Nissan 200SX

This article is about the Nissan 200SX front-wheel drive car sold in United States and Canada from 1995-98. For the pre-1988 North American Nissan 200SX and 200SX sold in Europe, see Nissan Silvia and Nissan 180SX

Nissan 200SX (B14)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Lucino
Production	1995–1998
Assembly	Oppama, Japan Smyrna, Tennessee
Body and chassis
Class	Sport compact
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L DOHC GA16DE(Base & SE models) I4 115 hp 2.0L DOHC SR20DE (SE-R models) 140 hp I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	99.8 in (2,535 mm)
Length	1995-97: 170.1 in (4,321 mm) 1998: 171.8 in (4,364 mm)
Width	66.6 in (1,692 mm)
Height	54.2 in (1,377 mm)
Curb weight	2,363 lb (1,072 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan NX Nissan Sentra coupe

In 1995, Nissan reintroduced the 200SX nameplate in United States and Canada to designate a two-door version of the Nissan Sentra (B14 chassis, a front wheel drive car), known in Japan and Mexico as Lucino, replacing the Sentra coupe and Nissan NX (discontinued in 1993). The 200SX came in base, SE, and sportier SE-R models. All shared their front-end appearance, front-drive chassis, dashboard, and many dimensions with the Nissan Sentra (Template:Lang-ja). Base and SE editions shared Sentra's twin-cam GA16DE engine 4-cylinder engine. The SE-R inherited the 140-horsepower 2.0 L SR20DE engine used in the previous 2-door Sentra SE-R. All three came with a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic, and were equipped with dual airbags. Antilock brakes were optional in the SE and SE-R. The price, new: $14,269-17,549.

The USA B14 200SX was never supplied to the USA with the SR16VE, a 1600cc engine that produces 173 hp (129 kW) nor the very rare 200 bhp SR16VE N1.

Year to year changes

1996

The SE and SE-R gained new body-colored mirrors and door handles. VLSD (Viscous Limited-Slip Differential) feature that only came with the '95 SE-R trim level was eliminated.

1997

The base model adopted the same interior trim as its SE and SE-R companions. The SE-R was no longer available in California due to tightening emissions requirements. The round exhaust finisher was changed to an oval unit for this year's SE-R model. The rear spoiler is made standard on all trim levels.

1998

The SE-R returned to California this year, with additional emissions equipement on the SR20DE engine. All models got new headlights and taillights, revised bumpers, and white-face gauges. The grille was also altered. Also, base models replaced the 13 inch wheels with 14-inchers. The 200SX did not return for 1999 but its 140 hp (104 kW) engine continued in the four-door Sentra SE.

Production Numbers

Units Sold by Year

Year	Base	SE	SE-R
1995	???	???	???
1996	???	???	7,205
1997	???	???	3,200
1998	???	???	3,504

Non-US Models

Nissan Lucino Coupé (Japan)

In several markets, including Mexico and Japan, this car was sold from 1996 to 2000 under the name of Nissan Lucino. In Mexico it came with two versions available: GSE for the 1.6 l engine, and GSR for the 2.0 litre. If not for this one car, there would be no confusion, as every other Nissan with a name ending in "SX" refers to a car based on the Nissan S platform.

See also

• Nissan Silvia
• Nissan 180SX
• Nissan 240SX
• Sileighty