The idea of an affordable performance car from Dodge seems like one that's been long lost to the sands of time. Gone are the days of the turbocharged Neon SRT4 ... out glory on race tracks.

The Dodge Neon was introduced for the 1995 model year as an affordable, fun-to-drive compact car that came as both a four-door sedan and two-door coupe; parent company Chrysler’s Plymouth brand ...

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A year later, when the car was first covered ... they were looking for something to modify and race. What's more, the Dodge Neon has its share of engine problems, and the 1998 is no exception ...