Nissan Silvia
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S13
Introduced 1988. Three body styles (coupe, hatch, convertible).
Japanese market cars feature CA18DE and CA18DET engines (KS13 Models) and
later the SR20DE and SR20DET engines (PS13 Models). USA gets KA24DE (12
& 16 Valve). HICAS (4-wheel steering) available as an option on
domestic and export cars (restrictions in some trim levels).
RPS13 (180SX)
The hatch version of the S13 with pop-up headlights. Exact same
interior and mechanics only different body.
When the S14 was introduced, the S13 was renamed a RPS13 "180SX"
and continues to be sold in Japan.
S14
Introduced 1993. New styling. Pop-up lights disappeared in all markets. SR20DET engine gets Nissan's variable valve timing. HICAS restricted to Japan only. Coupe styling only. (no hatch or convertible) Rear badges are highly polished and on the right side.
S14a: Introduced 1997. Characterized by the "flat-nose"
front styling and a gunmetal Nissan badge on the rear. Rear badges moved
to the left side. (I don't know why...) No mechanical changes.
S15
Introduced January 16 1999. Most suspension parts came from the R34
Skyline, and being aluminum should get the weight down somewhat.
Power output of the updated SR20DET is around 187kW. A 6-speed manual
transmission is available
Two base trim levels (in Japan) SPEC-S (SR20DE) and SPEC-R (SR20DET)