Yahoo Autos The Nissan 240SX Is a Ubiquitous Tuner Car For a Good Reason
When building a tuner car, there's the temptation to start with something rare and unique, but there's also good reasons to work with a popular platform. The 1995-1998 Nissan 240SX, for example, is relatively cheap to buy, and parts are plentiful and affordable. It's a template to build whatever you want.
Many of these '90s icons turned into drift cars, but the one featured in this Smoking Tire video is set up for autocross. The owner swapped out the original KA24 inline-four for a turbocharged 2.0-liter SR20 four-banger, a popular engine swap for the 240SX. It's tuned to a mild 275 horsepower, but that's plenty to have fun in this 2700 lb car, without sacrificing reliability.
An upgraded suspension, clutch-type limited slip differential, sticky tires, and a short throw shifter turn this daily driver into the perfect road car you can take to the track. It's a mild build relative to something like an LS-swapped 240SX, but one that's reliable, easy on the wallet, and well suited for the road.
