Nissan Sentra Nismo Concept. Your thoughts?

[vividracing]

Looks pretty cool. 240HP and supposed to compete with the Focus ST and GTI



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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br6QBbrzneQ"]Nissan Sentra Nismo Design and Discussion: Detroit 2014 - YouTube[/ame]

[Diode Dynamics]

This does look awesome, but I'm sure the production version will be an extremely dumbed down version of this lol.

I'm still waiting for the new 240sx successor

Nick C.

[daiheadjai]

Every time I see the Sentra, I see the Lexus HS250.
Not sure if that's a backhanded compliment.

[m.box.design]

definitely a good direction for performance and looks. the sentra was getting realllly boring. i rented one on a trip last year, styling and cvt made it so unlikeable.

[driftartist]

the sentra had it right with the 90s se-r then they screwed it ll up by making it big and fat. i have lost faith in nissan

[Dipstik-sportech]

Ugh torsion bar rear suspension. Gggaaayyyyeeeee

The Frozen North

[rice_classic]

I *like* fwd cars. But with a caveat..

I like double arm suspension, a shorter wheel base and less weight.

This car has Macs up front, torsen in the rear, a long wheelbase and is >2800lbs. If I needed a 4 door FWD car, this would not be it. Would rather have Mazda3/Mazda6.

[Sideways&Smiling]

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

This does look awesome, but I'm sure the production version will be an extremely dumbed down version of this lol.

I'm still waiting for the new 240sx successor

Nick C.

I think the IDx is the best we're gonna get, unfortunately .... well that and a slightly smaller Z in 2015/2016. Personally, I would have rather seen an S16 than them bringing the 510 back, but I'm still interested in this IDx. I would love to see a really stripped down, light 240z-ish new Z, but I think the new Z will still be on the same platform, so it's probably not going to be all that different :/

[vh_supra26]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbk_5LHjlg4"]2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO - YouTube[/ame]

If you've been waiting as we have for Nissan to come out with a Nismo version of the Sentra, you can stop waiting, because here it is. But if you were hoping for a swell of power, you might be a little disappointed.

Revealed today at the LA Auto Show, the 2017 Sentra Nismo packs a 1.6-liter turbo four. It employs 16 valves, dual overhead cams, direct injection, variable valve timing and oil pressure, and spray-coated and mirror-finish cylinder bores to deliver 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.

Those are the same exact specs as the Juke Nismo, but unfortunately fall short of the more potent, 215-horsepower Juke Nismo RS. So we'll still keep our fingers crossed for a Sentra Nismo RS as well.

Adequate or not, the muscle is transmitted to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission. The suspension is made up of independent struts up front and a torsion beam out back, with stabilizer bars at both ends and monotube rear shocks. It's been recalibrated by Nismo, along with the electronic power steering system and upgraded front brakes.

The whole thing rides on 18-inch alloys, which complement the enhanced appearance and aero package. There front, rear, and side panels have been upgraded to not only give it a more aggressive look, but reduce lift by 30 percent at the rear end. Black and red trim help reinforce that this is no ordinary Senta, helped by the proliferation of Nismo logos inside and out.

The performance treatment continues inside with better-bolstered front seats, leather- and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and more. Red-trimmed charcoal is the only color in which the interior is available, while buyers will be able to choose between silver, dark grey, black, or white.

Unfortunately performance figures and pricing/availability information have yet to be released, but we'll be keeping an eye out for those as soon as they are – so watch this space. From what we're seeing so far, though, the 2017 Nissan Sentra Nismo is already looking down on power compared to prospective rivals like the new Hyundai Elantra Sport – let alone benchmark hot hatches like the Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTI.

If Nissan can get the price down below, however, the Sentra Nismo may open up a new class a step below to bridge the gap.

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/11/201...-188hp-16.html

[Antihero983]

The "lipstick on a pig" idiom comes to mind.

[gramicci101]

If you've been waiting as we have for Nissan to come out with a Nismo version of the Sentra...

Was anybody actually waiting for this?

[Tcoat]

This is a classic example of why people should not put so much faith in what a concept starts out as is what will be delivered. The 2014 concept specs and the 2017 "release" specs are in two totally different worlds. Even the looks are miles apart.

Good to see somebody follows the clickbait sites to bring us such info though.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by vividracing

Looks pretty cool. 240HP and supposed to compete with the Focus ST and GTI



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Say no more..

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by JD001

Say no more..

At least you know it won't hit anything.