Segment: Medium
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Nissan started introduced the Sentra SE-R in 1990, and it was so successful that it continued it on the following versions, and the sixth generation of the model made no exception.
While in the '90s was a light sub-compact car, available as a coupe, by 2006, the Sentra grew up to the mid-size segment. It wasn't that agile anymore. It was considerably larger than its predecessor, but the SE-R package remained, sending the car into the sport-sedan class. Worth mentioning that it wasn't available as a two-door version.
With its aggressive front styling, the Sentra SE-R looked like it would kill all the cars in front of it. The bumper sported a wide center grille flanked by two air-scoops on the sides as the driver needed them to cool the brakes on a track day. The main black grille featured the Nissan badge in the middle while its headlights were extended over the hood.
Inside, the SE-R showed unique features such as a G-meter on the center stack, which showed the lateral acceleration. The bucket seats were considerably sportier and did a better job holding the front occupants in place during high-speed cornering maneuvers than the standard seats in the regular Sentra. But since it was built as a daily driver, Nissan installed a standard CVT on the car with the gear selector on the center stack.
The SE-R's most important part was under the bodywork. First of all, it featured disc-brakes in all corners and standard ABS. The regular SE-R got a 180 hp engine paired as standard to a CVT with an option for manual changes with seven pre-selected gear ratios. But the most thought-after version was the SE-R Spec V, which provided 200 hp from the same 2.5-liter four-banger, and it was paired to a six-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 16V FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 6000 RPM 179 HP @ 6000 RPM 177 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 172 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 233 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 VR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.1 in (4575 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.5/60.4 in (1,511/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3071 lbs (1393 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 16V FWD (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 149 KW @ 6600 RPM 203 HP @ 6600 RPM 200 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 180 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 244 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 WR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.1 in (4575 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.5/60.4 in (1,511/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |