Nissan Silvia
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Nissan Silvia (S15) in Japan
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| Production | 1964–1968 1974–2002 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Nissan Silvia (CSP311) | |
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Nissan Silvia (CSP311)
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| Also called | Datsun 1600 Coupe |
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| Assembly | Hiratsuka, Kanagawa (Nissan Shatai Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Platform | Datsun CSP311 platform |
| Related | Datsun Fairlady SP311 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L R I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,280 mm (89.8 in) |
| Length | 3,985 mm (156.9 in) |
| Width | 1,508 mm (59.4 in) |
| Height | 1,275 mm (50.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 977 kg (2,154 lb) |
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| Production | 1975–1979 |
| Assembly | Zama Plant, Zama, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door fastback |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
| Related | Nissan Sunny |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Length | 4,135 mm (162.8 in) |
| Width | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Height | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 990 kg (2,180 lb) |
| Nissan Silvia (S110) | |
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Nissan Silvia 2000 ZSE-X Coupe (Japan)
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| Production | 1979–1983 |
| Assembly | Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
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| Platform | Nissan S platform |
| Related | Nissan Stanza |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | 4,400 mm (173.2 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Height | 1,310 mm (51.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,105 kg (2,436 lb) |
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Nissan Silvia Hatchback in Japan
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| Production | August 1983-1988 |
| Assembly | Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
| Related | Nissan Stanza |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,425 mm (95.5 in) |
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| Curb weight | 1,170 kg (2,580 lb) |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1988–1994 |
| Assembly | Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
| Related |
Nissan 180SX Nissan 200SX (Europe) Nissan 240SX (North America) Sileighty |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| 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 | 1180 - 1224 kg (2700 lb) |
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Nissan 200SX (S14)
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| Assembly | Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2525 mm (99.4 in) |
| Length | 4498 mm (177.0 in) |
| Width | 1727 mm (68.0 in) |
| Height | 1288 mm (50.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1253 kg (2762 lb) |
| Nissan Silvia (S15) | |
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Nissan Silvia 200SX (S15) in New Zealand
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| Production | 1999–2002 |
| Assembly | Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
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| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99 in) |
| Length | 4,445 mm (175 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (67 in) |
| Height | 1,285 mm (51 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,200–1,450 kg (2,646–3,197 lb) |
The Nissan Silvia is the name given to the company's long-running line of sport coupes based on the Nissan S platform. Although recent models have shared this chassis with other vehicles produced by Nissan (most notably the European 200SX and North American 240SX in the S13 and S14 generations, and 180SX in the Japanese market), the name Silvia is not interchangeable with the chassis codes. Nissan Silvia's main competitors worldwide are Honda Prelude, Mazda MX-6, Toyota Celica and Mitsubishi Eclipse, and in North America, the 240SX also competed against Acura Integra.
The Nissan Silvia CSP311 made its public debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in September 1964 as the "Datsun Coupe 1500". The introductory model was a hand-built coupe based on the Fairlady convertible, styled with input from Count Albrecht Goertz. Its appearance is similar to the Lancia Fulvia coupe. The CSP311 was powered by the 96 hp 1.6 L Nissan R series engine. The engine was equipped with twin SU carburetors. Production ceased in 1968 after a mere 554 were made (mainly in 1965), each one of them unique with body panels crafted by hand. Most of the vehicles remained in Japan; however, 49 examples were exported to Australia and another 10 went to other countries.
The low production numbers and tedious method of construction assured that each car was unique and valuable; this is reflected by the car's purchase price of almost twice as much as the next model in the manufacturer's lineup at the time. After production ceased in 1968, the Silvia nameplate would not grace another Nissan vehicle until 1974. Its marketing approach was similar to the Isuzu 117 Coupé. The name "silvia" is a variation of the word "sylvia", which is a scientific genus term assigned to a class of birds, possibly a reference to the Nissan Bluebird which was in production at the time the Silvia was introduced. In Japan, it was sold at Nissan Bluebird Store locations, and was marketed with the "Nissan" name instead of the more widely used "Datsun" brand name.
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