11 sec. Neons.
02-28-2003, 12:52 AM
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11 sec. Neons.
The Neon SRT-4 has got to be the performance bargain of the century. For $19k you can easily go high 13s. They also seem to be pretty underrated horsepower wise. Rated at 215hp, everyone seems to be getting 215-220hp and 250 ft/lbs or more at the wheels.
Well watch out for these hot little Mopars. Mopar Performance is turning up the wick considerably with factory designed, OTC, performance packages.
Stage I: 235hp
Stage II: 255hp
Stage III: 300+ HP
I predict that 12 and 11 second Neon SRT-4s will be all over the place by this summer.
Well watch out for these hot little Mopars. Mopar Performance is turning up the wick considerably with factory designed, OTC, performance packages.
Stage I: 235hp
Stage II: 255hp
Stage III: 300+ HP
I predict that 12 and 11 second Neon SRT-4s will be all over the place by this summer.
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02-28-2003, 09:20 AM
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They have equal length half-shafts in front. That will help out, and if they really are equal length (and properly balanced) then we're in trouble, because then Tq steer isnt as much an issue anymore.
They net a 0-60 of under 6 seconds stock... And stock vs stock they'd be close to an lt1. I wonder how much boost they can take with a Boost controller till you need to upgrade the turbo and fuel system?
And fully loaded at $19,995....
Chrysler finally did something right.
They net a 0-60 of under 6 seconds stock... And stock vs stock they'd be close to an lt1. I wonder how much boost they can take with a Boost controller till you need to upgrade the turbo and fuel system?
And fully loaded at $19,995....
Chrysler finally did something right.
02-28-2003, 09:53 AM
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Also, apparently these Mopar performance packages can be dealer installed at the time of purchase, so their cost can be rolled in your financing.
These packages will be available from Dodge dealers this spring.
These packages will be available from Dodge dealers this spring.
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02-28-2003, 04:23 PM
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I'm sure a stage III 300 fwhp neon is gonna cost a lot more that base 20k.
That's why they are special packages. Not everyone can afford a $27k/28k neon.
And when all's said and done, it's still FWD. 300HP is gonna be on the bleeding edge of drivablity. Clever tech and engineering can hide some of that torque steer, but it ain't just gonna go away esp. when your foot is flat to the floor.
I'd spend the money on an Imprezza STI or an EVO.
Still if people want a 300 FWHP car, why not. And at least it's being put out there and shows there is still interest in affordable performance (even if it's not THAT affordable) from the domestic camps.
That's why they are special packages. Not everyone can afford a $27k/28k neon.
And when all's said and done, it's still FWD. 300HP is gonna be on the bleeding edge of drivablity. Clever tech and engineering can hide some of that torque steer, but it ain't just gonna go away esp. when your foot is flat to the floor.
I'd spend the money on an Imprezza STI or an EVO.
Still if people want a 300 FWHP car, why not. And at least it's being put out there and shows there is still interest in affordable performance (even if it's not THAT affordable) from the domestic camps.