Nissan 200SX

Nissan 200SX (B14)
Nissan 200SX (B14)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
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 the United States and Canada. Based on the then-current generation B-14 Sentra, this two door economical sports-coupe was the replacement for the B-13 Sentra coupe that had ended production with the rest of the B-13 line the previous year.

The 200SX came in three trim levels throughout it's production run: base, SE, and the sportier SE-R models. All three trim levels shared the same overall appearance, with minor changes or additions such as a spoiler, different wheel options, or ground effect body kits to differentiate the three trim levels apart.

The 200SX has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout (FWD). Base and SE trim levels shared the B-14 Sentra's twin-cam GA16DE engine 4-cylinder engine. The SE-R received an all aluminum version of the 140-horsepower 2.0 L SR20DE engine used in the 2-door Sentra SE-R it replaced. Transmission options for all three trim levels were either a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. The SE-R trim level in 1995 came with a Viscous Limited-Slip Differential, or VLSD, to maintain traction on the front, drive, wheels. This was a standard feature on the SE-R trim level that was only available during it's first year run. It was dropped after 1995 as this feature was deemed too costly for a car in its class. All trim levels were equipped with dual airbags and antilock brakes were optional on the SE and SE-R. At the time the price for a new 200SX ranged from $14,269-17,549.

The North American Nissan 200SX is the only Nissan to ever bear the "SX" name that was not based on the Nissan S platform.

Year to year changes

1996

[SE & SE-R] Body-Colored Mirrors
[SE & SE-R] Body-Colored Door Handles
VLSD (Viscous Limited-Slip Differential) feature that only came with the '95 SE-R trim level was eliminated.

1997

[All] Spoiler is made standard on all trim levels
[SE-R] Oval exhaust finisher replaced previous year's round exhaust finisher
[Base] Interior trim changed to the same as SE & SE-R trim levels
One New Color Offered
California was unable to sell the SE-R trim level due to tightening emissions requirements

1998

[All] Redesigned Headlights
[All] Redesigned Taillights
[All] Redesigned Front Bumper
[All] Redesigned Rear Bumper
[All] Revised Grille
[All] White-Faced Gauges
[SE] Oval exhaust finisher replaced previous year's round exhaust finisher
[Base] Standard 14-inch (360 mm) wheels replaced previous year's 13-inch (330 mm) wheels
Three New Colors Offered
California resumed sales of the SE-R trim level with additional emissions equipment

Production Numbers

Units Sold by Year

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

Non-US Models

In several markets, including Mexico and Japan, a non-US version of 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 l.

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