Specs - 1997 Nissan 240SX Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Brake ABS System | | | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.0 x 0.87 | 10.0 x 0.87 | 10.0 x 0.87 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.1 x 0.35 | 10.1 x 0.35 | 10.1 x 0.35 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Engine | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Displacement | 2.4L/146 | 2.4L/146 | 2.4L/146 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 155 @ 5600 | 155 @ 5600 | 155 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 160 @ 4400 | 160 @ 4400 | 160 @ 4400 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 51.0 | 51.0 | 51.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 177.2 | 177.2 | 177.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.1 | 68.1 | 68.1 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Steering | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 31.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 |
| Suspension | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut | Independent Strut | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Indep Multi-Link | Indep Multi-Link | Indep Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | | | |
| Tires | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Front Tire Size | P195/60HR15 | P205/55VR16 | P205/55VR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/60HR15 | P205/55VR16 | P205/55VR16 |
| Transmission | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 38.3 | 36.3 | 38.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 52.0 | 52.0 | 52.0 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 70.8 | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 21.7 | 21.7 | 21.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 50.4 | 50.4 | 50.4 |
| Weight Information | BASE | LE | SE |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2741 | 2758 | 2758 |