Specs
Research 1998 Plymouth Neon specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
Competition 2dr Coupe Competition
Brakes
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System |
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.0 x 0.8 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.6 x 0.4 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
7.9 x 1.5 |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
7.8 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
7.4 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
6.9 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
7.2 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
7.2 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
7.8 |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
83 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
450 |
Engine
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
133 @ 5500 |
| Engine Order Code |
ECC |
| Engine Order Code |
ECC |
| Engine Order Code |
ECB |
| Engine Type |
Gas I4 |
| Displacement |
2.0L/122 |
| Fuel System |
SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
131 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
133 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
128 @ 5000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Wheelbase (in) |
104.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
171.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
67.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
54.9 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
57.4 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
57.4 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
29.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
6.0 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
12.5 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
52.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.5 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
39.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
50.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
36.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
35.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
54.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
53.9 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
91.2 |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
33 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
41 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
29 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
24 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
35.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.8 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18.0 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16.0 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Plymouth Neon |
| Body Style |
2 Door Coupe Base |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Chapman Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
32 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.87 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.79 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.63 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
|
Tires
| Front Tire Order Code |
|
| Rear Tire Order Code |
|
| Spare Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/65HR14 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/65HR14 |
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D14 |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
100 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
|
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.13 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.55 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.54 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.69 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Type |
3 |
| Trans Order Code |
DD5 |
| Trans Order Code |
DGA |
| Trans Order Code |
DD4 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.55 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.98 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.94 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.94 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.19 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.19 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
8.5 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.42 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.10 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.72 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.81 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.81 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.03 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.36 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Compact |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
2461 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
14 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
14 x 4.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
14 x 5.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
14 x 6.0 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
14 x 5.5 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
