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Nissan Silvia LS-E Type S Coupé

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)NissanIssued from1979
ModelSilvia LS-E Type S CoupéIssued until
SerieSilviaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerNissan Motor Co. Ltd.CountryJP,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4135 mm / 162.8 in / 162.8 inGround clearance165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in
Width1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.77
Height1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inTotal (curb) weight1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb
Wheelbase2340 mm / 92.1 in / 92.1 inDry weight
Track front1280 mm / 50.4 in / 50.4 inWeight distribution (front)55.0 % / 55.0 % / 55.0 %
Track rear1265 mm / 49.8 in / 49.8 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerNissanValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.09
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1770 cm3 / 108.0 cu in / 108.0 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity442.50 cm3/cylinder / 27.003 cu in/cylinder / 27.003 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power85.8 kW / 116.7 hp / 116.7 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque152.0 Nm / 112.1 lbft / 112.1 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output84.6 kW / 115.0 bhp / 115.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output65.0 kW/l / 1.448 bhp/cu in / 1.448 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque85.88 Nm/l / 0.751 lbft/cu in / 0.751 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.70

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio115.00 kW/ton / 156.36 bhp/ton / 156.36 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball  
Turns lock-to-lock2.90Turning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.LW.ARB.Suspension rearRA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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