225HP and 235lb-ft TQ for the SRT-4 (turbocharged).
There is nothing under 19K (the going price) that can beat it.
Here is the article:
Sweet from the Street Performance: Chrysler Group Announces Production of
the 2003 Dodge SRT-4
Chrysler Press Release
Los Angeles, Jan 4, 2002 - What was sweet from the street is now even
sweeter on it, as the Chrysler Group announces today it will build a
production version of its 2000 Neon SRT concept car.
Based on the concept vehicle first introduced two years ago at the Greater
Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2003 Dodge SRT-4 combines performance with sweet
features inspired by the street racing scene. The result is a vehicle that
accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.9-seconds straight out of the factory, making
it the second quickest car in the Dodge lineup - - only the Dodge Viper is
quicker.
As the quickest production car available in the United States priced under
$20,000, SRT-4 revolutionizes the compact car market filled with young speed
racers looking to trick out their vehicles with performance and looks.
To be produced at the Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant in the beginning of
2003, Dodge SRT-4 offers customizers an alternative to used vehicles. The
2003 SRT-4 gives enthusiasts a lower price point to start from than many
competitors' cars, and its $19,995 sticker means that Dodge SRT-4 owners
interested in personalizing their cars will have more cash left over for
unique aftermarket enhancements.
But Dodge SRT-4 drivers won't have to drop a dime if they don't want to.
Direct from the factory, this car offers a smart alternative for racing
enthusiasts who want to distance themselves from other vehicles and roll up
to the starting line with something fresh and unique. With its 2.4-liter,
turbo-charged 205 horsepower engine, genuine Viper-style racing seats and
performance gauges, Dodge SRT-4 comes packaged with many components already
tuned and styled for performance. So, it's ready for sweet nights on the
street right off the dealer lot.
The Dodge SRT-4 offers the most "as delivered" performance for the dollar of
any other production sport compact car available in the United States,
foreign or domestic. With more than 200 horses under the hood, it will be
one of the most powerful four-cylinder cars on the market. To go with all
that horsepower, SRT-4 also features an improved cooling system and
high-flow fuel system. Like the Dodge Viper SRT-10, the number four in SRT-4
denotes the number of cylinders in the engine, while SRT is an acronym for
Street/Road/Track.
"You have to give customers the chance to really go for the extreme,"
explained Larry Lyons, Vice President-Small Vehicle Product Team
Engineering. "Dodge SRT-4 grants them that opportunity. It gives them the
ability to earn respect and be accepted on the streets with a car that
stands on its own merit."
Turbo boost makes it sweet off the line
The standard Dodge SRT-4 engine delivers the performance of aftermarket kits
costing anywhere from $2,500 to $3,500, but as a production powerplant, it
is covered by a full factory warranty. The SRT-4 features a 2.4-liter DOHC
turbo-boosted 205 horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine that delivers 220
lb.-ft. of torque available from 2000 to 4800 rpm. And the added boost from
the turbo is just the beginning.
"One of the great things about the SRT-4 turbo is that enthusiasts will be
able to get extra power out of it later through packages available from our
Mopar Performance Parts group," said John Fernandez, Director-Performance
Vehicle Operations. However, with performance estimates showing the vehicle
is capable of 0-60 mph acceleration times of approximately 5.9 seconds, with
a top speed of 148 mph, Dodge SRT-4 is fast just as it is.
"Dodge SRT-4's performance characteristics put it in a league with vehicles
priced at more than $30,000," said Marques McCammon, Program Manager-SRT-4.
"SRT-4 offers continuous torque peak from 2000 rpm to 4800 rpm."
Paired with SRT-4's turbo-charged powerplant is a high-performance transaxle
that features a heavy duty, five-speed manual NVG T850 transaxle and a
muffler-less, dual outlet exhaust system with wider, 2.5-inch polished
stainless tips. Adding to the performance capability are a larger diameter
throttle body and a high flow intake manifold. New equal-length halfshafts,
high capacity clutch and drive plate assemblies and unique engine and
transaxle mounts round out the Dodge SRT-4 transmission system.
Almost unheard of in the compact car enthusiast arena, superior drivability
from a production car is a Dodge Neon trademark that continues with SRT-4.
Like autocross devotees, SRT-4 owners also will enjoy the car's agile
handling capability made possible by 17-inch aluminum performance wheels,
sticky 50 series tires, specially tuned strut and spring assemblies (front
and rear), sway bars (front and rear), updated knuckles and a unique
K-member.
"We wanted a car that had a nice, balanced feel through the corners without
an overabundance of body roll," said Fernandez. "With SRT-4, we created a
car with a high dose of power that is also highly controllable."
"We've gone a little firmer on the spring rates, especially in the rear, so
that we can lessen the rear end dive," said McCammon. "That allows the car
to remain level and even drop down a little in the front to get you off the
line faster."
Blending power and control was made possible by the interaction between the
Dodge SRT-4 development team and performance operation engineers who cut
their teeth in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) racing. Some of these
weekend racers worked closely with the small vehicle team to make sure that
their SCCA engineering experience found its way into Dodge SRT-4. "From the
onset, employees from these two groups worked together to create a car that
reflects our motorsports heritage, both from grassroots Neon ACR racing and
the professional success of our Viper program," said Fernandez.
Dodge SRT-4 also features ABS and four-wheel disc brakes with larger
diameter calipers and rotors, which lie ready and waiting to stop all the
power under the hood. The vehicle's standard 11-inch disc brakes with
upgraded pads assure that SRT-4 can drop from 60-0 mph in less than 120
feet. Other safety features of Dodge SRT-4 include standard driver and front
passenger air bags, as well as optional side air bags.
Even the Dodge SRT-4's sound system was designed with vehicle performance in
mind. A best-in-class AM/FM stereo CD with six speakers is standard
equipment on the SRT-4.
"We considered including a sub-woofer and an amplified sound system, but
that would have meant adding almost 30 pounds to the vehicle weight which,
besides adding to the overall cost, would have slowed the car's
performance," said McCammon
Many other popular convenience features also are standard including air
conditioning, power locks and windows, remote keyless entry and a lighting
group package.
Production plans:
Production of Dodge SRT-4 is scheduled to start in the spring of 2003 at the
Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant, with sales to begin shortly after. The
facility, which began building Neon vehicles in January of 1994, is also the
manufacturing site for the 2002 Dodge Neon models (Base, SE, ES, RT and
ACR).
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C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
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-----Original Message-----
From: Got-Speed (Marty) [mailto:Got-Speed@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 1:57 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Re: trade my Dak?
Ok its not a mopar, but check out the Mitsubishi Lancer.
I was at the dealer here today and they have the OZ Rally edition, fully
loaded SY for $16K
I beleive the standard version is around $13K.
I don't recall the HP, but its not bad considering its a 2.0L 4 cyl. I think
the neon is pushing 130-140 HP and i'm pretty sure the Lancer has it beat.
Marty
""kevin reimer"" <kwreimer@msn.com> wrote in message
news:000701c22107$36eec2e0$024cef41@kwreimer...
>
> I am considering trading in my 2K DAK club cab SLT for a 02 Neon SXT, I
> should be able to walk out with some cash in hand also. ? I have two Daks
I
> dont think I really need two. the Neon will be great for driving to work
35
> miles one way and way better gas mileage. This will keep miles off my 02
4x4
> Quad Cab. I hate to part with my 2k it looks sweet and is much a fake RT
in
> looks now. In mint cond . Is the Neon a good car for commuting?? and
> reliable?
>
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