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Nissan 240SX Specs

Since 1989 the 240SX has grown 2″ in length and gained 126 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1989–1998 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1998 Nissan 240SX, the latest model year on record, is 179.9″ long, 68.1″ wide and 50.8″ tall on a 99.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,800 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan 240SX generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 1995: 139 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Nissan 240SX dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1989–1993178″66.5″50.8″97.6″2,674 lb
1995–1998177.2″68.1″50.8″99.6″2,813 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

240SX year by year

FIG.02·Nissan 240SX dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1998179.9″68.1″99.6″2,800 lb1
1997177.2″68.1″99.6″2,813 lb1
1996177.2″68.1″99.6″2,813 lb1
1995177.2″68.1″99.6″2,813 lb1
1993178″66.5″97.6″2,674 lb3
1992178″66.5″97.6″2,674 lb2
1991178″66.5″97.6″2,674 lb2
1990178″66.5″97.6″2,674 lb2
1989178″66.5″97.6″2,674 lb2
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

240SX on the used market

In 34 240SX listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1995–1998 car is the most common: 21 of them (62%), at an average asking price of $13,711.

FIG.05·Nissan 240SX generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
1995–19982162%$13,711168,081 mi
1989–19931338%$10,638166,636 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a 240SX fit

FIG.02·Nissan 240SX — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,029 cars within 10″ of its length, the 240SX is lighter than 84% and narrower than 80%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 88%.

FIG.03·Nissan 240SX against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,029 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.1″71.7″−3.6″
Wheelbase99.6″105.5″−5.9″
Curb weight2,800 lb3,448 lb−648 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1998 240SX bigger than the 1997?

Yes: the 1998 model is 2.7″ longer.

How much does a used 240SX cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $10,638 for the 1989–1993 car to $13,711 for the 1995–1998 one, across 34 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 240SX model years, 1989 to 1998. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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