Yep, strangely, the New R/T (neon) is slower than the first gen. Even
stranger, if they would've used the same engine as they did in the first
gen, this might've been different. This, however, is KIND of a good thing,
because it is what prompted Chrysler to bring in the SRT. With over 200
Supercharged Horses, it promises to be fast, but Dodge testers have reported
huge traction problems, even have tires spinning through second gear. We'll
see what the production car does....
-Ryan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Preacher" <preacher@carolina.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2000 3:43 PM
Subject: DML: Car & Driver: Neon R/T vs Sentra SE
> Anyone else see this article?
>
> Here's the scoop according to Car & Driver:
>
> Neon R/T 1/4 mile: 16.4@86mph 150bhp@6500rpm / 135lb-ft@4400rpm 0-30mph
2.6
> sec.
> Sentra SE 1/4 mile: 16.3@85mph 145bhp@6400rpm / 136lb-ft@4400rpm 0-30mph
> 2.4 sec.
>
> So despite the hype, seems like the Neon R/T is not beating a Dak R/T
> straight off the showroom floor.
>
> They did say that the Neon R/T was a lot more stylish and kicked the
> Sentra's butt in handling but complained about sluggish shifting.
>
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