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446.000 miles and original clutch
While Chrysler first marketed its “cab-forward” Neons in the 1995 model year, R/Ts were introduced in 1998. They were powered by the 2.0 liter, 150-hp, dual overhead cam engine and 5-speed manual transmission of previous model years. Jesse says his car gets about 38 mpg. R/T suspension features front and rear sway bars and rear spring isolators. “It really loves to take corners,” he says. “Although most factory Neons aren’t what you would call ‘fast’ cars. They pull decently for their engine size and get to 60 in about 7.5 seconds. With the R/T’s performance ‘A’ transmission, getting to the 120-mph cutoff is probably easier than with the other transmissions offered.”