1997 Nissan 240SX Base 5MT
The 1997 Nissan 240SX Base 5MT is a 155-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $18,359 MSRP.
It makes 155 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 160 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The 240SX measures 177.2 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,800 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,359 ($37,176 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L DOHC 16-Valve Inline-4 (KA24DE) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, shim-over-bucket, timing chain |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 96 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.32 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.9 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.76 |
| Reverse | 3.38 |
| Final Drive | 4.08 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in. steel |
| Tires Front | P195/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.2 in |
| Width | 68.1 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 57.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,800 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 20.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 42.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 42.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars