Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
The 1991 Nissan NX was launched on the sport-compact market to fight against Mazda MX3, Toyota MR2, Honda Civic Del Sol, and Isuzu Piazza.
The Japanese car-maker didn't want to lose a slice of that segment, where it had good results with the Nissan Sentra and the Nissan Sunny Coupe. The latter was more of a hatchback than a coupe but so was the MX3. It developed a good platform designed for better handling but still offering good fuel-efficiency.
The car's design was unusual, with deep headlights and an arched cabin shape. The removable top transformed the car into a Targa body style in a matter of seconds. The raked rear end was inspired by sports-cars, with a big rear windscreen on the lift-gate.
Inside, the NX offered a good room for two adult passengers in the front. The rear seats were a folding bench that expanded the trunk room. It didn't offer enough headroom for adult passengers. The instrument cluster featured the basic information for the driver: a tachometer, a speedometer, a fuel gauge, and the coolant temperature.
The NX was one of the best handling cars from its time. It was pitted against vehicles such as the Acura NSX, Porsche 911, and Mazda Miata and it didn't come short. Its main advantage was a limited-slip differential, which was an unusual feature for a front-wheel-drive car. The engine range was limited to 1.6- and 2.0-liter units, which offered between 90 and 143 hp. It was offered with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 6000 RPM 102 HP @ 6000 RPM 101 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 136 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3296 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 133 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3296 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 172 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 6000 RPM 102 HP @ 6000 RPM 101 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 136 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.8 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 133 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.8 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GTI 5MT FWD (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 105 KW @ 6400 RPM 143 HP @ 6400 RPM 141 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 178 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163 in (4140 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3384.1 lbs (1535 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |