Stage 1 drift base
Nissan 240SX in Underground 2
A starter, and the one with the highest starter top speed in the comparison notes.
Unlock and published figures
The NFS Fandom article for the Nissan 240SX SE (S13) says the unlock is: Available from the beginning. I use that sentence as the obtain line. The car article does not print an in-game price, so I leave that cell empty. Stock numbers on the same article: 0-60 in 8.33 seconds, top speed 130.0 mph, 155.4 bhp, 159.0 lb-ft. The upgraded row reads 3.47 seconds, 219.0 mph and 466.7 bhp. Drivetrain RWD. The article ties the model to a 1992 2.4 L I4 (KA24DE) 2-door coupe. Region on the roster: All regions. Stage label: 1.
How I use this article
For the Nissan 240SX SE (S13) the model article supplies the numerical specification; the roster supplies availability. Both belong to NFS Fandom and count as one publisher source. The job I will defend is Starter / drift. A different car's article does not get to overwrite that.
Rear-drive and light, so the article treats it as a natural drift base. It is not the quickest starter off the line. That job stays with the Civic on the NTSC roster.
What makes the 240SX a distinct starter
The 240SX is the rear-wheel-drive Nissan starter, which is why its comparison belongs alongside the Corolla and Civic rather than only the later Skyline. The published stock top-speed advantage is a narrow comparison within the starter set. It is not the same as the best acceleration, shortest circuit lap or easiest drift car. The Skyline’s all-wheel-drive identity should not be transferred to this Nissan simply because both share a manufacturer. If you keep the 240SX throughout career, later parts and tuning change the comparison with its stock specification. The upgrade figures above are one wiki configuration, so I leave unsupported claims about optimal gearing or guaranteed drag times out of this guide.
Evidence for the figures
| Claim group | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stock / upgraded performance | NFS Fandom model article | 1 source |
| Regional availability and unlock | NFS Fandom roster / model article | 1 publisher source |
| In-game price | No value in references checked | Blank |
Video
Public roster video. Playback starts after a click.
FAQ
How does the Nissan 240SX unlock?
The obtain line is quoted from the Fandom article on this page.
What does it cost in career?
The sources checked on 3 Nov 2026 do not print an in-game price.
Is it the single best car?
No. The best-car page splits the answer by race type.
Sources
- NFS Fandom: Nissan 240SX SE (S13) — checked 2026-11-03
- NFS Fandom: Underground 2 car list — checked 2026-11-03
- Wikipedia: Need for Speed Underground 2 — checked 2026-11-03
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