Nissan 200SX



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The Nissan 200SX name refers to several models of automobile, as sold around the world. Beginning in 1974, the "200SX" badging would be utilized as late as 2002.

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History

The history of the "200SX" begins in the Nissan Silvia line, which started as far back as 1964, and ending in '68. When it was revived in the 70's, it was introduced in some countries as the "200SX". This references the displacement in the engine: 2.0 liters. Other similar Nissan badging also refers to engine displacement, most notably the Datsun 240Z (2.4L) and its successive car line, all the way to the present incarnation -- the Nissan 350Z.

S10

The modern incarnation of this car begins in 1974, sold as the Nissan Silvia in Japan, and as the "200SX" in the United States and Australia (as well as other countries). These cars are bound into one family through their chassis designation: S10. This was the first of the S chassis series. The S10 featured a 2.0L carbeurated 4-cyl engine, with 90hp -- the L20B. These were rear wheel drive vehicles.

S110

In 1979, an S11 chassis was produced in limited numbers, using a 1000cc rotary engine. It was carried over into the S110 in 1982, using two conventional piston engine variations. A two-door coupe and a hatchback were offered. Once again it was badged as the "Datsun 200SX" in North America (in keeping with the Datsun brand name), while remaining a Nissan Silvia in Japan. The Japanese market received the "FJ20E" engine (2.0L DOHC 4-cyl fuel injected), while the North American market (among others) housed the 100HP "Z20E" (2.0L SOHC 4-cyl fuel injected). In 1980, the Z20E was replaced with the "Z22E", upping it to 2.2 liters and 102HP.

S12

In late 1983, a new S chassis was built -- the S12. Early cars carried the Datsun brand name, however by mid-1984, that name had been abandoned, and the Nissan name has been marketed world-wide ever since. Many cars in '83 will have badging: "Datsun by NISSAN" to help facilitate the market transition. The S12 was first sold as an '84 model, so-badged, but in '85 it was strictly a Nissan. Again, Japanese models marketed this car as a Nissan Silvia, while other countries saw it as a "Gazelle". It was badged as Nissan 200SX primarilly in North America, in keeping with the displacement. The Japanese engine was the "FJ20ET", a turbocharged version of the S110's FJ20E, while most of the world markets used the "CA20E" as their base engine (2.0L SOHC 4-cyl fuel injected). This engine put out 102 HP and 116ftlb of torque, and featured a new 8-sparkplug head design in some countries (primarilly for emissions). Some countries were offered a variation of this, the "CA18ET" engine -- a 1.8L SOHC 4-cyl Turbo, yielding 120 HP (135 hp in some parts of Europe), and 134ftlb of torque. In 1987, Nissan offered the "SE" model in North America, which held the "VG30E" engine: a 3.0L SOHC V6 with 160 HP and 174ftlb of torque. This was the same engine found in the first-generation, non-turbo Nissan 300ZX. The following year, the horsepower was upped to 165, and marked the last production year of the S12.

S13

Starting in 1989, The S-series continued with the S13. European editions were indeed badged as "200SX". In North America, this was equipped with a 2.4L SOHC 4-cyl engine and marketed as "240SX", and in other markets with a 1.8L DOHC 4-cyl turbocharged engine CA18DET or in japan the there were the later "Type-x" model which has the SR20DET engine in it. In 1994, the "S14" chassis succeeded this (still "200SX" in European markets), and in 1996, the "S14a" was released, once again marketed in Europe as Nissan 200SX.

1995-1998: S14 and B14

Although confusing, from 1995 to 1998 Nissan applied the name "200SX" to two different lines of automobile in different markets. For example, the early 200SX was based on the rear-wheel drive S-series chassis (used in the Nissan Silvia) in Australia, Europe, and the United States. This was through to 1988.

In 1995, Nissan reintroduced the 200SX nameplate in North America to designate a two-door, version of the Nissan Sentra (B14 chassis, a front wheel drive car), replacing the Nissan NX (discontinued in 1993). It came with either a 1.6 Liter 4 cylinder GA16DE motor or Nissan's sporty SR20DE motor. If not for this one car, there would be no confusion, as every other Nissan in history ending with "SX" refers to a car based on the Nissan Silvia.

S15

In 2000, limited markets saw the S15 Silvia badged as "200SX". Australia received the S15 in late 2001 after a hiatus of nearly 2 years. Sales of the previous S14 had slumped in the face of competition from the WRX, and after being badly burnt by poor sales of the expensive R32 GT-R in the early nineties, Nissan Australia was not confident that the more expensive upgraded model would be a safe investment. The model that was eventually released had cost-cutting measures which included use of the same 147kW engine from the S14, deletion of the rear wiper, and probably other measures. Some of the left-out features from the upgraded Japanese engines includes the roller-bearing turbo and wastegate modifications. It was initially released in both Spec-S and Spec-R trims, but the trim and accessory variations were limited.

Both Australian specs offered the 4-speed automatic with the viscous limited slip differential, or the 6-speed manual with the helical limited slip differential. Neither spec ever carried the HICAS four wheel steering. Both models contained the same body-strengthening bars, with identical brake and wheel packages.

The base Spec-S was without a sunroof (immutable) and did not come standard with the side skirts or small wing, and had a single disk CD player with 4 speakers. However the Spec-S had as options the side skirts, small wing or the upgraded 6-disk 6-speaker CD player that was standard on the Spec-R. The Spec-R had all these options as standard including the sunroof (immutable). There was no difference in engine or suspension tune between the two.

Towards the end of the model's release, Nissan Australia brought out an end-of-model celebration "GT" model, which included the larger Aero wing on both specs, slightly brighter but otherwise identical wheel rims, leather front seats, door trim and dash, leather gearshift knob, fake drilled metal pedals and small GT badges just forward of the doors. The side skirts, sunroof and sound system variants remained as for the non-GT models. As for the modest ground effects mentioned on the Japanese models, I'll have to find out. This is the first I've heard of it. The Australian GT's had no changes in the engine, suspension or braking systems.

In a remarkable result, the 200SX was the first non-European vehicle to win Australia's Motor Magazine Performance Car of The Year (PCOTY) in 2001 against a field which included a freshly released Porsche 911. Although a controversial result in many respects, the magazine still holds the car in great respect, and justified all the numbers that went into the final judgement.

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