• The 1996 Plymouth Neon sold over 100,000 units in its production year. The car was prized for its impressive torque and horsepower ratings compared to other cars in its class. For those interested in the history of the Plymouth line or shopping for a good deal on a used car, it's worth knowing the 1996 Plymouth Neon specifications.
  
  

Engine

• The 1996 Plymouth Neon has a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine that sits on a cast iron block. This engine offers 132 horsepower and 129 foot-pounds of torque. Each cylinder has four valves, and the engine uses a multi-point fuel injection system. The engine has a stroke of 83 millimeters, a bore of 87.5 millimeters and a compression ratio of 9.8:1.
  
  

Fuel

• The 1996 Plymouth Neon has an EPA fuel efficiency rating of 28 miles per gallon in the city and 38 on the highway. The gas tank holds up to 12.4 gallons for a driving range on the highway of 180 miles per fill up.
  
  

Dimensions

• The Plymouth Neon is a compact car. The 1996 Neon is just over 170 inches long, 67.5 inches wide and almost 55 inches high. The car has a wheelbase of just over 104 inches, with a front and rear track of slightly over 57 inches. The curb weight is approximately 2,400 pounds. The car offers over 88 gallons of storage space. Inside the 1996 Neon, both driver and passenger enjoy almost 40 inches of headroom in the front while back seat passengers get slightly over 36 inches. Front legroom is 42.5 inches while rear passengers have a little under 36 inches. Shoulder room stands at 52 inches up front and over 54 inches in the back. Hip room in the front is 50 inches and almost 54 inches in the back.
  
  

Amenities

• The 1996 Plymouth Neon comes with a number of interior amenities. Front cup holders and cigar lighters come standard. The front passenger can enjoy the use of a vanity mirror. The front seats feature adjustable head rests. Air conditioning was not available as an option, and the car comes only with AM/FM radio--CD players and cassette players were not available options. There is a low fuel indicator on the dashboard.
  
  

Safety

• The 1996 Plymouth Neon comes standard with both a passenger and a driver's side airbag. Impact absorbing bumpers match the body color on both front and back. The brakes are two-disc type that come with ventilated discs. The car has three-point safety belts in all seating positions except for the middle back seat which has a lap belt. The windshield wipers run at two different speeds with adjustable intermittent.