2003 Howell Neon SRT-4

When Car and Driver brought together talent from across America to compete in their four-pot challenge, this two tone Neon took top honors. Howell Automotive modified this SRT4 and their efforts were well rewarded with a first place among the other tuned imports.

With a lengthy list of engine modifications, $15 000 in total, the Howell Neon produces around 450 bhp. To keep the torque steer in check and power to the pavement a Quaife limited-slip differential is used. With a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds it would seem Howell have turned the Neon into a real banger.

Other highlights included in this show car are Wilwood discs up front and Vogtland coil overs all around.

Story by Supercars.net

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
price $	$43 000 USD
engine	Inline-4
position	Front Transverse
aspiration	Turbocharged
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	2429 cc / 148.2 in³
compression	8.1:1
power	337.1 kw / 452 bhp @ 5500 rpm
torque	645.37 nm / 476 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
redline	6750
driven wheels	FWD
front brakes	Willwool Vented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
f brake size	x 310 mm / x 12.2 in
rear brakes	Stock Discs
r brake size	x 270 mm / x 10.6 in
f suspension	Struts
r suspension	Struts
curb weight	1347 kg / 2970 lbs
wheelbase	2667 mm / 105.0 in
front track	1464 mm / 57.6 in
rear track	1465 mm / 57.7 in
length	4462 mm / 175.7 in
width	1712 mm / 67.4 in
height	1435 mm / 56.5 in
transmission	NVG T850 5-Speed Transaxle
gear ratios	:1
0 – 60 mph	~4.9 seconds