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Silvia S15’s in Motorsport

Most of you would have probably already witnessed the S15’s rise to fame in the Formula Drift series over the past few years, not only with James Deane entering the competition and taking the Championship in his first year alongside Piotr Wiecek in matching S15’s, but also with fan-favorite Forrest Wang also opting for the same model.

No-one’s been reppin’ the S15 scene quite like these guys lately. Check out this 2,000HP tandem thrash as they destroy Falken Tires in the Hoonigan parking lot!

It’s also had huge success within the D1GP series over the years, winning the Championship 7 times with 5 different drivers. Naoki Nakamura also now competes in a 2JZ-powered S15 for the 2019 D1GP season, where he’ll undoubtedly be giving it his all for the coveted top spot.

Both the S14 and S15 have won the GT300 class championship in 1997 and 2001 respectively. Under Suzuki also held the Tsukuba circuit lap time record for quite some time in his S15.

S15’s are popular in just about every form of motorsport imaginable, ever wondered what 500hp per cylinder looks like? Check out this utterly ridiculous (slightly modified) 2,000hp SR20DET ripping up the drag strip!

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Are Silvia S15’s Legal in the U.S.?

This was another popular question from our U.S. fanbase, and we hate to be the bearers of bad news, but the S15 isn’t legally able to be registered on the road in the U.S. until 2024. Even then, you’ll have to make sure you get a 1999 model year S15 so that it meets the 25-year rule.

We’ve read that several people have imported them and illegally registered them and used them on the roads. Given the potential 20-year prison sentence and $250,000 maximum fine, we think we’ll steer clear of considering that for the next few years!

Once they are allowed into the U.S, it’s worth remembering that there were only ever RHD models of the S15 made, which is helpful when it comes to earning yourself some additional JDM scene points!

The Lesser-Known Varietta

Another one of Autech’s creations was another rare S15 model which has recently been increasing in popularity with the addition of aftermarket body improvement modifications such as the Rocket Bunny bodykit.

The Varietta is extremely unique as it’s the only S15 model which offered an electric folding retractable hardtop.

This featured the same stock SR20DE engine and gearbox choices as the Spec-S. If you’re looking for an exciting and unique S15 for an engine swap, these could be a great opportunity. We personally feel that the Varietta looks great from some angles, and rather awful from others.

Just 1,143 Varietta’s were produced, and they’re certainly not commonly seen anywhere in the world.

Photography credits

Drifted would like to extend thanks to the following sources for use of their images:

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rightdrive.ca

Written by Joe Terrell

Joe is an avid writer and car enthusiast. When he’s not cruising the streets alongside his friends in his Nissan Silvia S15, he’s drifting on his VR racing simulator.

Joe’s passion for cars is always on display. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the automotive industry, he hopes his writing conveys his excitement and knowledge of cars and games.

Joe’s work has been featured on many platforms including drivetribe.com, smartdrivinggames.com, carthrottle.com, databox.com and ceoblognation.com.

When he’s not behind the wheel or at his keyboard, he’s likely daydreaming of his ultimate ride — the legendary Lexus LFA.

Nissan Silvia S15 Specifications

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type	SR20DET Inline-4 Cylinder, Turbocharged, DOHC
Engine Displacement	1,998 cc
No. of Cylinders	4
Valve Per Cylinder	4
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Bore	86 mm
Stroke	86 mm
Fuel Supply	Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Ignition	Electronic
Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Emission Type	Not Rated
Transmission	6-Speed, Manual
Clutch	Manual
Drive Type	Rear Wheel Drive

Power, Mileage, and Top Speed

Max Power	247 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Max Torque	273.88 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Mileage	10-11 km/l
Top Speed	250 km/h
hp/Weight	199.19 hp per ton

Chassis, Steering, and Suspension

Chassis	Unit Steel Construction
Body Type	Sedan
Steering Type	4 Wheel HICAS Steering
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius	4.9 meters
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link

Brakes, Wheels, and Tyres

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc Brakes with 4-Piston Callipers
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc Brakes with 4-Piston Callipers
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels
Front Wheel Size	16 Inch
Rear Wheel Size	16 Inch
Tubeless Tyres	No
Front Tyre Size	205/55R16 89V
Rear Tyre Size	205/55R16 89V

Dimensions, Weight, and Capacity

Length	4,445 mm
Width	1,695 mm
Height	1,285 mm
Wheelbase	2,525 mm
Kerb Weight	1,240 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 litres
Boot Space	240 litres
Seating Capacity	4
No. of Doors	2
Front Track	1,470 mm
Rear Track	1,460 mm

Safety Features

NCAP Rating	Not Rated
No. of Air Bags	Dual Front Airbags
Brake Assist	No
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	No
Electronic Brake Force Distribution	No
Tyre Pressure Monitor System	No
Hill Start Assist	No
Hill Descent Control	No
Parking Assist	No
Parking Sensors	No
Parking Camera	No
Central Locking	Yes
Child Safety Door Locks	No
Seat Belt Alarm	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes

Exterior Features

Headlights	Halogen Headlights
Tail Lights	Halogen
Fog Lights	No
Turn Indicators	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	No
Outside Rear View Mirror	Body Coloured
Front Wiper	Yes
Rear Wiper	No
Sunroof	No
Moonroof	No
Roof Rails	No

Interior and Convenience Features

Seat Type	Recaro Sports Seat
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manually Adjustable
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat	Manually Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes
Heated Seats	No
Power Windows	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes
Infotainment System	No
Audio System	Yes
Connectivity	Aux
Keyless Entry	No
Push Button Start/Stop	No
Cruise Control	No
Driving Modes	No
Power Trunk Opener	No

Spec-R Variant

The Spec-R differed from previous Silvia models by featuring a 6-speed manual transmission. The Spec-R also included extensive chassis and suspension strengthening; via the use of anti-roll bars and strut bracing. The S15 featured the same 4-piston front brake calipers that were found in the S14 but included a larger brake booster. One of the major changes to the S15 model of the Silvia was the implementation of a helical limited slip differential to control rear wheel traction. The result was a safer, more track/fast-street driven Silvia; in some contrast to its drifting heritage. As with many Nissan’s, HICAS (High Capacity Active Steering) four wheel steering was available as an option.

Where does the Autech come in?

Many of you also noticed the Autech version and were curious as to how it compares. Autech is a subsidiary of Nissan, focused on tuning and converting their cars to make unique models for the Japanese market.

They didn’t hold back when it came to modifying Nissan’s stock S15’s, and their most popular offering (which is still pretty damn rare) was capable of producing 200hp from the naturally aspirated SR20DE engine. This was made possible by increasing the compression, adding more aggressive camshafts and free-breathing intake and exhaust modifications.

They also made upgrades to both the chassis and suspension alongside the Spec-R’s 6-speed gearbox.

Many Autech owners claim that these high-revving engines can be the more challenging, yet rewarding S15 to skid at the track, even compared to the Spec-R.

SR20 Upgrades

With the S15 being such a versatile chassis, it’s received just about every engine swap imaginable over the years but let’s not underestimate the power of the SR20DET engine, which, when tuned correctly is capable of around 400hp. In this lightweight chassis, that’s going to be a serious amount of power!

We’ve created plenty of guides for the SR20DET, and if you’re looking to get some more power out of your stock turbo, you’re definitely going to want to look at our SR20DET Turbo Selection Guide. We review stock replacements right the way through to pushing it to its reliable limits at 400hp.

Alternatively, if you’re wondering what upgrades are necessary to reach the perfect power level for you, make sure you head over to our 9 Step SR20 Tuning Guide For Peak Performance article.

If you’re unsure why the SR20 is such a popular engine with drifters, we answer all of your questions in our 15 SR20DET Specs That Prove Why Drifters Love This Engine guide.

Nissan Silvia S15 Overview

The Nissan Silvia S15 has a streamlined and aerodynamic body design that is inspired by the Japanese performance cars of its era. Design elements like a low hood, sloping roofline and integrated rear spoiler help it reduce drag and improve stability at high speeds. It adopts a reinforced body structure designed to increase rigidity. This sedan is fitted with a MacPherson Strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. Its suspension components are made of aluminium which helps in reducing weight and it also gets stabilizer bars at both ends. Nissan Silvia S15 is equipped with ventilated disc brakes on the front wheels and solid disc brakes on the rear wheel. It features 16-inch alloy wheels that ride on 205/55R16 89V high-performance tyres.

The powertrain on this two-door sedan is a 2.0-litre inline-4 cylinder, turbocharged unit. Its engine has a double overhead camshaft layout and it gets 2-step variable valve timing. Nissan Silvia S15 produces 247 hp of maximum power at 6,400 rpm and 273.88 Nm maximum torque at 4,800 rpm. It comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission designed by Aisin Seiki. Based on a rear-wheel drivetrain like the Iconic Mazda RX-7, this sedan provides amazing control around fast corners. It comes with a unique 4-wheel high-capacity active steering system that provides precise and responsive handling. The Silvia S15 also gets a helical limited-slip differential which improves traction. The low curb weight of only 1,240 kg is the major factor behind its quick acceleration.

Nissan Silvia S15 Price in India and Launch Date

Nissan shelved the production of Siliva S15 a long ago, but you can still find one of these in the second-hand market. The price of this sedan ranges between $22,00 to $33,000 in the used car market. The Nissan Silvia S15 price in India would be around Rs 18.05 to 27.07 Lakh excluding taxes and shipping costs.

Our Verdict on the Nissan Silvia S15

The Nissan Silvia S15 comes with a lightweight and aerodynamic design that is accompanied by a powerful turbocharged engine. With 247 horsepower on tap and a manual gearbox with a rear-wheel drivetrain, it ensures an engaging and enthralling drive.

Key Features

Sporty Two Door Design Layout
Unit Steel Body Construction
Ventilated Front Disc Brakes with 4-Piston Callipers
Solid Rear Disc Brakes with 4-Piston Callipers
Anti-Lock Braking System
16-Inch Wheels with High-Performance Tyres
4 Wheel High Capacity Active Steering
Inline Four-Cylinder Engine with Double Overhead Camshafts
Two-Step Variable Valve Timing
6-Speed Manual Transmission by Aisin Seiki
Rear Wheel Drive System
Helical Limited Slip Differential
Recaro Sports Seats
Air Conditioning and Climate Control
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Aluminium Gas, Clutch, & Brake Pedals

Introduction

We’ve covered several of the worlds most-loved drift cars in our comprehensive guides, so it’d be disgraceful to leave out one of the greatest of them all – the Nissan Silvia S15.

It’s certainly not a common car in the U.S. in the present moment, and there’s a valid reason for that, but with the S15 quickly taking the limelight in Formula Drift, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a look at every aspect of the latest generation of Nissan’s much-loved S-Chassis platform.

There’s no doubt that the S15 is one of the most visually stunning cars out there, and its looks have certainly stood the test of time. On top of that, it’s also lighter than a Honda S2000 and with a basic strip of some excess components, a curb weight of less than 2,500 lbs is easily achievable.

We’ll take a look at all of the variations later, but the cream-of-the-crop Spec-R features an uprated version of the S14’s turbocharged SR20DET engine, and thankfully, no truck engines have been planted in the engine bay this time around unlike its previous American siblings.

The obvious downside for our U.S. readers is that there’s no road-legal US-based equivalent for you to carry out that imaginary USDM S15 240SX KA engine swap you’d been hoping for. With that said, you can always take a virtual S15 out for a spin in one of our awesome drift games.

With the S15’s blacktop SR20DET eventually becoming the final variation to ever leave the factory after initially being produced from 1989 until the final S15’s left the showroom in 2002, this would become the best and most reliable SR20 ever made.

Those of you that are familiar with SR20’s will know that they’re incredible engines for tuning and achieving 400 hp out of them far from uncommon. Combine that with potentially being stripped down to under 2,000lbs and I’m sure you’ll agree that makes for a pretty exciting power-to-weight ratio in a chassis that handles like it’s on rails.

Tail happy rails that is!

Not only has it been graced with good looks, but in a typical trend for the Silvia family, it has a huge catalog of potential upgrades sat on the shelves waiting to be transformed into your dream creation.

Thankfully, Nissan continued with the trusted rear-wheel-drive compact sports coupe formula for nineteen years after Toyota opted to head down a different route with the Toyota Celica.

Whether you’re looking to slam it and run huge camber as you scrape your way to the local meet, hit the drag strip, set a near-perfect time attack lap, or of course shred tires at the track, the S15 is incredibly versatile when it comes to just about every motorsport discipline.

It’s hard for us to be impartial when it comes to the S15, after all, two of the Drifted team members have opted for them as their weapon of choice. But hey, we’re sure that there’ll be an influx of them hitting the US when their crazy 25-year ban is lifted too!

As much as we love them, they’re probably not worth the potential 20-year prison sentence and $250,000 maximum fine that comes with importing one illegally (or are they?!) You’ll just have to be patient and wait until 2024.

In this article, we’re going to be looking over everything you’ll ever need to know about the S15, from its fascinating history, which began in 1964, right the way through to unleashing its full potential in the present day. This is the ultimate Nissan S15 Guide!

Spec-S vs Spec-R – What’s the Difference?

Much like the S13 and the S14, the S15 was also available with numerous different options available.

Many of you have been wondering what the difference is between the two main models, the Spec-S and the Spec-R.

The Spec-R was the most sought-after model in the S15 range, featuring either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed auto, the main difference between the JDM Spec-R and the Spec-S was the Spec-R’s 247 bhp turbocharged SR20DET engine, where the Spec-S received the underwhelming 163 bhp SR20DE.

The engine wasn’t the only substantial difference, the Spec-R also has extensive chassis and suspension strengthening, including larger anti-roll bars and strut braces.

For braking, the Spec-S opted for 2-pots, where the Spec-R used the same 4-pot front brakes as the Z32 300ZX and also included a larger brake booster.

In the rear, a helical limited-slip differential was added to the Spec-R models. This made the Spec-R an incredible package as soon as it left the factory, undoubtedly acknowledging the S-Chassis drifting heritage.

The Spec-S, on the other hand, was given a viscous limited-slip differential.

In the Spec-S was a 5-speed manual transmission or the same 4-speed automatic found on the Spec-R. There was minimal chassis bracing and it featured a smaller brake booster.

For the Australian market, the Spec-S featured the same helical differential, chassis bracing and six-speed manual transmission as the Spec-R models.

As with many Nissan’s at the time, HICAS (High Capacity Active Steering) four-wheel-steering was available as an option, but you’ll struggle to make the most of it on an S15 and it’ll likely end up causing more issues than it will enjoyment.

Spec-S have become increasingly popular over the years, mostly for use in motorsport. If you’re planning on doing an engine swap, alongside a huge array of additional handling and braking mods, you’ll probably be better off starting with a Spec-S rather than a Spec-R. This saves potentially crashing your expensive Spec-R and gives you a chunk of money to spend on upgrades.

However, if you’re looking to go for a simpler street build, and the SR20 tickles your fancy, the Spec-R is undoubtedly the more desirable model of the two.

Conclusion

There’s no doubt that the S15 is one of the best-looking cars out there, even in the present day. With a great powerplant and exceptional handling bundled into a small, lightweight chassis, some simple upgrades can make this a dream car to drive.

They can make practical daily drivers, although there is a seriously limited amount of rear legroom, especially with aftermarket seats. So if you had planned to make this your next family car, you may want to reconsider, depending on how long your kid’s legs are!

When you sit in an S15, particularly with an aftermarket seat, you’ll realize how the low-seating position is perfect for spirited driving or drifting, for that matter! It has incredibly precise and firm handling straight out of the factory, slip on some coilovers and you’ll be laughing.

With the ability to upgrade the SR20DET to up to 400hp reliably if you have some spare cash to spend, you can guarantee it’ll be the perfect combination.

Alternatively, should you want to carry out an engine swap, the cheaper Spec-S is undoubtedly going to be the better choice. Alternatively, if you’re after some high-revving drifting madness from an N/A engine, the Autech will certainly take the punishment well, also putting a huge grin on your face at the same time.

Although, you may need to put your plans on hold for a little while until the 25-year ban has been lifted on imports. In the meantime, why not grab yourself a 240SX and get practicing with your skills? If that’s your plan, remember that most S14 and S15 parts are interchangeable, so it’ll be extremely handy when it comes to swapping over to your next build!

We have no idea what the prices will look like when the S15 finally comes to the U.S, but we’re pretty sure that whatever it is, it’ll be worthwhile. Make sure you get your hands on a future classic as soon as you can, we’ve all seen how the GTR’s have shot up in value!

If you’re keen to slide an S15 sideways before they’re US-legal, make sure you check out the Drift Hunters game!

Additional Silvia S15 Related Content

We’ve chosen some of our favorite S15 YouTube picks here:

You must have been hiding under a rock if you haven’t seen Adam LZ’s 900hp 2JZ S15 build. Check out his first drive before heading to Formula Drift!

There’s a huge array of body kits available for the S15, check out this stunning 4K video showing off the rare Garage Mak kit on the streets.

Check out this 500hp 1JZ S15 tearing up the streets in the UK!

When we said there are very few engines that haven’t been swapped into S15’s, we meant it. Is there a better-suited powerplant than the R35 GTR’s VR38DETT?!