Nissan 180SX
| Nissan 180SX | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1989–1998 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | FR coupe |
| Platform | S13 |
| Related |
Nissan Silvia S13 Nissan 240SX Sileighty |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L CA18DET I4 Turbo 2.0 L SR20DE I4 2.0 L SR20DET I4 Turbo |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 mm (97 in) |
| Length | 4,521 mm (178 in) |
| Width | 1,689 mm (66 in) |
| Height | 1,290 mm (51 in) |
| Curb weight | 1220 kg (2700 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan Gazelle S12 |
| Successor | Nissan Silvia S14 |
| 200SX RS13U | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Nissan 180SX (Japan)) |
| Production | December 1988–December 1993 (prototypes from Jan '93) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
| Related |
Nissan Cefiro Nissan 240SX Sileighty |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L CA18DET I4 Turbo |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2474 mm (97.4 in) |
| Length | 4521 mm (178 in) |
| Width | 1689 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1290 mm (50.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1224 kg (2700 lb) (Automatic with air con) |
The Nissan 180SX is a fastback automobile that was produced by Nissan Motors between 1988 and 1998. It is based on the S13 chassis from the Nissan S platform with the variants receiving an R designation (ex. RS13 and RPS13), and was sold exclusively in Japan paired with the CA18 motor in the early models; later models paired with the SR20 motor. Outside Japan it was re-badged as the 200SX and in the US market as the Nissan 240SX paired with the single overhead cam KA24E motor and later with the dual-overhead model KA24DE.
The 180SX was built and sold by Nissan as a sister model to the Nissan Silvia from model year 1989 through 1998, but sold at two different Japanese Nissan dealerships. The Silvia was sold at Nissan Prince Store, and the 180SX was sold at Nissan Bluebird Store locations. In Japan, the 180SX replaced the Gazelle. The S13 Silvia was discontinued in 1993, but the 180SX was successful enough to convince Nissan to keep it in the market for the full length of the next generation Silvia (S14). The 180SX differed from the S13 Silvia in that it featured pop-up headlamps and a liftgate with different body work at the rear of the vehicle. Specifications and equipment were similar; however, the naturally aspirated CA18DE engine was not offered.
The name 180SX was originally in reference to the 1.8 liter displacement CA18DET engine used in the chassis. In 1991, however, the engine was upgraded to a 2.0 liter model, offered in two forms: the naturally aspirated SR20DE engine and the turbocharged SR20DET variant. Although the new engine was of larger displacement, the 180SX nomenclature remained.
180SX was also a trim level of the S110 Silvia in Europe. The badges for this model read "Silvia 180SX", so this car is not properly a 180SX by model, but a version of the Silvia instead.
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