











(1983 model)
| Marque (make) | Nissan | Issued from | 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Silvia R-L Coupé | Issued until | |
| Serie | Silvia | Number made | |
| Model family | S12 | Body construction | |
| Model code | JS12SF | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. | Country | JP,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4350 mm / 171.3 in / 171.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Height | 1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 960 kg / 2116 lb / 2116 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2425 mm / 95.5 in / 95.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Fuel capacity | 53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.360 | Frontal Area | 1.74 m2 / 18.7 sq ft / 18.7 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.63 |
| Engine Code | CA18S | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Nissan | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 83.6 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1809 cm3 / 110.4 cu in / 110.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 452.25 cm3/cylinder / 27.598 cu in/cylinder / 27.598 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 162.0 Nm / 119.5 lbft / 119.5 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 62.5 kW/l / 1.393 bhp/cu in / 1.393 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.55 Nm/l / 0.783 lbft/cu in / 0.783 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.89 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 117.71 kW/ton / 160.04 bhp/ton / 160.04 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.TLi.ARB. | Suspension rear | RAx.CS. |
| Wheels front | 5J x 14 | Wheels rear | 5J x 14 |
| Tyres front | 185/70 SR 14 | Tyres rear | 185/70 SR 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Nissan Silvia R-L Coupé