Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 132-hp 2.0-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4; 230-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags, LATCH child-seat anchors, side-impact door beams, ABS with EBD (SRT4)

Optional Safety Equipment: side air bags ($390), ABS with EBD ($695)

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Belvedere, Illinois

Model Tested: Dodge Neon SRT4 ($20,700)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power mirrors, power trunk lid release, split 60/40 folding rear seats, variable intermittent wipers, rear defroster, visor vanity mirrors, floor mats, trunk light, tilt steering column, metalllic interior trim, boost guage, fsport seats, foglights, 17-inch alloy wheels Z-rated performance tires

Options as Tested: power sunroof ($750); Kicker Livin' Looud high-power audio ($795); CD changer ($350)

Destination Charge: 595

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 230 @ 5300

Torque: 250 @ 2200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 22/30

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 174.4/67.4/56.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.0/58.1 inches

Turning Cycle: 41.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.4/52.4/42.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.7/52.9/34.8 inches

Trunk Volume: 13.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts with asymmetrical lower arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 6.1 inches

Curb Weight: 2900 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P205/50ZR17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Gallons