1997 Plymouth Neon Sedan

1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso Sedan

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 Sedan Description (Base & Highline):**

"The thinking behind **Plymouth Neon’s** **Cab-Forward** body design is simple: Move some things around, pull the wheels farther apart, push the windshield forward, and **Voila!** Machinery gets **Less Room**, and **People** get **More Room**. With its advanced, **Single Overhead Cam** or **Dual Overhead Cam**, **16-Valve Inline-4 Engine**, and **132** or **150 High-Tech Horses**, should come in **Mighty Handy**. **Many** of its **Plastic Parts** have been labeled for the day they can be **Recycled**. It’s painted with a **New Technology** that **Reduces Factory Emissions**, and its air conditioning refrigerant **Won’t** deplete the **Ozone.** No matter which color Neon you choose, we’ve done our **Darndest** to make it **Green**. Say Hello, to **Neon**."

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

“After introducing the **Very Friendly**, **Very Quick**, and **Very Safety-Conscious,** 4-Door **Neon**, we thought you’d get a kick out of this hot, little number. Say Hello to the **Neon** **Expresso** **Sedan**. No need to coax your car onto a freeway anymore. Every **Plymouth Neon Expresso** comes with an advanced, **Dual Overhead Cam**, **16-Valve Engine**. With all of its **New**, **150 Horses**, would come in **Mighty Handy**. Its **Greatest Appeal** will be to people from 0-60, they’re a real **Gas**. There just isn’t a lot left to say.”

1997 Plymouth Neon Sedan Description (ACR):

## **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 Sedan** came in **Three**, **Trim Levels**:

## **Standard Options:**

### **Base:**

* 132-Horsepower, 2.0-Liter (121.8 Cubic-Inch), 16-Valve Inline-4 Engine.
* 3-Speed Automatic Transmission **(OR)** 5-Speed Manual Transmission.
* Air-Conditioning.
* Anti-Locking Brakes (ABS).
* Child Door Locks.
* 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 **(OR)** 5-Speed Manual 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.**