine.
* 5-Speed Manual Transmission.
* Air-Conditioning.
* Anti-Locking Brakes (ABS).
* Nimble, Four Wheel Independent Suspension.
* Standard Dual Airbags.

### **Highline & Expresso (Optional for Base):**

* 150-Horsepower, 2.0-Liter (121.8 Cubic-Inch), 16-Valve Inline-4 Engine.
* 3-Speed Automatic Transmission.
* Adjustable Koni Shocks.
* Air-Conditioning.
* Anti-Locking Brakes (ABS).
* Alloy Wheels.
* Cruise Control.
* Dual Power Front Seats.
* Foglamps
* Leather Seats.
* Navigation System.
* Nimble, Four Wheel Independent Suspension.
* Performance Tires.
* Powered Driver’s Seat.
* Power Windows.
* Rear Defroster.
* Rear Spoiler
* Robust Front & Rear Sway Bars.
* Sporty Front Bucket Seats.
* Standard Dual Airbags.
* Tilt Steering Wheel.

## **Unlocked By:**

* Reach **Level (Think of Level Later).**
* Research **Chrysler A588 SOHC Inline-4 Engine.**
* Research **Chrysler ECC DOHC Inline-4 Engine.**
* Research **Cab-Forward Design**.
* Research **Factory Emissions Reducer.**
* Research **Chrysler PL-Platform.**

## **Miscellaneous Facts & Trivia:**

* The Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Neon was the direct successor and replacement for the **Plymouth Sundance** and **Dodge Shadow**, a pair of Economical 3-Door and 5-Door Hatchback Coupes and Hatchback Sedans that debuted in **1987** and saw their last model year in **1994**.
* **1997** was the **Third Model Year** of the **Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Neon**, the first Two Model Years being **1995** and **1996**.