Future Classic: 1991-94 Nissan Sentra SE-R - Autoblog (blog)
The 1991-94 Sentra is the B13 evolution of Nissan's compact line, and the SE-R was more interesting than the Clarence Thomas hearings when it debuted in 1991. Previous generations of the Sentra had been available in a wide range of body... The Sentra's platform was solid for the time, and weighed in around 2,500 pounds – a good basis for the flingable two-door SE-R. Underhood was Nissan's SR20DE two-liter DOHC four cylinder, providing 140 horsepower and always happy to rev out to the 7500 RPM redline. Performance was sprightly – quarter miles were dispatched in the high 15's and the SE-R attained 60mph in the mid-seven second range, all the while returning 24/32 miles per gallon city/highway. The SE-Rs were not just about the engine. In fact, even though it has a horespower advantage over the lesser Sentras, the most endearing aspect of the SE-R was the way the chassis performed, not the meager horsepower bump. Stiffer springs and anti-roll bars kept the wheels buttoned down, and rolling stock was upgraded to 185-60-14s for extra stick. Unfortunately, Nissan lost its way with the SE-R when they rolled out the B14 Sentra in 1995. Oh, there were SE-Rs, but they didn't have the mojo. Source: www.autoblog.com
