Generation 4, S12

Nissan 200SX 3-door hatchback

09.1983 - 06.1989 · United States

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Generation 4, S12

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Nissan 200SX, Generation 4, S12, USA market. This overview covers 8 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1983 - 06.1989). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 8 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 4
Engine codes: CA18DET, CA18ET, CA20E, VG30E
Engine displacement, cc: 1809–2960
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2425
Ground clearance, mm: 155
Fuel: Petrol

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8 versions

1.8 L, 168 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18DET · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8T MT	07.1987 - 06.1989

1.8 L, 168 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18DET · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8T AT	07.1987 - 06.1989

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA20E · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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2.0 MT	07.1987 - 06.1989

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA20E · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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2.0 AT	07.1987 - 06.1989

1.8 L, 122 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18ET · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8T MT	09.1983 - 06.1987

1.8 L, 122 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

CA18ET · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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1.8T AT	09.1983 - 06.1987

3.0 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

VG30E · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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3.0 MT	07.1987 - 06.1989

3.0 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

VG30E · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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3.0 AT	07.1987 - 06.1989

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