1988RedT2
1988RedT2 UltimaDork
1/26/19 8:58 a.m.

Basically, the title says it all.  What are the differences between an ACR and a R/T?

If I had a nice running, driving example, approximately what would it be worth?  Talking first gen Coupe only.

parker
parker Reader
1/26/19 9:52 a.m.

Front hubs and all four struts are different.  R/T has a spoiler on the trunk and foglights.  That's it for differences.   As for what it's worth?  Not much unless you find a buyer that's looking for exactly what you have and is willing to pay.

 

Pete Gossett
Pete Gossett GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/26/19 10:23 a.m.

ACR sedan was SOHC, coupe was DOHC. Factory Konis on the ACR, no body trim on the sides of the ACR.

Also, I believe there was a special upholstery fabric for ACRs?

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
1/26/19 11:19 a.m.

ACR also came with 4-wheel disc brakes no abs could have air conditioning and power steering delete. PCM was different with it much more different calibration and the trans had a different final drive and overall ratio. ACR also had a quicker steering rack. ACR was based off of a base model for lighter-weight where the RT was based off the premium. Both had front and rear sway bars I'm stiffer Springs. ACR Springs were slightly different than the RT

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy UltimaDork
1/26/19 11:32 a.m.

I think ACR front grill had empty spots for fog lights.  

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
1/26/19 11:36 a.m.

Correct. And no side moulding. Some stereo delete cars. Factory eccentrics on all corners. Leather steering wheel and shuft knob with base interior.

Rt was a highline eith wuicker ratio steering, different trans, front and rear sway bars, and 4 wheel disc. 

Vigo
Vigo UltimaDork
1/26/19 1:35 p.m.

Are we still talking about that broken timing belt rt in pa? If that thing is still for sale i am shocked.

1988RedT2
1988RedT2 UltimaDork
1/26/19 2:17 p.m.
Vigo said:

Are we still talking about that broken timing belt rt in pa? If that thing is still for sale i am shocked.

Hmmmm?  Tell me more.  What color is it?

parker
parker Reader
1/26/19 3:28 p.m.

If neons.org is still around, look there.  Some incorrect info is posted here.  The R/T had the same transmission, final drive, springs, anti-roll bars and brakes as the ACR.  The R/T lacked the Koni struts and thicker front hubs, that's it.  I'm referring to the DOHC cars.

 

Duke
Duke MegaDork
1/26/19 3:52 p.m.

Yeah, go to neons.org and look it up in the FAQ. 

1988RedT2
1988RedT2 UltimaDork
1/26/19 5:07 p.m.
parker said:

  The R/T had the same transmission, final drive, springs, anti-roll bars and brakes as the ACR.  The R/T lacked the Koni struts and thicker front hubs, that's it.  I'm referring to the DOHC cars.

 

This is in perfect agreement with the info I've been able to gather from various sources.

Vigo
Vigo UltimaDork
1/27/19 11:31 a.m.

Hmmmm?  Tell me more.  What color is it?

It looked like a smoking deal which explains why the ad is down. 

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/cars-sale/300-rt-neon-nmna-timing-belt-broke/148835/page1/

 

Unrelated but there's nothing about an R/t or ACR performance wise that cant be easily replicated or bettered on any other 1g neon. Unless you're going to leave it stock, those trim levels are mostly getting you a name. If you get a smoking deal on one that's great, but if you're paying full retail for a nice ACR or RT you could buy a nice base model for less money and mod it up to the same performance for the same or less money. 

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