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Nissan Silvia Turbo RS-X

(1983 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)NissanIssued from1983
ModelSilvia Turbo RS-XIssued until
SerieSilviaNumber made
Model familyS12Body construction
Model codeUS12HFTBody 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

Length4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 inGround clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in
Width1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.83
Height1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inTotal (curb) weight1170 kg / 2579 lb / 2579 lb
Wheelbase2425 mm / 95.5 in / 95.5 inDry weight
Track front1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 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 CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerNissan/DatsunValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; light alloy headBore89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1990 cm3 / 121.4 cu in / 121.4 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity497.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.359 cu in/cylinder / 30.359 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power139.4 kW / 189.5 hp / 189.5 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque226.0 Nm / 166.7 lbft / 166.7 lbft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output137.5 kW / 186.9 bhp / 186.9 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output94.0 kW/l / 2.094 bhp/cu in / 2.094 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque113.57 Nm/l / 0.993 lbft/cu in / 0.993 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.90

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 ratio159.83 kW/ton / 217.31 bhp/ton / 217.31 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 PAS  
Turns lock-to-lock2.90Turning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.LW.TLi.ARB.Suspension rearLA.CS.
Wheels front6JJ x 15Wheels rear6JJ x 15
Tyres front195/60 R 15 86HTyres rear195/60R 15 86H
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Nissan Silvia Turbo RS-X

 
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