1991 Nissan 240SX - Sporty looking car
The Nissan 240SX is a sporty looking car. The first generation model is available in a variety of configurations including hatchback with moon roof, full convertible, and coupe. In addition to its sporty look, it also is available with a five speed manual transmission and 2.4L engine. While the engine is a bit under powered to be considered a true sports car, the 240SX handles like a true sports car with its rear-while drive and four-way steering. The intention of being a sport vehicle extends to the interior, which can accommodate four occupants, although the rear passenger seat does feel cramped. The front driver and passenger seat do their job well to keep their passengers in place when taking tight corners. The car was originally available with a stereo package equipped with a AM/F...
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The Nissan 240SX is a sporty looking car. The first generation model is available in a variety of configurations including hatchback with moon roof, full convertible, and coupe. In addition to its sporty look, it also is available with a five speed manual transmission and 2.4L engine. While the engine is a bit under powered to be considered a true sports car, the 240SX handles like a true sports car with its rear-while drive and four-way steering. The intention of being a sport vehicle extends to the interior, which can accommodate four occupants, although the rear passenger seat does feel cramped. The front driver and passenger seat do their job well to keep their passengers in place when taking tight corners. The car was originally available with a stereo package equipped with a AM/FM radio and tape player which are fed to a Bose surround sound speaker system. All in all, the 240SX is a sports car that is of sports car breed, but that ultimately came to the U.S. Market under powered and lacking its Japanese domestic model's turbocharged engine.
The 240SX was my first manual transmission vehicle, and it was the vehicle in which I learned to drive a stick shift. It tolerated my abuse and I was surprised that the clutch had not burnt out by the time I had become semi-competent at shifting.
The 240SX was my first manual transmission vehicle, and it was the vehicle in which I learned to drive a stick shift. It tolerated my abuse and I was surprised that the clutch had not burnt out by the time I had become semi-competent at shifting.
The top positive thing about this vehicle is that it had the looks, amenities, and handling of a true sports car. It is unique with its projector headlights and being rear-wheel driven unlike many other Japanese cars in the same price range at the time which were front-wheel drive and lacked the steering capabilities of the 240SX.
The top positive thing about this vehicle is that it had the looks, amenities, and handling of a true sports car. It is unique with its projector headlights and being rear-wheel driven unlike many other Japanese cars in the same price range at the time which were front-wheel drive and lacked the steering capabilities of the 240SX.
The top negative thing about this vehicle was that it just did not have the engine of a true sports car. The engine was downgraded from the turbocharged 2.0L dual overhead camshaft SR20DET to the comparatively weak naturally aspirate d2.4L single overhead camshaft KA24DE engine when it was brought to the U.S. Market from Japan. In essence, it has all the bark of its Japanese domestic market sibling but without the bite.
The top negative thing about this vehicle was that it just did not have the engine of a true sports car. The engine was downgraded from the turbocharged 2.0L dual overhead camshaft SR20DET to the comparatively weak naturally aspirate d2.4L single overhead camshaft KA24DE engine when it was brought to the U.S. Market from Japan. In essence, it has all the bark of its Japanese domestic market sibling but without the bite.
