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Nissan NX 0–60 Times

The Nissan NX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, MotorWeek and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Nissan NX is the 1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.80 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Nissan NX is the 1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe, which took 8.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the Nissan NX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.73 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.20 seconds at 86.33 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.50sec 1991 2000 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 7.73sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20sec @ 86.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.10sec 1991 2000 Coupe
1991 Nissan NX

Across 3 verified runs, the Nissan NX ranges from 7.50 to 8.10 seconds 0–60, with a 7.73-second average.

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Nissan NX Performance Overview

Nissan’s NX appears in this dataset as a short-run early-1990s compact coupe, represented here by 3 verified tests spanning 1991 to 1991. All recorded results fall within the N13 generation, using the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter SR20DE gasoline four-cylinder rated at 140 hp. That narrow sample still defines a clear performance profile: the 1991 2000 Coupe established the model’s quickest measured launch at 7.5 seconds to 60 mph, while the same trim also appears at 7.6 seconds and 8.1 seconds across separate instrumented tests.

Quarter-mile data shows a similarly tight spread, with the 1991 2000 Coupe posting the line’s best result at 15.8 seconds at 87 mph, against an average of 16.2 seconds at 86.3 mph. Because the available record covers only one model year, there is no later performance era within the test set; instead, the NX’s story here is essentially a snapshot of its launch specification. As it stands today in the available numbers, the N13-era 2000 Coupe remains both the first and current benchmark for the nameplate, with a current-generation best of 7.5 seconds to 60 mph and gasoline power throughout.

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Nissan NX 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
N13 1991–1993 7.73s 7.50s — 1991 2000 Coupe 3 The N13 generation (1991–1993) averaged 7.73 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1991 2000 Coupe at 7.50 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
N13 1991–1993
Avg 0–60 7.73s
Fastest 7.50s
Tests 3
1991 2000 Coupe
The N13 generation (1991–1993) averaged 7.73 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1991 2000 Coupe at 7.50 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Nissan NX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

3 tests · 1 year

1991 Nissan NX

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,480 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe
#02
1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,480 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe
#03
1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe
8.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,480 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 28 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe

How we verify Nissan NX 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 NX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Nissan NX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Nissan NX performance FAQs

10 questions
The 1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe reaches 60 mph in as little as 7.5 seconds. Across three verified stock runs, 0-60 times range from 7.5 to 8.1 seconds, with a 7.73-second average. All recorded 1991 tests are for the 140-hp, front-wheel-drive 2000 Coupe.
The fastest Nissan NX on record is the 1991 Nissan NX 2000 Coupe, with a best 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 15.8 seconds at 87 mph. No modified NX runs are listed ahead of it.
The fastest stock Nissan NX is the 1991 NX 2000 Coupe at 7.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since all three recorded NX tests are stock production cars, the fastest stock result is also the fastest overall result. The quickest quarter-mile stock pass is 15.8 seconds at 87 mph.
Across all three Nissan NX tests on record, the average 0-60 time is 7.73 seconds. Quarter-mile performance averages 16.2 seconds at 86.3 mph. The quickest run reaches 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, while the slowest recorded 0-60 time is 8.1 seconds.
The N13 Nissan NX, covering the 1991-1993 generation, averages 7.73 seconds from 0-60 mph across three recorded tests. Its quickest verified run is 7.5 seconds, set by the 1991 NX 2000 Coupe. All N13 tests on record use a naturally aspirated 140-hp gasoline powertrain.
The quickest N13 Nissan NX is the 1991 2000 Coupe, which runs from 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds. That makes it the fastest example of the N13 generation on record. Across the three N13 tests available, the generation also averages 7.73 seconds to 60 mph.
The Nissan NX 2000 Coupe is recorded at 7.5, 7.6, and 8.1 seconds from 0-60 mph, for a 7.73-second average. All tested examples use the 140-hp SR20DE engine, front-wheel drive, and a 2,480-pound curb weight. Quarter-mile times range from 15.8 to 16.6 seconds.
Yes. The quickest Nissan NX 2000 Coupe quarter-mile pass on record is 15.8 seconds at 87 mph. Other verified runs came in at 16.2 seconds at 86 mph and 16.6 seconds at 86 mph. The overall average for the model is 16.2 seconds at 86.3 mph.
The fastest Nissan NX uses the 2.0-liter SR20DE engine. In the 1991 NX 2000 Coupe, it is rated at 140 hp and 132 lb-ft, paired with front-wheel drive. That setup delivers the model's quickest recorded 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds and best quarter-mile of 15.8 seconds at 87 mph.
Recorded Nissan NX 0-60 times span from 7.5 to 8.1 seconds, a spread of 0.6 second. The three stock tests cluster fairly closely, with another run at 7.6 seconds. That puts the overall average at 7.73 seconds for the model and shows consistent performance across published tests.

Sources

Car and Driver
MotorWeek
Road & Track

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 NX can do, not a single marketing claim.

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