2010 Tokyo Auto Salon – Top Nissan Silvias
By Joey Leh, Photography by Christopher Jue
From our research data and surveys, it seems that many of you like the 240SX S-chassis platforms. The S13, S14 and S15 240SX/180SX/Silvia models are cheap, rear-wheel drive and can be built like Legos. Some of you have put turbocharged SR20DETs, roaring V8s and naturally aspirated V6s into them. Some of you go autocrossing, some drifting and some just out for a cruise.
But one thing is for sure. With the amount of go-fast upgrades and parts available for these cars,almost anything can be done with a S. Despite having lapsed out of production for a few years now, the Silvia and 180SX are still popular in Japan.
This is due to the fact that the car’s immense popularity has given it some serious staying power. It has appeared in the JGTC, D1GP and more YouTube videos than we can count.
With its low point of entry price, it’s bound to be more common than a hopped up Ferrari F430. Even in Japan, with cheapness and popularity comes imagination. It’s time to go nuts on that old car.
