Nissan 240SX 0–60 Times
The Nissan 240SX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Nissan 240SX is the 1992 Nissan 240SX SE Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Nissan 240SX is the 1992 Nissan 240SX SE Convertible, which took 10.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Nissan 240SX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.78 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.63 seconds at 83.58 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.90sec
1992 SE Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
8.78sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.63sec
@ 83.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.60sec
1992 SE Convertible
Across 8 verified runs, the Nissan 240SX ranges from 7.90 to 10.60 seconds 0–60, with a 8.78-second average.
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Nissan 240SX Performance Overview
Nissan’s 240SX performance record spans 1989 to 1996 in this dataset, covering 8 verified tests across the rear-drive coupe and convertible years sampled from the S13 and S14 generations. Throughout that run, the car stayed with naturally aspirated gasoline four-cylinders, evolving from the 140-hp KA24E to the 155-hp KA24DE. Early S13 results established the baseline with the 1989 SE Coupe reaching 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, before the line’s quickest recorded launch arrived in the 1992 SE Coupe at 7.9 seconds. At the other end of the spread, the 1992 SE Convertible posted 10.6 seconds to 60 mph.
As testing moved through the later S13 years and into S14, outright acceleration tightened around the low-8-second range rather than making another large step forward. The strongest quarter-mile result in the data came from the 1996 SE Coupe at 16.1 seconds and 85.3 mph, while that same trim also represents the current-generation best 0-60 figure at 8.1 seconds. Taken together, the 240SX stands today in this sample as a consistently mid-8-second 0-60 car, averaging 8.78 seconds to 60 mph and 16.63 seconds in the quarter-mile, with all recorded examples powered by gasoline engines only.
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Nissan 240SX 0–60 Times by Generation: S13 to S14
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S14 | 1995–1998 | 8.20s | 8.10s — 1996 SE Coupe | 2 | The S14 generation (1995–1998) averaged 8.20 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1996 SE Coupe at 8.10 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations. |
| S13 | 1989–1994 | 8.97s | 7.90s — 1992 SE Coupe | 6 | The S13 generation (1989–1994) averaged 8.97 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 1992 SE Coupe at 7.90 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 155 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations. |
S14
1995–1998
Avg 0–60
8.20s
Fastest
8.10s
Tests
2
1996 SE Coupe
The S14 generation (1995–1998) averaged 8.20 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1996 SE Coupe at 8.10 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.
S13
1989–1994
Avg 0–60
8.97s
Fastest
7.90s
Tests
6
1992 SE Coupe
The S13 generation (1989–1994) averaged 8.97 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 1992 SE Coupe at 7.90 seconds. Output ranged from 140 to 155 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.
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Nissan 240SX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 6 years
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1996 Nissan 240SX
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1996 Nissan 240SX SE Coupe
8.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 85.3 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 160 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,830 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 8
How we verify Nissan 240SX performance data
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 240SX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan 240SX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Nissan 240SX performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1996 Nissan 240SX SE Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds. Its best recorded quarter-mile is 16.1 seconds at 85.3 mph. That 1996 test car used the 155-hp, 160-lb-ft KA24DE inline-four, rear-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 2,830 pounds.
The quickest Nissan 240SX on record is the 1992 SE Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. Among all verified 240SX runs, that stands as the model’s best 0-60 result. Across 8 total tests, the overall 240SX average is 8.78 seconds to 60 mph.
The fastest stock Nissan 240SX is also the 1992 SE Coupe at 7.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since all 8 recorded 240SX tests are production cars, the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result are the same here. That makes the 1992 SE Coupe the quickest factory-spec 240SX on record.
The S14-generation Nissan 240SX, sold from 1995 to 1998, averages 8.2 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 recorded tests. The quickest S14 on record is the 1996 SE Coupe at 8.1 seconds. S14 cars in these tests all used naturally aspirated gasoline power rated at 155 hp.
The S13 Nissan 240SX, sold from 1989 to 1994, averages 8.97 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The fastest S13 on record is the 1992 SE Coupe at 7.9 seconds. Tested S13 models span 140-155 hp, and every recorded example here is naturally aspirated and gasoline-powered.
The fastest S13 Nissan 240SX on record is the 1992 SE Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.9 seconds. That makes it quicker than the fastest S14 result, which is 8.1 seconds from the 1996 SE Coupe. Among S13 tests, it stands as the generation benchmark.
The quickest S14 Nissan 240SX on record is the 1996 SE Coupe at 8.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. Across the 2 S14 tests logged, the generation average is 8.2 seconds. Every S14 example here is powered by a 155-hp naturally aspirated gasoline engine and rear-wheel drive.
The SE Coupe is clearly quicker. Across 6 tests, the SE Coupe averages 8.5 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 7.9 seconds. The only SE Convertible test on record ran 10.6 seconds to 60 mph, making it 2.7 seconds slower than the quickest SE Coupe result.
The Nissan 240SX SE Coupe is the quickest and most frequently tested 240SX trim on record. Across 6 tests, it averages 8.5 seconds from 0-60 mph, and its best recorded run is 7.9 seconds. The current-year 1996 SE Coupe test came in at 8.1 seconds to 60 mph.
Across 8 recorded Nissan 240SX tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.63 seconds at 83.6 mph. The quickest quarter-mile run belongs to the 1996 SE Coupe, which covered the distance in 16.1 seconds at 85.3 mph. That same car also posted a 0-60 mph time of 8.1 seconds.
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 240SX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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