porchrat
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I saw the year on that car and did a double-take. I didn't realise these were still being manufactured up until 2008. Crazy.
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I saw the year on that car and did a double-take. I didn't realise these were still being manufactured up until 2008. Crazy.
Actually belong here.



never heard of this, could not have sold in any big numbers I imagine
The nearest competitor to the 1992 Mazda 323 2.0i 16V was this model from Nissan - the 1993 Sentra STi 200 (B13)...never heard of this, could not have sold in any big numbers I imagine



this I am well aware of, having a 160GXi facelift in the familyThe nearest competitor to the 1992 Mazda 323 2.0i 16V was this model from Nissan - the 1993 Sentra STi 200 (B13)...
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Nissan Sentra 200 STi for sale in Gordons Bay - ID: 28701212
Used 1997 Nissan Sentra 200 STi For Sale - R 155 000 - ID: 28701212www.autotrader.co.za
The Unassuming Icon: Nissan Sentra 200STi
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The Heart of the Beast: The Legendary SR20DE
Engine Specifications
The 200STi’s magic resided squarely under its bonnet with Nissan’s revered SR20DE engine. This twin-cam, 16-valve, 2.0-litre inline-four was renowned for its robust construction, free-revving nature, and tunability.
- Engine: SR20DE 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-4
- Power: 103 kW (138 hp) @ 6400 rpm
- Torque: 179 Nm @ 4800 rpm
- 0-100 km/h: 8.57 seconds
- Top Speed: 209 km/h
The “Ti” suffix inevitably led many to assume turbocharging (especially given the Japanese-market turbocharged SR20DET).
Nissan SA, however, kept it naturally aspirated. This “disappointment” ironically fuelled the aftermarket scene, as enthusiasts sought to unlock the SR20DE’s inherent potential.
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The Unassuming Icon: Nissan Sentra 200STi - DriveZA
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