Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Nissan 200SX 0–60 Times

The Nissan 200SX 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan 200SX is the 1996 Nissan 200SX Stillen SE-R Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 89.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Nissan 200SX is the 1987 Nissan 200SX SE 3-door Hatchback, which took 10.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Nissan 200SX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.26 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.26 seconds at 85.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.3sec 1996 Stillen SE-R Coupe
Average 0–60 8.26sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.26sec @ 85.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.0sec 1987 SE 3-door
1996 Nissan 200SX

Across 5 verified runs, the Nissan 200SX ranges from 7.3 to 10.0 seconds 0–60, with a 8.26-second average.

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Tests by model year

5 tests · 3 years

1996

Nissan 200SX · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1996 Nissan 200SX Stillen SE-R Coupe
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.3 mph
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
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #1 of 5
1996 Nissan 200SX Stillen SE-R Coupe

1995

Nissan 200SX · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.10 sec
Trap Speed 83.0 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 5
1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe
#03
1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 88.3 mph
0–60 mph 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.80 sec
Trap Speed 88.3 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 5
1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe
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1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 86.4 mph
0–60 mph 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.10 sec
Trap Speed 86.4 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Coupe
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #4 of 5
1995 Nissan 200SX SE-R Coupe

1987

Nissan 200SX · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
1987 Nissan 200SX SE 3-door Hatchback
10.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph 10.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.50 sec
Trap Speed 78.0 mph
Engine 3.0L V6
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5M
MPG EPA 17 C / 24 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Hatchback
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #5 of 5
1987 Nissan 200SX SE 3-door Hatchback
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Nissan 200SX on record is the 1996 Nissan 200SX Stillen SE-R Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.80 seconds at 89.3 mph.
The slowest recorded Nissan 200SX is the 1987 Nissan 200SX SE 3-door Hatchback, which takes 10.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Nissan 200SX reaches 60 mph in 8.26 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.26 seconds at roughly 85.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

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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