Jon,
Jim left out the CC after car. It is a fairly well known fact that other than
Viper Neon is the fastest accelerating CAR CC makes. This may change with the
Prowler and the 253 HP 3.5, I hear they're significantly quicker than the old 215
HP ones.
KW
Jon Steiger wrote:
> At 05:09 AM 2/20/98 -0500, kmiller wrote:
> >From: jim miller <jmiller@eramp.net>
> >>Remember when a neon gives your dak a hard time, some neons have up to 150
> >>hp and
> >>are probably very light. Compare the hp per pound ratio and the wind drag
> >>comparison. Ive never driven a neon sport or neon r/t but I hear they run
> >>pretty good
> >>for an econobox. I believe they may be fastest in their class!
> >>
> >>Now, I'm gonna state something that may sound stupid, but here it goes:
> >>From what I've heard the neon R/T is the fastest production CAR since the
> >Viper. I only heard this from my dad who heard it from a guy who picked up
> >a demolished neon at the garage. We were both shocked, but the real
> >question is: Is this statement true? I really thought the avenger's and
> >others would hang with them, but then again I've been wrong before.
> >
>
> That would be cool, but I can say with 99.99% probability that it is
> not true. The 3000GT VR-4 will easily run 160mph, (had mine to 130 and it
> wasn't even breathing hard) and the Camaro Z28 is probably in the 150-180mph
> range, along with the Corvette, etc.
>
> I just don't see a Neon pulling those kind of numbers. I'm sure they're
> faster than a Dak (top speed; I would guess they're in the 130mph range),
> and darn close (if not faster) at accelleraton, so if one pulls up beside me
> at the light or the tree, they'll get my undivided attention. :-)
>
> -Jon-
>
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