Nissan 180SX

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Nissan 180SX Manufacturer Nissan Production 1989–1998 Class Sport compact Body style(s) FR coupe Platform S13 Engine(s) 1.8 L CA18DET I4 2.0 L SR20DE I4 2.0 L SR20DET I4 Wheelbase 2474 mm (97.4 in) Length 4521 mm (178.0 in) Width 1689 mm (66.5 in) Height 1290 mm (50.8 in) Curb weight 1220 kg (2690 lb) Related Nissan Silvia Nissan 240SX Sileighty Nissan 200SX

The Nissan 180SX was a hatchback coupe (though Nissan marketed it as a fastback in most of its markets) based on the S13 chassis from the Nissan S platform, and sold only in Japan (although sold in some other countries under the 200SX name)^[1]. It was sold as a sister model to the Nissan Silvia from model year 1989 through 1998. The S13 Silvia was discontinued in 1993, but the 180SX was successful enough to convince Nissan to keep it in the market for the full length of the next generation Silvia's tenure. The 180SX differed from the S13 Silvia in that it featured pop-up headlamps, and a fastback roof with a liftgate. Specifications and equipment were similar, however the naturally-aspirated CA18DE engine was not offered. [1]

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 naturally-aspirated SR20DE engine and the turbocharged SR20DET variant. Although the new engine was of larger displacement, the 180SX nomenclature remained. A common body modification to the 180SX and its sister car, the North American 240SX fastback, is the Sileighty conversion.

180SX was also a trim level of the S110 Silvia in Europe. The badges for this model read "Silvia 180SX", so this car is not properly a 180SX by model, but a version of the Silvia instead.

Like the Japanese 180SX SR20DET discrepancy, European, as well as South African models of the S13 chassis were called 200SX though equipped with the CA18DET engine.

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• Front: McPherson strut
• Rear: Multi-link

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(* ) Transmission Model RE4R01A, Code 41X71^[1] (** ) Transmission Model FS5W71C^[1] (***) Transmission Model FS5W71C (Europe only)^[1]

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Koguichi Power drove a heavily modified 180SX in the 2007 Japanese D1 Professional Drift Grand Prix Series.

[edit] Series 2 Type X

From 1996 to 1998 limited numbers of a series 2, known as type "X" were made. This model has slight cosmetic differences, with a more modern appearance, as shown in the photo below.

The mechanical differences were:

* only available with SR20DET blacktop engines with VVT on the inlet side  
  (variable valve timing) 

Note this didn't create much more top end power due to most countries enforcing a power to weight ratio limit, it did give it a slightly better torque curve.

 * ABS and 4 wheel steering ( HiCAS ) was also optional.

[edit] Related Vehicles

The 180SX is one of the cars based on the Nissan S platform.

The S13 platform also includes:
Silvia - The first S13 based production car. Different body with no liftgate.
240SX - American version of the 180SX. Left hand drive with a 2.4L NA engine.
Sileighty - A 180SX with S13 Silvia front end.
200SX - Name given to the 180SX in Europe and some other markets.

[edit] References

http://www.nissan.co.jp/MUSEUM/SILVIA/ http://www.freshimports.info/nissan-180sx/

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (1988). Nissan 200SX Model S13 Series Service Manual. Tokyo, Japan