The Nissan Silvia S15 is a beauty. It’s said to be the more feminine version of the Skyline, with a more tame SR20DET under the hood rather than the venerable RB26 six-banger.
What I would do for a pearl white Silvia S15… sigh.
Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R
Engine: In-line 4 Cylinder DOHC Turbocharged
Layout: Front-Engine RWD
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Displacement: 1998cc
Horsepower: 250bhp at 6400rpm
Torque: 202 lb/ft at 4800rpm
0-100km/h: 5.6 seconds
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October 31, 2004 @ 11:52 pm
ish… sissy paul wants a femine car… so that he can look more femine
November 1, 2004 @ 12:11 am
niameh. die la u. it’s a beauty okay!
btw it’s FEMININE LA!
November 1, 2004 @ 12:28 am
Sexy car.. :p
November 1, 2004 @ 4:13 am
This means paul likes SEXY and beautiful woman . but anyway who doesn’t like? (Exept Gay like Mr.X though)
November 1, 2004 @ 1:32 pm
lol… damn… why did I type femine… install a spellchecker laa!
November 1, 2004 @ 5:07 pm
Eh you got super good taste…S15…Best car ever created…Sleek and powderfool too
A MUST HAVE…
November 6, 2004 @ 9:04 am
Damm, it a beau *drools
December 14, 2004 @ 9:57 pm
this is what u cal a CAR man!! really cool… wish 2 test it until the speedo meter givz up!!
February 22, 2005 @ 1:09 am
Really nice car.. I have a collection of S15 pics on my comp too. I used to own a Prelude (in the States, where cars are cheaper), and looking again at the specs you listed here makes me even more impressed.
The Prelude was a 2.2 (vs 2.0 for the S15), made 195 HP, but the torque of 200+ lb/ft of the S15 really rocks the Prelude’s torque of maybe 110 or so. (since as you know turbo cars have really good torque, and at low RPMs too).
Psst.. I made a site on my friend’s cars when I was in college (I’m older now). It’s not a professional site, but if you’re into cars, here it is: 151boost.com
I drove a friend’s M5 too. Amazing grunt, but somehow German engines can’t rev as well and fun as Japanese engines. A friend who drove an Audi S4 (2.7 litre, V6 twin turbo) was really surprised when he stepped on the gas in my ex-Prelude, and the revs climbed much faster than his motor.
February 22, 2005 @ 2:17 am
Well, what I think is European makes adhere to very strict emission controls which is what subdues the spirit of the engine a bit. Some tweaks here and there to the ECU and the intake/exhaust system should release the beast.
February 22, 2005 @ 5:36 pm
The strictest emissions in the world are actually in the state of California, USA. One reason why they delated the super popular Lotus Elise from Europe to the US was because the European engine couldn’t meet emission requirements! Instead, the Lotus Elises now destined for the US uses Toyota (Japanese) Celica 1.8 litre engines, which do meet the requirements. Japanese engines are one of the most emissions-controlled in the world, and Lexus and Honda petrol engines are certified ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle), whereas there is no single European engine that meets that.. By the way, the Audi S4 was chipped. Anyway, chipping and intake/exhaust releases top-end (high rpm) horsepower, but not necessarily make it rev faster. I’m not sure, but I believe it’s the mass of the pistons, other engine componentry, and the drive mechanism (transmission) that makes it rev faster because of lower inertia (lighter).
February 22, 2005 @ 6:29 pm
I see. Good points. Have you tested the ULEV engined cars yet? How do they feel?
February 22, 2005 @ 9:54 pm
Ohhh, the Lexus GS with the 300hp ULEV engine is a pleasure to drive!! Very smooth, great acceleration when you stomp on the pedal, and quite pampered/luxurious in the cabin as well. It’s a 4 door too. But a BMW 330 has tighter steering (can really feel it in the stiffer steering which gives more road feedback), better brakes and probably gets more chicks.. (Lexus GS doesn’t look as good).
Just noticed, interesting parentage you have. you should post more often too! I like your posts.
February 25, 2005 @ 12:05 pm
Ah. One day I’ll be able to drive those cars. One day… one day!!!
I’ll try to post more if I have anything interesting to talk about. I have blogger’s block most of the time.
November 11, 2005 @ 1:39 am
Silvia. Nice name for a car like that. One of the drift cars you’ll find at D1GP.
November 11, 2005 @ 1:47 am
Silvia. Nice name for a car like that. One of the drift cars you’ll find at D1GP.
I don’t know what to say, but this S15 Slivia looks SEXY and FEMININE (like what Paul Tan said).
November 11, 2005 @ 6:14 am
Dear Paul, there were three models of the S15 Silvia Nissan offered. First is the Spec-S model, the second one, the Spec-R (like the one inside this blog site) and the third one, the Varietta. Last time I heard (If I was not wrong), the Varietta model has no turbo and no rear spoiler.
November 11, 2005 @ 6:15 am
Sorry for the duplication, but i mistyped something just now! (Not inside the comment). SO SORRY!
January 6, 2006 @ 9:57 am
I’m driving an s15 specS. Even stock standard, it surprisingly gives a pretty smooth acceleration compared to R33 skyline. Only think I’m concerned is that you can easily lose the tail of this car… Many drivers did probably that’s why it’s a drift car
May 14, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
Dug this post up.. Thinking of getting the silvia in the near future … 2.0 means lower roadtax than the fairlady or the skyline, Turbo Means BOV sound, RWD, nice 5 sec car.. nice.. Manual tranny, also nice.. Just want to find out whats the catch… price now also dropped, 135K for 03 unregistered import.. recon.. Wish me all the best..