Stage 1 drift base

Nissan 240SX in Underground 2

A starter, and the one with the highest starter top speed in the comparison notes.

Street frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Street frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video
Frame from a public Underground 2 PlayStation 2 gameplay video

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

The model article and roster are from the same publisher; listing both links does not create a second independent source.
Claim groupReferenceStatus
Stock / upgraded performanceNFS Fandom model article1 source
Regional availability and unlockNFS Fandom roster / model article1 publisher source
In-game priceNo value in references checkedBlank

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

Related: All carsBest by mode

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