Nissan 200SX 0–60 Times
The Nissan 200SX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Nissan 200SX is the 1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Nissan 200SX is the 1987 Nissan 200SX SE 3-door Hatchback, which took 10.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 4 verified production tests of the Nissan 200SX, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.38 seconds at 83.93 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Nissan 200SX, led by the 1996 Nissan 200SX Stillen SE-R Coupe at 7.30 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 8.00sec 1995 SE-R Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 8.50sec Across 4 production runs
Fastest Modified 7.30sec 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.38sec @ 83.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.00sec 1987 SE 3-door
Across 4 verified production runs, the Nissan 200SX ranges from 8.00 to 10.00 seconds 0–60, with a 8.50-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Nissan 200SX Performance Overview
Nissan’s 200SX performance record spans 1987 to 1996 in this dataset, covering 5 verified tests across the S12 and S14 eras. Early U.S.-market performance centered on the rear-drive S12, where the 1987 SE 3-door Hatchback used the naturally aspirated 160-hp VG30E V6 and reached 60 mph in 10.0 seconds. That established the baseline for the nameplate before a long gap in the available test record.
When the 200SX returned in S14 form for 1995, its performance character shifted to the front-drive, SR20DE-powered SE-R coupe. Output moved to a naturally aspirated 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-four, and acceleration improved immediately: the 1995 SE-R Coupe ran 0-60 in 8.0 seconds, while another SE-R Coupe test came in at 8.1 seconds. The quickest result in the dataset arrived a year later, when the 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe posted 7.3 seconds to 60 mph and the model’s best quarter-mile of 15.8 seconds at 89.3 mph.
That leaves the late S14 as the 200SX’s current endpoint here, with gasoline, naturally aspirated power throughout and the strongest recorded production pace coming from the 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe at 7.3 seconds 0-60.
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Nissan 200SX 0–60 Times by Generation: S12 to S14
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S14 | 1995–1998 | 8.00s | 8.00s — 1995 SE-R Coupe | 3 | The S14 generation (1995–1998) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1995 SE-R Coupe at 8.00 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| S12 | 1984–1988 | 10.00s | 10.00s — 1987 SE 3-door Hatchback | 1 | The S12 generation (1984–1988) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1987 SE 3-door Hatchback at 10.00 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations. |
S14 1995–1998
Avg 0–60 8.00s
Fastest 8.00s
Tests 3
1995 SE-R Coupe
The S14 generation (1995–1998) averaged 8.00 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1995 SE-R Coupe at 8.00 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
S12 1984–1988
Avg 0–60 10.00s
Fastest 10.00s
Tests 1
1987 SE 3-door Hatchback
The S12 generation (1984–1988) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1987 SE 3-door Hatchback at 10.00 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 3.0L V6 configurations.
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Nissan 200SX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 production tests + 1 modified · 3 years ▾
1996 Nissan 200SX
0 production runs + 1 modified Avg 0–60 —
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 0+1 mod
MOD
1996 Nissan 200SX Stillen SE-R Coupe
7.30sec 0–60
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.3 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 132 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.6 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- Stillen
- Overall Rank
- Unranked — modified or prototype
How we verify Nissan 200SX performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan 200SX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan 200SX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Nissan 200SX performance FAQs
10 questions The 1996 Nissan 200SX Stillen SE-R Coupe reaches 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. It is also the quickest 200SX run on record overall. That test posted a 15.8-second quarter-mile at 89.3 mph from a 140-hp, 132-lb-ft SR20DE-powered front-wheel-drive coupe weighing 2,600 pounds.
The quickest Nissan 200SX on record is the 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe at 7.3 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. That same car also holds the best quarter-mile result at 15.8 seconds with an 89.3-mph trap speed. Its run was recorded as lightly modified, not stock production specification.
The fastest stock Nissan 200SX on record is the 1995 SE-R Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. That makes it the quickest production-spec 200SX test. The overall quickest 200SX is faster at 7.3 seconds, but that 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe was listed as lightly modified.
Across 5 verified Nissan 200SX tests, the average 0-60 time is 8.26 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 16.26 seconds at 85 mph. Recorded results range from a quickest 7.3-second 0-60 run to a slowest 10.0-second run, showing a meaningful spread between trims and configurations.
The S14-generation Nissan 200SX, sold from 1995 to 1998, averages 7.83 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest S14 on record is the 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe at 7.3 seconds. Among stock examples, the 1995 SE-R Coupe leads with an 8.0-second 0-60 time.
The fastest S14 Nissan 200SX on record is the 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe, which runs 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds. That makes it the quickest S14 overall. If you are looking specifically for a stock S14, the fastest production result is the 1995 SE-R Coupe at 8.0 seconds.
The S12-generation Nissan 200SX, sold from 1984 to 1988, is represented by a 1987 SE 3-door Hatchback test at 10.0 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. That makes the S12 notably slower than later S14 examples, which average 7.83 seconds across recorded runs.
The Stillen SE-R Coupe is quicker. On record, the 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds, while SE-R Coupe tests average 8.0 seconds and top out at an 8.0-second best. The gap is 0.7 second in favor of the Stillen car, though it was lightly modified.
The 1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe reaches 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. That result stands as the fastest stock Nissan 200SX run on record. It also matches the best time posted by the broader SE-R Coupe trim pattern, which averages 8.0 seconds across its recorded tests.
Across 5 Nissan 200SX tests, the average quarter-mile is 16.26 seconds at 85 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is the 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe at 15.8 seconds with an 89.3-mph trap speed. That same car is also the fastest 200SX to 60 mph at 7.3 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan 200SX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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