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Nissan 200SX S13 ( AKA Nissan Silvia )

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.

The original Silvia

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. 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), every one unique with hand-formed body panels. Most of the cars 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 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 name Silvia would not grace another Nissan until 1974.

Production:   1965–1968  554 produced

Body style :  2-door coupe

Platform:   Datsun CSP311 platform

Engine:   1.6 L R OHV I4

Transmission:   4-speed manual

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 (2,150 lb)