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| Engine |
2.0-Liter, SOHC, SMPI
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2.0-Liter Magnum®
High-Output, SOHC, SMPI
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2.4-Liter DOHC, 16-Valve
SMPI Turbocharged
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| Availability |
Standard — SE and SXT
|
Standard — R/T
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Std. — SRT-4
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| Type and Description |
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
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Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
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I-4, liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
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121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
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148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
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| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83.0)
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3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83.0)
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3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
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| Valve System |
Belt-driven SOHC, 16-valves, rocker arms with
roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
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Belt-driven SOHC, 16-valves, rocker arms with
roller followers,
hydraulic lash adjusters
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DOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot
roller followers
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless
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Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head,
structural aluminum oil pan
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Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head,
structural aluminum oil pan
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Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast-iron
liners, cast-aluminum head
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| Compression Ratio |
9.3:1
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9.8:1
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8.1:1
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| Power (SAE net) |
132 bhp (98 kW) @ 5600 rpm (66.2 bhp/L)
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150 bhp (112 kW) @ 6500 rpm (75 bhp/L)
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230 bhp (172 kW) @ 5300 rpm (95.8 bhp/L)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
130 lb.-ft. (177 N•m) @ 4600 rpm
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135 lb.-ft. (183 N•m) @ 4800 rpm
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250 lb.-ft. (339 N•m) @ 2200-4400 rpm
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| Max. Engine Speed |
6752 rpm manual trans., 6720 rpm automatic trans.,
electronically limited
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6816 rpm, electronically limited
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6240 rpm, electronically limited
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — preferred,
unleaded regular
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Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — preferred
|
|
87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
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unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
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| Oil Capacity |
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
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4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
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5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
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| Coolant Capacity |
6.5 qt. (6.2L)
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6.5 qt. (6.2L)
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8 qt. (7.6L)
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| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors,
engine modifications(a)
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Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine modifications(a)
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Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen
sensors and internal engine features(a)
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| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1,000 lbs. (454 kg) — automatic transmission
|
1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
|
Not rated for Trailer Tow
|
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
27/33 manual
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27/33
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22/30
|
|
24/31 automatic
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| (a) Meets Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) standards
in all 50 states |
| Electrical System |
2004 Dodge Neon
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| Alternator |
160-amp (136-amp on SRT-4)
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| Battery |
450 CCA, Group 26R, maintenance-free
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| Transmission |
Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive
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T850 Manual, Five-Speed
Overdrive with Limited-Slip Differential
Deveoped with Quaife
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Automatic, Four-Speed
Overdrive
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| Availability |
Standard — SE, SXT and R/T
|
Standard — SRT-4
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Optional — SE and SXT
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| Description |
Synchronized in all forward ratios; cable-operated,
three-plane shifter
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Synchronized in all forward and reverse ratios;
cable-operated, three-plane shifter
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Electronic control, electronically modulated converter
clutch
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
3.5
|
3.65
|
2.84
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| 2nd |
1.95
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2.05
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1.57
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| 3rd |
1.36
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1.37
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1
|
| 4th |
0.97
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0.97
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0.69
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| 5th |
0.72
|
0.76
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|
| Reverse |
3.42
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3.47
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2.21
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| Final Drive Ratio |
3.94 — R/T
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3.53
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3.91
|
|
3.55 — SE and SXT
|
| Overall Top Gear |
3.20 — R/T
|
3.2
|
2.694
|
|
2.55 — SE and SXT
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| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2004 Dodge Neon
|
| Wheelbase |
105.0 (2667)
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| Track, Front |
58.0 (1474)
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| Track, Rear |
58.0 (1472) with drum brakes
|
|
58.1 (1476) with disc brakes
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| Overall Length |
174.4 (4430)
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| Overall Width @ Front Seat Reference Point |
67.4 (1711)
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| Overall height |
56.0 (1421)
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| Ground clearance |
6.1 (154)
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| Curb weight (estimated) |
2,581 lbs. (1171 kg) — SE
|
|
2,626 lbs. (1191 kg) — SXT
|
|
2,712 lbs. (1230 kg) — R/T
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|
2,900 lbs. (1315 kg) — SRT-4
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| Weight Distribution, F/R |
64/36 — SE, SXT, and R/T
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|
63/37 on SRT-4
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| Drag Coefficient |
SE and SXT — 0.342
|
|
R/T — 0.350
|
|
SRT-4 — 0.35
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| Fuel tank capacity |
12.5 gal. (47.3L)
|
|
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
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| Accommodations |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Seating Capacity |
Standard |
2
|
3
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| Head room |
38.4 (976)
|
36.7 (933)
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| Leg room |
42.2 (1071)
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34.8 (884)
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| Knee clearance |
|
0.4 (11)
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| Shoulder room |
53.4 (1357)
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52.8 (1341)
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| Hip room |
52.4 (1330)
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52.9 (1345)
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| Seat travel |
8.7 (220)
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|
| Recliner angle range |
40.5°
|
|
| Volume index |
50.1 cu. ft. (1.42 cu. m)
|
39.1 cu. ft. (1.11 cu. m)
|
| EPA Cargo Volume |
13.1 cu. ft. (371L)
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| EPA Interior Volume Index |
102.3 cu. ft. (2.90 cu. m)
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| Body and Frame |
2004 Dodge Neon
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| Layout |
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
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| Construction |
Steel unibody
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| Suspension |
2004 Dodge Neon
|
| Front |
MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control
arms, coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar — SE and SXT
|
|
stiffer struts and stabilizer bar — R/T and
SRT-4
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| Rear |
Chapman struts, coil springs, dual lower transverse
links, lower trailing links — SE and SXT
|
|
stiffer struts and stabilizer bar — R/T and
SRT-4
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| Steering |
2004 Dodge Neon
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| Type |
Power rack and pinion — SE and SXT
|
|
performance power rack and pinion — R/T and
SRT-4
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| Overall ratio |
18:1
|
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.8 — 3.05 — SE
|
|
2.7 — SXT, R/T and SRT-4
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| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
35.7 ft. (11.5 m) — SE and SXT with manual
transaxle
|
|
37.5 ft. (10.9 m) SE and SXT with
automatic transaxle
|
|
38.9 ft. (11.8 m) — R/T
|
|
41.0 ft (12.5 m) — SRT-4
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| Tires |
2004 Dodge Neon
|
|
Standard — SE
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| Size and type |
P185/65R14 all-season touring
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| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle GA
|
| Revs per mile (km) |
893 (555)
|
|
Standard — SXT
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| Size and type |
P185/60R15 all-season touring
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| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS
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| Revs per mile (km) |
875 (544)
|
|
Standard — R/T
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| Size and type |
195/50R16 83V all-season performance
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| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle RS-A
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| Revs per mile (km) |
881 (547)
|
|
Standard — SRT-4
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| Size and type |
205/50ZR17 three-season ultra-performance
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| Mfr. and model |
BF Goodrich KDW II
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| Revs per mile (km) |
821 (510)
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| Wheels |
2004 Dodge Neon
|
|
Standard — Neon
|
| Type and material |
Stamped-steel
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| Size |
14 x 5.5
|
|
Standard — SXT
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| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum
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| Size |
15 x 6.0
|
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Standard — R/T
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| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum
|
| Size |
16 x 6.0
|
|
Standard — SRT-4
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| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum
|
| Size |
17 x 6.0
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| Brakes |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Standard — SE and SXT |
| Size and Type |
10.1 x 0.87 (257 x 22) vented disc with single-piston
sliding caliper
|
7.88 x 1.5 (200 x 38) drum
|
| Swept Area |
208.1 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
|
65.3 sq. in. (421 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
|
| Standard — R/T,
Optional — SE and SXT |
| Size and Type |
Same as standard with ABS
|
10.63 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS and
EVBP
|
| Swept Area |
Same as standard with ABS
|
149.8 sq. in. (966 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
|
| Standard — SRT-4 |
| Size and Type |
11.0 x 1.1 (280 x 28) vented disc with single-piston
sliding caliper
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10.63 x 0.47 (270 x 12) solid disc with ABS and
EVBP
|
| Swept Area |
224 sq. in. (1442 sq. cm)
|
149.8 sq. in. (966 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
|
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