1997 Nissan 240SX SE 5MT
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- Photo: 1996 Nissan 240SX S14 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SGR cars (3286765211) by Mike Babcock from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Nissan 240SX LE Coupe in Aspen White Pearlglow, rear left, 2021-07-05 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan 240SX S14 rear by Leg1t, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan 240SX S14 rear 2 by Leg1t, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Nissan 240SX SE 5MT is a 155-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $21,999 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 155 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 160 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The 240SX measures 177.2 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,758 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,999 ($44,546 *) |
| 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 | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| 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 | 16 in. aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in. aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| 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 | 4.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,758 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 | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 42.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Nissan 240SX.
14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Nissan 240SX
Owner Complaints
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Nissan 240SX (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 NISSAN 240SX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.