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Nissan Silvia RX-E Coupé

(1983 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)NissanIssued from1983
ModelSilvia RX-E CoupéIssued until
SerieSilviaNumber made
Model familyS12Body construction
Model codeJS12HFEBody 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

Length4350 mm / 171.3 in / 171.3 inGround clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in
Width1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.79
Height1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inTotal (curb) weight1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb
Wheelbase2425 mm / 95.5 in / 95.5 inDry weight
Track front1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inFuel capacity53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.360Frontal Area1.74 m2 / 18.7 sq ft / 18.7 sq ft
Cx0.63  

Engine

Engine CodeCA18ETotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerNissanValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke83.6 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.99
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1809 cm3 / 110.4 cu in / 110.4 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity452.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.598 cu in/cylinder / 27.598 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio8.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque162.0 Nm / 119.5 lbft / 119.5 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output62.5 kW/l / 1.393 bhp/cu in / 1.393 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque89.55 Nm/l / 0.783 lbft/cu in / 0.783 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.70

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio113.00 kW/ton / 153.64 bhp/ton / 153.64 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
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock4.10Turning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.TLi.ARB.Suspension rearRAx.CS.
Wheels front5J x 14Wheels rear5J x 14
Tyres front185/70 SR 14Tyres rear185/70 SR 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Nissan Silvia RX-E Coupé

 
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