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240Stilo

11-16-2002, 01:03 PM

Well I could probably come up with more things the "SX" in 240SX signifies, but i wanted to see if you guys now the actual meaning to it. (perhaps it means SILVIA NOT HERE)

Red Comet X

11-16-2002, 01:11 PM

usually the "X" in nissan vehicles is extra weight added that is due to luxury crap. I.e. "280ZX" 300ZX" and I believe the S stood for some height number or something. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> i could be wrong..

MorganS13

11-16-2002, 02:05 PM

SeX...

(i know i wasn't the ONLY person thinking that, damn)

ca18guy

11-16-2002, 02:25 PM

Nissan wanted it to have a "lil brother" image to the Z and ZX seris so the came up with SX. Personally I think they used S cause it is a "sporty" sounding letter and Z but flipped. X is ussually luxurry according to some but nissan never said what it means so I believe, If so the current 350Z should have it.

nas240man

11-16-2002, 02:35 PM

i always thought it denoted chassis number with x instead of number ex.

200sx=s12
89-94 240sx=s13
95-98 240sx=s14

300zx-forget the years each was made but z31 z32 z33 etc..., just my opinion, not saying its right  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

misnomer

11-16-2002, 02:54 PM

The naming convention for nissan's sports cars is usually some derivative of the engine displacement (240z, 2.4 liter i6, 300zx, 3.0 liter v6, 240sx, 2.4 liter i4). Disregard the '80s 200sx. . . those had all sorts of engines in them. This is followed by the chassis code (z for z*, etc, s for s*). Again, disregard the errant 200sx in the '90s, that was nothing more than a sentra with new taillights.

X as far as I know has no meaning. . . It sounds nifty and came about in the 80s. Should be explanation enough. The 80's everything had to have some little addition to make it sound snazzy (Macintosh Plus, etc.)

Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.

wpayne

11-16-2002, 03:01 PM

It actually stands for "Exreme Sex" but they found that people were offended so that they had to switch to letters to "SX" so it wouldn't be as obvious.

JasonNagra

11-16-2002, 03:11 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,3:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
SUPER XTREME!!

That sounds fucking SWEET!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':x:'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

AKADriver

11-16-2002, 04:27 PM

I would bet that Mr. K had something to do with it originally, just like renaming "Fairlady Z" to "240Z".  The first "SX" was actually the '76 200SX (S10).  Performance cars with feminine names like Fairlady and Silvia just don't fly here, especially in the '70s in the face of American musclecars with all sorts of masculine names.  So, take the displacement (2.0L from the Z20 engine), add on the chassis code and an X for eXtra coolness, and there you go, 200SX.

SimpleS14

11-16-2002, 05:01 PM

They used 'S' for the chassis name and 'X' to signify "sporty".  Basically Nissan used "SX" the way that america uses "GT" to signify a fast and/or sporty sexy car.  But both terms are outdated IMO.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':zzz:'>

SilviaDriver

11-16-2002, 05:03 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,1:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
HAHAHAHAHA <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':laugh:'>

wasnt this type of thread posted a long time ago? i remember reading it. i always thought of it a S as the chassis and X was juss X i dunno..ill change the way i think..both mean nothing 240 means all haha

whateverjames

11-16-2002, 06:34 PM

the SX in 240sx stands for 'sucks'.

uiuc240

11-16-2002, 07:13 PM

SX stands for "Stupid EXplanation"

Eric <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

GotDriftS14

11-16-2002, 08:30 PM

SX stands for "get your fat ass in the kitchen and make me a pie"

drift freaq

11-16-2002, 10:53 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So, take the displacement (2.0L from the Z20 engine), add on the chassis code and an X for eXtra coolness, and there you go, 200SX.
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correct except the first Silvia/200sx here in the states came with a L20b not a Z20 that would not come about till the 80's

drifterx

11-16-2002, 11:11 PM

i know

Sex Xtras

i would like some Sex Xtras  please but u dont even have sex in a 240sx

i would name my car the 69SX

AKADriver

11-17-2002, 12:03 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (drift freaq @ Nov. 16 2002,11:53)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">correct except the first Silvia/200sx here in the states came with a L20b not a Z20 that would not come about till the 80's</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Doh, you caught me.  The Z20 came in the S110 200SX, actually '79 but close enough to the '80s <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

Dinkage

11-17-2002, 11:56 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (James @ Nov. 16 2002,10:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">X is for all-wheel-drive.
Like the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX.

Oh oh wait, let me re-think that <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> , hehe</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
LOL, that was a good one, James   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>

Heather

240Stilo

11-17-2002, 02:01 PM

240fluke

11-17-2002, 04:51 PM

Someone said this a long time ago and it stuck with me.  SX = "Silvia Type X" .  Don't know if it is true, but it works for me.

Tim '95 SE

240Stilo

11-17-2002, 10:57 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240fluke @ Nov. 17 2002,5:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">"Silvia Type X"</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
HAHAHAHA...good one.

thelinja

11-18-2002, 10:59 PM

Sr eXcluded <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>