The year 2002 marked the return of Nissan’s legendary Sentra SE-R value-driven sports sedan. The original SE-R was produced from 1991 to 1994. The new model, based on the fifth-generation Sentra sedan, raises SE-R performance levels to new heights – it even comes in bright yellow in 2003. The SE-R is available in two models, SE-R and SE-R Spec V, which is geared towards the true performance-minded driver with a 175-horsepower DOHC
4-cylinder engine. Highlights of the 2002 Sentra SE-R performance sedan include:
Body
- Nissan Skyline-style front fascia with mesh grille and large fog lights
- Body-color side sill extensions and rear spoiler
- New exterior color – Sunburst (bright yellow)
Engine and Driveline
- 16-valve 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder producing 175 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque (SE-R Spec V) 165 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque (SE-R)
- New close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (SE-R Spec V), 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (SE-R)
- Helical limited-slip front differential (SE-R Spec V)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Sport-tuned MacPherson strut front suspension; large front and rear stabilizer bars; front strut tower brace
- Sport-tuned rear Multi-Link Beam™ suspension
- 4-wheel disc brakes with available ABS
- SE-R Spec V features increased spring rates and 17-inch wheels and tires
Interior Features
- 9-speaker 300-watt Rockford Fosgate®-powered audio system with 8-inch subwoofer (optional on SE-R Spec V and SE-R)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob (SE-R), special designs for SE-R Spec V
- Skyline-style sports seats (SE-R Spec V)
- Red meter illumination and special meter finish
- New silver accent fabric (SE-R Spec V)
Safety and Security
- Second generation supplemental air bags, available front seat side-impact supplemental air bags
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchorage system
- 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver seat ELR only) with pretensioners and load limiters
- Available Vehicle Security System with Immobilizer
Manufacturing
- Exterior designed at Nissan Design America (NDA), La Jolla, California and Nissan Technical Center North America, Farmington Hills, Michigan (NTCNA-FH); Interior designed at Nissan Design Europe (NDE), NDA and NTCNA-FH
- Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico
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