Nissan 240SX
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1989–1999 |
| Assembly | Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Motor Kyūshū) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan 200SX |
| First generation (S13) |
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| Production | 1989–1994 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 2-door convertible |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 mm (97.4 in) |
| Length | 4,521 mm (178.0 in) |
| Width | 1,689 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,290 mm (50.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,224 kg (2,698 lb) |
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| Production | 1994–1998 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L KA24DE I4 (gasoline) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99.4 in) |
| Length | 4,498 mm (177.1 in) |
| Width | 1,727 mm (68.0 in) |
| Height | 1,288 mm (50.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,253 kg (2,762.4 lb) |
The 240SX is a sports car that was introduced to the North American market by Nissan in 1988 for the following model year. It replaced the outgoing 200SX (S12) model. Most of the 240SX were equipped with the 2.4-liter inline 4 engine (KA24E from 1989–1990 and KA24DE from 1991–1999). The KA24E had a single overhead cam and KA24DE had dual overhead cams. Two distinct generations of the 240SX, the S13 (1989–1995) the S14 (1995-1999) were produced based on the Nissan S platform.
The 240SX is closely related to other S platform based vehicles, such as the Japanese-market Silvia and 180SX, and the European-market 200SX. Although their names are similar, the 240SX is unrelated to the 240Z or the 280ZX.
Although it is long out of production, it is still popular in drifting. However, due to the popularity of the S-chassis in drifting competitions, prices for vehicles and parts have skyrocketed, this is sometime known as a "drift tax".
The first generation of the 240SX can be divided into two distinct versions, both having the sporting advantage of rear wheel drive standard. Each of these variants came in two distinct body styles: hatchback, which was offered in both base and SE trim, and coupe, which was offered in base, XE, LE and SE. Both styles shared the same front bodywork as the Japanese-market Nissan 180SX, featuring the sloping front with pop-up headlights. This bodywork distinguishes the coupe model from its Japanese-market counterpart, the Silvia, which featured fixed headlights. Both styles in all markets share the same chassis, and with few exceptions, most components and features are identical. The 240SX is a popular car in the sport of drifting due to its short wheelbase, low cost, ample power, and abundant aftermarket support. The 240SX is known as a vehicle that is purchased as a chassis for the ability to do a wide range of drivetrain swaps including SR20DET, 1JZ, 2JZ, LS1 and more.
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