The 1996 Nissan 180 SX was powered by the revered 2.0-liter SR20DET turbocharged DOHC I4 engine (202-247 hp, 196-207 lb-ft), and it was significantly more potent than its US market counterpart, the Nissan 240 SX, which carried the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter KA24DE (155 hp, 160 lb-ft) mill. The 1996 Nissan S13 180SX was the first model year of the popular JDM model's third generation, and the type X was its highest trim level.
