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1996 Plymouth Neon Sport Coupe - Long Term Test - Specifications

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1996 Plymouth Neon Sport Coupe - Long Term Wrap Up

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PRICE
Base price $12,500
Price as tested $15,315
"Kelley Blue Book" current value,
wholesale/retail
$11,125/$13,370
Total operating cost $1000.12
Operating cost/mile 6.3¢
Total ownership cost* $5190.12
Ownership cost/mile* 32.5¢

GENERAL/POWERTRAIN
Body style 2-door, 5-passenger
Vehicle configuration Front engine, front drive
Airbag Dual
Engine configuration I-4, DOHC,4 valves/cylinder
Engine displacement, ci/cc 122/1996
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net 150 @ 6800
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net 131 @ 5600
Transmission 5-speed manual
Axle ratio 3.94:1

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CHASSIS
Suspension, f/r MacPherson struts,
lower control arms, coil springs,
anti-roll bar/Chapman struts,
dual lower transverse arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering Rack and pinion, power assist
Brakes, f/r Vented discs/drums
Wheels 14x6.0, cast aluminum
Tires Goodyear Eagle RS-A, 185/65TR14

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase, in./mm 104.0/2642
Length, in./mm 171.8/4364
Height, in./mm 53.0/1345
Ground clearance, in./mm 5.7/145
Curb weight, lb 2469
Weight distribution, f/r, % 61/39
Fuel capacity, gal. 12.5
Fuel economy,EPA, city/hwy., mpg 28/38

PERFORMANCE
Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec 8.2
Quarter mile, sec/mph 16.3/85.2
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 132
Slalom, mph 68.4
Lateral acceleration, g 0.87

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