The 1996 Nissan 180SX Type-X (S13) is a two-door coupé manufactured by Nissan from 1996 to 1998 for the Asian and Australian market.
It was sold in different specifications as the 240SX in North America and as the 200SX in Europe.
The 180SX model was made available with a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine, codenamed SR20DET, with the Type II trim. The trim was later rebranded to Type X in 1994 alongside a design facelift. In 1996, the 180SX received another major exterior update.
Games[]
Over Drivin' GTR[]
The 180SX Type-X appears in Nissan Presents: Over Drivin' GT-R, a localised Japan release of Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed for Sega Saturn.
Grouped in Class B, alongside the Silvia K's, it can only be selected with red paint, although it can appear in purple when driven by A.I. and split-screen opponents.
Need for Speed (2015)[]
The 180SX Type-X can be purchased for 
20,800 in Need for Speed (2015).
| 0 - 60 mph | 1/4 Mile | Top Speed | Power | |
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| Stock | 06.33 seconds | 14.90 seconds @ 99 mph (159 km/h) | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 205 hp |
| Fully Upgraded | 02.09 seconds | 09.03 seconds @ 166 mph (267 km/h) | 230 mph (370 km/h) | 937 hp |
Need for Speed: No Limits[]
The 180SX Type-X was made available in Need for Speed: No Limits on June 15, 2016 as part of update 1.3.7.
It appears as a reward for completing its Fastlane event that was first held on July 12, 2016. The starting performance rating is 276 and comes with an installed bodykit, custom paint and decals.
It is also appears in the "#IAmTheSpeedhunter" special event in a poor visual condition similar to a loaned Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (R34) from the same event.
Stock
The stock 180SX Type-X is a sports class car that requires 4 rare blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
- "Fastlane: 180SX Type-X" event
- Premium Crate
- Chop Shop
Receive 350 mechanic level XP by building up and 800 mechanic level XP by fully staging up this car.
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 Classic Sports
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1100 | 700 | 1125 | 276 | 
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  x4 Rare Blueprints
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5523 | 4560 | 6302 | 679 |
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Stage Upgrades
  x15 Rare Blueprints  x20 Rare Blueprints  x20 Rare Blueprints x25 Rare Blueprints |
Need for Speed: Payback[]
The 180SX Type-X appears in Need for Speed: Payback following a brief appearance in the Welcome to Fortune Valley trailer[1] released on September 26, 2017.
Stock
The stock 180SX Type-X is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, and race class dealerships for 
56,450 upon completing any questline in Chapter 2: "Desert Winds".
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Compete any questline in Chapter 2: "Desert Winds"
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 125
Max: LV 399
 Horsepower: 203 bhp
Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
 0 - 60: 5.73 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.63 secs.
 N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
 Airtime: 3.5
Landing: 3.6
 Braking Response: 3.5
Braking Power: 3.0
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Need for Speed: Edge[]
The 180SX Type X 1996 appears in Need for Speed: Edge.
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Unreleased
Top Speed 0 Acceleration 0 Nitro Capacity 0 Strength 0 Durability 0 |
Need for Speed: Heat[]
The 180SX Type X '96 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019.[2] An article, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, was published[3][4] on August 19, 2019, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 1, which was included with the release of the app.
Stock
The stock 180SX Type X '96 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 
43,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 14
.
It has a customisation rating of ten and can be equipped with performance parts.
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Unlocked at
 LVL 14
 12543,500POWER 1.0
HIGH SPEED 1.7
ACCELERATION 1.5
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 203
0-60 MPH [s] 5.70
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 203
TOP SPEED [mph] 152
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Engine Swaps (10 Available)
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Used
A used 180SX Type X '96 is offered to the player by Lucas Rivera as one of three starter cars.
It has a customisation rating of ten and can be equipped with performance parts.
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A starter car offered by Lucas Rivera
1250POWER 1.0
HIGH SPEED 1.6
ACCELERATION 1.8
NITROUS 0.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp]
0-60 MPH [s]
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb]
TOP SPEED [mph]
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| Customisation (Rating: 10/10) | ||
Engine Swaps (11 Available)
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The 180SX Type X (1996) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a brief appearance during the "EA Play Live June 2020" presentation as part the "Next Gen Teaser" section showcasing Criterion's in-development Need for Speed,[5] and a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[6][7]
Stock
The stock 180SX Type X can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $43,500 and has a Tier B 132 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player selecting their starter vehicle.
Trivia[]
- In Need for Speed (2015), Amy drives a 180SX.
Gallery[]
(Promotional Image)
(Promotional Image)
(Fastlane)
(Garry's)
(Promotional Image)
References[]
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2017) Need for Speed Payback Welcome to Fortune Valley. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dHSzsSDnvs
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
- ↑ Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
- ↑ Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
- ↑ Video: GameSpot (2020) EA Play 2020 Next Gen Games Teaser. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMQ4n2922qI
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/