1998 Nissan 240SX Base 5MT
The 1998 Nissan 240SX Base 5MT is a 155-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $18,849 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,849 ($37,582 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,244 ($38,370 *) |
| Destination Charge | $395 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L DOHC 16V Inline-4 (KA24DE) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16V |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 96.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Open |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.321 (35 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.902 (61 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.308 (89 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (117 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.759 (154 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.657 |
| Final Drive | 4.083 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Turning Diameter | 31.5 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 in Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 in Alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.2 in |
| Width | 68.1 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline