| Also, I think the X1/9s in SP trim weigh in at around 1900 lbs.  I've heard 
that stock Nons are 1300 - 1400 lbs. Shed a hundred or so pounds with SP mods 
woul but you at 1200 - 1300 lbs.
I would be surprised if the Fiats are making 100HP, and I would think the Neon 
should be capable of 180+ in SP trim.  This gives the Neon a decided 
Power/Weight ratio.  And I'd bet that the Neon is a Torque Monster at low RPMs 
compared to a X1/9.  The Fiats should corner better, but the decided HP/weight 
ratio advantage may be able to make that up on some courses...
Mike Taylor
>===== Original Message From "Linnhoff, Eric" <eric10mm@qni.com> =====
>Naw, a Neon is just plain too heavy to compete with the X/19s.  Similar to
>trying to out-Honda the Hondas in CSP, it's hard to out-Fiat the Fiats in
>DSP.
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