2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R

[synthlegend]

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded2/11417_ESGRDICIQVWIC.jpg


Nissan says it's putting an emphasis on affordable performance with the introduction of its new-generation Sentra SE-R.



The original SE-R, launched in 1991, helped propel Nissan to the head of the sport compact segment-the segment often referred to as "rice burners" by fans and foes alike. The second-generation car fell short of sales expectations and failed to live up to the reputation of the original version, which graced many ten-best lists.



The third-generation SE-R will go on sale next March, in base and Spec-V trim. The latter version makes 200 horsepower with its 2.5-liter in-line four by using special features such as a unique resin intake manifold and dual branch exhaust manifold; revised piston crown shape to support a higher, 10.5:1 compression ratio; iridium tipped spark plugs for improved combustion; and a revised cam shaft profile, reinforced connecting rods and an eight-counterweight crankshaft.



The "base" SE-R makes 177 hp. It's anyone's guess how young, mostly male buyers will react to Nissan's decision to equip the SE-R with a continuously variable transmission. Bosley defended the move, insisting "CVTs are not just for smoothness and fuel economy - they can be tuned for performance also."

I think I may take a serious look at this, thoughts?

[alf]

saw that a few days ago.

the interior has a major facelift. the exterior im personally not a big fan of. the motor claims to push out 200HP, but thats a farcry from the 180 the QR25DE used to push out on the previous gen. that compression doesnt help at all w/ Forced induction IMO.

im sure its a great car for what it is though.

for better pics:
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/29/la-auto-show-nissan-sentra-se-r-spec-v/

[justagsr]

I'm not really feeling the front end. The horsepower predictions seem nice though. The lights do resemble a 350Z from that angle.

[synthlegend]

Good link alf!

Thanks!


I can tell the exterior is going to be hate it or love it. I for some reason think it looks pretty cool. I think I will buy 1 this summer. That will give me a few months to get some actual customer reviews.

[Dorian]

*sighs*

[xxgijojoxx]

mixed feelings

[alf]

*sighs*
i know it went down hill after the b13. but i think this one actually has some potential the body isnt too great but the interior is nice and lush for the under $20K price tag.

would i buy one? possibly.

alf

also, from the articles ive been reading the redline is supposed to be 6600, but still in the pics it shows 6200. like the older gen.

[Dorian]

i know it went down hill after the b13. but i think this one actually has some potential the body isnt too great but the interior is nice and lush for the under $20K price tag. Paddle shifters... :-/

For $20k you could have a RWD 350Z. Wrd.

[alf]

Paddle shifters... :-/

For $20k you could have a RWD 350Z. Wrd.
paddle shifter for the SE-R auto.

RWD 350z used yea, but this is more for people that dont like to pay such a high insurance premium.

[Dorian]

pshh... I'm over 25. :)

[wannarx8]

Not feeling it to much:hsugh:

[jatcesar]

it just isnt gettin any better exterior wise anyways,but the 200hp outa the QR25DE is nice but we all know those engines have had there problems also i read o7 sentra has been rated very unreliable :weirdo:

[spec_V_kid]

saw that a few days ago.

the interior has a major facelift. the exterior im personally not a big fan of. the motor claims to push out 200HP, but thats a farcry from the 180 the QR25DE used to push out on the previous gen. that compression doesnt help at all w/ Forced induction IMO.

im sure its a great car for what it is though.

for better pics:
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/29/la-auto-show-nissan-sentra-se-r-spec-v/

what are u talking about??? 10.5:1 is prefect for F-I, u can run 8psi boost to hit over 300whp = priceless...

personal, i actually like the front end little more than the 04-06s, and looks like the inside is bigger than the older gen... I might get one 08 for daily, then add some basic bolt ons to make 200WHP all motor.... The 05-06 spec v stock make 155whp which is 20 less than Crank hp, and the compression ratio is somewhere in the 9s :1, so i am pretty sure the new 10.5:1 cp qr25de should easy hit 175-180whp stock...

[spec_V_kid]

it just isnt gettin any better exterior wise anyways,but the 200hp outa the QR25DE is nice but we all know those engines have had there problems also i read o7 sentra has been rated very unreliable :weirdo:

i NEVER have any problems w. QRs, i am on my 2nd 03 spec V, 60k miles and counting...

[heyitsryan]

looks terrible...

[nalgas]

man that exterior is fat and boxy looking. prev gen is def much better looking. they tried that high short trunk 2 gens ago and it was a failure and now it looks like theyre bringing it back.

[pimpcain]

front reminds me of a ford fusion :-/

[eN_2_Oh]

What....The....Fuck

did nissan do to the exterior?
its fucking hideous, like a cross between a echo and a fusion with 350z head lights and altima rear lights.

i personally think they fucked it up cosmetics wise....interior its all good except for the placement of the shifter.

i never understood that, it just looks/feels weird with it way the hell up there and angled.

engine = good going. that i like, id rather buy a 05 and swap that engine/transmission in there.

[alf]

i thought high compression was bad for big turbo, and low was the way to go. the older gen was 9.5:1

[jsEM16]

All I got to say is the best sentra SER ever produced were teh classic 91-94 generation, anything after that is Garbage.

[dragginbody]

not too sure about the interior, doesn't look right.

[jatcesar]

All I got to say is the best sentra SER ever produced were teh classic 91-94 generation, anything after that is Garbage.
:bowdown: but seriously i duno bout garbage jus not as good

[E-DUBB]

looks like the saturn ion sedan.

[ChilinazaVillin]

i like it, especially in the yellow. the interior looks nice and its about time they changed the exterior. I think that its a good upgrade to the old SE-R.

[blackrsx]

G-meter lolz

[gismo4]

it's an altima now. almost identical interior and exterior.

[TurboTuscani]

motor spec seem to compete with the Si. Ill wait to see in person before knock it

[snake eyes]

wow looks like someone used the "stretch" tool on the old one, :down:

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[VQuick]

i thought high compression was bad for big turbo, and low was the way to go. the older gen was 9.5:1
High compression can work with a turbo, but not with high boost. Using low boost with a small turbo and high compression can actually be fun; it makes for a very responsive package that can feel like you just have a bigger NA engine.

If you run high boost, you need lower compression ratios. Compressing the air/fuel mix too much will make it ignite early before the spark plugs even fire. It's called predetonation, and uncontrolled ignition like that is bad news.

[ninja]

so the only transmission option is a CVT? no 6mt?

[VQuick]

so the only transmission option is a CVT? no 6mt?
The Spec-V gets 200hp and the 6mt.

[Repairer]

looks like a tc and a altima crushed together, i say dont buy it.

[Vtec_Inspired]

I like this car alot , used to own a 2005 spec v that was totaled , this is coming out in 07 so in 08 I might get one if they aren't to many problems. The interior is a hell of alot better and 200hp is a nice starting point. Higher compression , more aggressive cams , plastic intake mani , the whole bottom end is different, revs to 7k now instead of 6200 , has an oil pressure gauge and g meter stock. If they can maintain the selling price or stay under 20k it will be a good bang for your buck.

[Rosky]

copycats

[alf]

revs to 6600.

[al]

Please get rid of the QR dammit.

i thought high compression was bad for big turbo, and low was the way to go. the older gen was 9.5:1

High compression is bad for a small turbo. Bigger turbos are more efficient and generate less heat than a smaller turbo, so long as they keep the boost down and there is a good quench area in the cylinder head, everything should be gravy.

But still, they're extracting more power from one of Nissan's most unreliable engines ... thumbs down!

[alf]

i know!! i hope they dont have those thin fucking rods. thats what killed me when i was running the turbo on my old QR.

alf

[SubZeDiZeD]

too small for me...

[Mycah Leonhart]

Holy fuck that thing is ugly.

[TanK]

Holy fuck that thing is ugly.
+1

dam mini altima