![]() As you’ve probably noticed, both the 180SX and 240SX are named in reference to the engine used: the 180SX was initially fitted with a CA(18)DET engine, and the 240SX was initially powered by a KA(24)E engine. Technically, the 180SX, 200SX, and 240SX are identical car models built on the S13 chassis but they came with different engines. ![]() However, the European models built on the S13 chassis were known as “200SX” despite coming with a CA18DET stock engine. Instead, Nissan fitted the KA24E engine in the 180SX cars designated for the American market and called it the “240SX”. Of course, Nissan wanted to export its favorite Japanese car to the American and European market but there was just one problem it was too expensive and time-consuming to use the same CA18DET engine in the North American market. It wasn’t so different, except that the S13 Nissan Silvia was a coupe with fixed headlights but the Nissan 180SX was a hatchback with pop-up headlights.Īnother thing while the S13 Silvia came with either the CA18DE (naturally aspirated) or CA18DET (turbocharged) engine under the hood, the 180SX was only powered by a 1.8 liter CA18DET engine. In addition to that, Nissan introduced a hatchback version of the S13 Silvia known as the “180SX”. The 1989 S13 Nissan Silvia was so popular among consumers, it won the prestigious Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) award a few months after it was introduced. Here is an interesting fact: the 240SX traces back its roots to the S13 Nissan Silvia that was released in Japan in mid-1988 but marketed as the 1989 model year. The First Generation (S13 Chassis): 1989 – 1994 In other words, we will be discussing everything that you need to know about the 240SX engine. Of course, you can’t forget that the 240SX has one of the best chassis ever made for drifting.īut let’s not get ahead of ourselves and start from the beginning. If you ask around what is the best car to get into drifting, most drifting experts will recommend a Nissan 240SX or a 180SX.īesides having a rear-wheel drive configuration, a 240SX will offer you excellent handling, parts interchangeability, and plenty of engine swap options. Nissan 180SX, 200SX, 240SX, and Silvia Stock Engine Guide: S13 – S15.Nissan 180SX, 200SX, 240SX, and Silvia Specifications: S13 – S15.The Third Generation (S15 Chassis): 1999 – 2002. ![]()
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