The Nissan 240SX: An Underrated 'Fast and Furious' Bad Boy
The Nissan 240SX used in the ‘Fast and Furious’ series was a modified coupe from the 1995-1997 generation.
Written by Serena Aburahma
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
The choice of vehicles is key to the success of the Fast and Furious franchise. Over the years, it has converted several ordinary cars into bad boys that show great prowess on the track.
One of the models featured in the franchise is the Nissan 240SX
coupe
. A character, Letty Ortiz (played by Michelle Rodriguez), drives the 1997 model. Here are a few features and specs of this Fast and Furious classic car
.What were the features of the Nissan 240SX used in the movie?
According to
Hagerty
, the Nissan 240SX used in Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift had a swapped SR20DET engine. While few details are known, it is suspected that it had an RB25 or 1JZ. This engine version had around 247 horsepower.Other features on the model include a boost controller, a dual-turbo timer, an extra exhaust, and a blow-off valve, all from Blitz. It also featured stainless steel air cleaners and iridium spark plugs from NGK.
On the outside,
The Fast and Furious Wiki
explains that it had an aluminum rear wing, upgraded springs, adjustable shocks and struts, and 18-inch wheels that were covered in Yokohama AVS rubber.Let Jerry find your price in only 45 seconds
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The engine specs of the Nissan 240SX
The
Nissan
240SX used in the Fast and Furious movie was the second-generation model produced between 1994 and 1998. Over the years, it has undergone various improvements and enhancements to improve its performance and looks. Unlike the first-generation model with convertible and hatchback trims, this was a coupe that came in three trims; base, LE, and SE.This vehicle used a gasoline 2.4-liter L4 engine that produced 155 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque at 4400 RPM. The engine powered the rear wheels and was mated to a 4-speed automatic with the option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Nissan 240SX had relatively smooth riding and moderate acceleration. Its independent multi-link suspension gives the car sufficient cushioning on rather rough roads. It was also easy to steer, although it had a few driver-assist technologies.
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The design, comfort, and price of the Nissan 240SX
According to
Car Scoops
, the two-door coupe has 15-inch tires and retractable headlights, which were removed and replaced with fixed ones in later models. The Nissan 240SX also came with a power antenna, dual tailpipes, and a pop-up sunroof. The SE and LE trim levels had side skirts as a standard and had better suspension and a front stabilizer bar to keep the car from swaying on bumpy roads.
The base model came with cloth upholstery and low-back front bucket seats on the inside. However, the LE and SE trims had leather seats, an anti-theft system, and keyless entry. Other equipment that came as standard included a CD player, trip odometer, tachometer, and coolant temperature gauges, which were also standard.
The list price for the Nissan 240SX was between $18,359 and $21,552, depending on the trim one picked. Over the years, the price has gone up as the car has attained collector status, and people are looking for it.
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