Nissan is reportedly bringing back the Silvia, otherwise known as the 200SX and 240SX in the US. According to Japan's Best Car with information coming from unnamed sources, the Japanese automaker is resurrecting the nameplate under a "Pure EV Silvia Revival" project.
What replaced the Nissan Silvia?
Nissan 180SX
Is the Nissan Silvia discontinued?
The S15 came with a 250bhp version of Nissan's SR20DET turbo 2.0-litre four-pot, but in 2002, production ended and the Silvia was no more. Nissan still makes performance cars with the likes of the 370Z and GT-R in the range, but nothing ever directly replaced the Silvia.
Why did Nissan stop making the 240SX?
Nissan had hoped to sell 20,000 units of the new model annually. Said one Nissan insider, who spoke anonymously: "We don't have the money to market it properly, so dealers don't want it." Although the market for Japanese sporty coupes is in the dumps, some manufacturers still are successfully marketing their entries.
Is it legal to own a Silvia S15?
The 1999 Nissan Silvia S15Nissan Silvia S15The Nissan Silvia (Japanese: 日産・シルビア, Hepburn: Nissan Shirubia) is the series of sport coupes built on the Nissan S platform. Versions of the Silvia have been marketed as the 180SX in Japan and as the 200SX or 240SX for export, with some export versions being sold under the Datsun brand.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nissan_SilviaNissan Silvia - Wikipedia is 25 years old starting in January 2024. Once it turns 25 years old, it will be exempt from NHTSA requirements, and legal to import to the USA.Mar 6, 2018
Where is S15 banned?
The S15 Nissan Silvia in question was manufactured from 1999 to 2002, so they can't be imported legally until 2024, and they were never sold in the United States. The S15 was only sold in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Why did he want this particular car so bad?Feb 9, 2015
Are Nissan Silvia S14 legal in the US?
Registered. The S14s are perfectly legal; Nissan sold them in the US. Yes, S14 240SXs are perfectly legal, but not real Silvias, not totally the same car.
Can you buy a Nissan Silvia S15?
The 1999 Nissan Silvia S15 is 25 years old starting in January 2024. Once it turns 25 years old, it will be exempt from NHTSA requirements, and legal to import to the USA.
Is the S15 legal in the US?
The Nissan Silvia S15 is currently banned for road use in the United States. The official reason for the S15 being kept off of American roads is because of our 25-year import rule, which bans any car that 1) was not originally sold in the United States and 2) is less than 25 years old.
How much is the S14 Silvia?
A: The average price of a Silvia - S14 is $13,259.
Is a Silvia the same as a 240SX?
The Silvia generations most popular in North America are the S13 and S14 generations. Hereafter, we will refer to the car as the 240SX, as it was badged in the U.S. market to reflect its 2.4-liter engine. Over 25 years later, the S13 is still one of the most popular drift cars.Apr 8, 2020
Is a Silvia S15 a 240SX?
In 1999 Nissan released the S15 Silvia but even the usual watered down version was not imported into the States since Nissan axed the 240SX in 1998. Chris decided he wanted to convert the front-end of the S14 240SX to S15 Silvia specs. Fortunately for Chris VIS Racing Sports in Monterey Park, Calif.Dec 1, 2001
Is the S13 a Silvia?
The S13 Silvia, introduced in mid-1988 the 1989 model year, was immensely popular in Japan. At its introduction in 1988, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award.