With global concern over the unstable oil prices, automakers are again looking to package “fun” in smaller, more gas-efficient ways – enter the return of the upcoming Nissan 240SX. Like Toyota and Subaru’s partnership-created FT-86 sports car and Honda’s upcoming CR-Z sporty hybrid, Nissan is reportedly yet again working on the return of its small 240SX despite the project being canceled earlier this year.Nissan canceled the last 240SX back in 2002, and has relied on the 350Z and 370Z for its sporty offering since then. Now Nissan is looking to recreate the next 240SX on a shortened version of its FR-L platform, which underpins the 370Z and Infiniti G sedan. The news of the FR-L platform means that the next SX will feature rear-wheel-drive like its slightly larger platform mates, and throws out the three-year old rumor that it may be a mid-engined car like the Urge concept. There is even talk of a factory-supplied flamboyant body kit among the options.
According to InsideLine, power is expected to arrive in the form of a 1.8-liter inline-4, and with the help of its turbocharger will output somewhere in the realm of 200 horsepower. Considering the high potential for those looking to use Nissan’s 240SX as a true entry-level car as it is intended, Nissan will likely offer a less potent naturally aspirated engine as well for those on a tighter budget.
Although there is currently no confirmation on any high-performance versions of the 240SX in the works, given its pedigree and competition it is likely that some 300+ hp variants will work their way into the lineup within a year or two of initial release which is believed to be between 2011 and 2012. Expect the 240SX to be in the same segment as the FT-86 and Mazda MX-5 in terms of pricing.
Spy shots have not yet been secured, but it is believed that the next 240SX will be based loosely on the 2005 Nissan Foria concept car shown in the preview.
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-nissan-yet-again-considering-return-of-240sx.html
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