1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso Coupe Auto
The 1997 Plymouth Neon Expresso Coupe Auto is a 132-hp inline-4 coupe with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,270 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Neon measures 171.8 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,270 ($26,871 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | A588 2.0L SOHC 16-valve inline-4, sequential MPFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars