![]() ![]() For 1987 in the United States, Nissan discontinued putting the 1.8 Turbo into the fastback, and created the "SE" model which had the 3.0L SOHC V6 engine (VG30E), generating 160 hp (120 kW) and 174 lb The Coupe was available with a 2.0 L SOHC engine (CA20E), while the fastback received both the 2.0 L SOHC engine, and a 1.8 L SOHC Turbo (non-intercooled) engine (CA18ET). The S12 chassis in North America was badged "200SX". The VG30 V6 engine was also used, the VG is the predecessor to Nissans VQ Engine. The CA18DET's DOHC head design was similar to that utilized in the later "RB" engine series, the inline-six engine that powered the Skyline GT-Rs. For instance, the CA series initially borrowed design cues from the NAP-Z series. These engines borrowed from previous designs, or in some cases, inspired future engine platforms (with the exception of the FJ series, which was designed solely with Rally competition in mind). It was sold in three configurations-a coupe (often called a "notchback"), a hatchback, and a widebody chassis called grandprix (only 50 units made worldwide).Ī number of different engines were equipped in the S12 chassis, depending on production year and more specifically on the geographic market. The S12 was produced from 1984 to 1988, with revisions to the exterior trim in 1987 (referred to as "Mark II"). Vehicles with engines over 2000cc are still considered "compact" vehicles under Japanese regulations regarding engine size. From 1982 to 1983, it had a Z22E engine with H190 rear axle. In USA/Canada the 200SX had the Z20E with H165 rear axle from 1979 to 1981. These included the Z20 and the turbocharged and fuel injected Z18ET, although the latter of the two was only available to the Japanese domestic market. ![]() The car was redesigned shortly after it was released and the Wankel power plant was replaced by a line of conventional piston engines based on the new Z-series engine. #Nissan silvi series difference codeCoincidentally, it shared a chassis code with the also ill-fated Mazda Cosmo, first Japanese production car to feature a rotary engine. ![]() The resulting unit was fairly unreliable, and forestalled production. This iteration of the Silvia (sold in United States and Canada as the Datsun 200SX and in Mexico as the Datsun Sakura), available as a 2-door hardtop coupe and a 3-door hatchback, was uniquely progressive in that it was originally intended to feature a rotary engine, designed and built by Nissan. Nissan Silvia coupe with FJ20E DOHC engine Its appearance seems to be influenced by the 1970-1975 Citroën SM. The car had the same drivetrain as the cult-classic 510, but with cart springs in the rear rather than the 510's IRS. Its success in both markets was limited, most buyers opting for the Celica over what was considered the more mundane S-Chassis. The S10 Silvia and Datsun 200SX were based on the B210. This model was affixed with the mandated 5 mph (8.0 km/h) bumpers and badged as the Datsun 200SX. In the North American market a version incorporating the larger-displacement L20B was offered as the 200B of the same series Bluebird. In Japan it was fitted with an L18 I4 engine, which it shared with the Datsun 610/ Bluebird 180B. The S10 featured more "traditional" lines than similar offerings from rivals Toyota and Mazda and was summarily less popular with consumers in most markets. This was "Nissan's compact, rear-wheel-drive, sporty car platform". ![]() The S10 was the first Silvia built on the S platform. The engine was equipped with twin SU carburetors. After production ceased in 1968, the name Silvia would not grace another Nissan until 1974. The low production numbers and tedious method of construction assured 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. Most of the cars remained in Japan however, 49 examples were exported to Australia and another 10 went to other countries. Production ceased in 1968 after a mere 554 were made (mainly in 1965), every one unique with hand-formed body panels. The CSP311 was powered by the 96 hp 1.6 L Nissan R series engine. The introductory model was a hand-built coupe based on the Fairlady convertible, styled with input from Count Albrecht Goertz. The Nissan Silvia CSP311 made its public debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in September 1964 as the "Datsun Coupe 1500". ![]()
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