March 19th, 2009 | 
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As time has gone by several things can be said about the Plymouth Neon series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The Neon ACR is equipped with a Chrysler 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Plymouth.
For the 1999 Neon, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12.50 gallons.
The Neon uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Neon ACR Statistics
The dimensions of the Neon ACR are 67.40 inches wide by 171.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $11,735 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $10,847. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
A powertrain warranty is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Plymouth Neon.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1999 Neon gets 32 - 39 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 28 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
The 1998 model began the promise of the Plymouth Neon. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Plymouth hopes that the Neon ACR will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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