1997 Dodge Neon specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe Base Competition
- $10,800
- 2dr Cpe Base
- $10,800
- 4dr Sdn Base Competition
- $11,000
- 4dr Sdn Base
- $11,000
- 2dr Cpe Highline
- $12,470
- 4dr Sdn Highline
- $12,670
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Agate
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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131 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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10.0 x 0.8 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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450
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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83
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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129 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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131 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0L/122
Displacement
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3-Speed A/T
M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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25 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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6.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Height, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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37 in
Second Head Room
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29 in
Liftover Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Chapman Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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14 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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P175/70R14
Rear Tire Size
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P175/70R14
Front Tire Size
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14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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2,441 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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