What is a SilEighty?
Information. The Nissan SilEighty is a modified version of the Nissan 180SX, where the front end is replaced with that of a Nissan Silvia S13. This modification was usually done when a 180SX was damaged, as the front end of a Silvia S13 was cheaper than that of a 180SX (likely due to the 180SX’s headlights).
What car is the SilEighty in Initial D?
Mako Sato’s Nissan SilEighty (RPS13), known simply as the SilEighty (also spelled Sil80) is the signature vehicle of the Usui Pass based duo, Impact Blue. It is driven by Mako Sato, with Sayuki as her navigator and co-pilot.
Why is it called the 180SX?
The name 180SX was originally in reference to the 1.8 liter displacement CA18DET engine used in the chassis. In 1991, however, the engine was upgraded to a 2.0 liter model, offered in two forms: the turbocharged SR20DET variant and the naturally aspirated SR20DE engine, which was introduced in 1996.
Is 180SX better than 240sx?
Their engines – the 180sx always had more horsepower and torque and can be considered engines matching the car’s apparent design purpose (racing). The 240sx engine was adequate for day-to-day but often disappointed due to a lack of factory-built turbo and reduced power and torque.
Is SilEighty real?
The Nissan SilEighty (aka Sil80) is a hybrid of the Nissan Silvia and the Nissan 180SX created in the late 1980s, early 1990s by street racers in Japan. It got so popular that a Japanese car tuner, Kids-Heart started producing the “real” Nissan Sileighties in the late 1990s.
Was the 180SX sold in Australia?
The Best 180SX Type X for Sale in Australia today… – This car is fresh from Japan – you will be the first Aussie owner – so she comes with Japanese history and deregistration records to verify odometer history….More videos on YouTube.
| Title | 1997 Nissan 180SX COUPE TYPE X Type X |
|---|---|
| Stock Number | 5121 |
How many seats does a 180SX have?
Nissan 180SX: Basic Specifications
| length 4.54 – 4.54m height 1.29 – 1.29m width 1.69 – 1.69m | |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 175ps |
| Drive Type | FR |
| Engine Capacity | 1,809 – 1,810cc |
| Number of Seats | 4 |
Is S13 same as 180SX?
The 180sx was built off of the exact same chassis as the S13, but from ’88 to ’93. However it did not carry the same engine as the S13’s 2.0 L engine, instead it had a 1.8 L (although the S13 could have a 1.8 L engine).
When did the 180SX come out?
Although the 180SX Type X was initially released to the market in 1994, it wasn’t until 1996 that Nissan provided the Type X with the ‘aero’ kit, which it’s most commonly known for.
What year is a SilEighty?
Sileighty
| An unofficial Sileighty, that is, a 180SX with a Silvia front-end. | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan, Kids Heart |
| Also called | Nissan 180SX Nissan Silvia |
| Production | 1998 |
| Class | Sport compact |