Nissan SILVIA 200SX
Built: 1986 · Series: SILVIA 1.8 TURBO
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Nissan Silvia 1.8 Turbo / 200SX – sports coupé with the turbocharged CA18 engine, 1,809cc, unladen weight 1.15 to 1.23 tonnes, some examples registered as a light commercial
The Nissan Silvia is a sports coupé range marketed in Europe as the 200SX – the model SILVIA 200SX in the register confirms the link directly. This generation used the turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder CA18ET; alongside coupé versions with and without automatic transmission (AUT), the register lists two variants with the body designation VAN. Nissan was founded in 1933 in Yokohama; the CA engine family that included the CA18ET was used across several of the group's ranges in the 1980s.
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The register lists 5 versions with 1,809cc displacement across four cylinders, unladen weights from 1,150 to 1,230kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,635 to 1,675kg and widths from 1,660 to 1,670mm.
The Silvia/200SX was primarily an affordable rear-wheel-drive sports coupé for motorsport and the tuning scene; the registration of individual cars as light commercials reflects a tax or insurance classification rather than a separate utility model. Unlike true commercial vehicles, the body always remained that of a two-door coupé or hatchback, which clearly limited load volume and payload compared with genuine vans.
Buying used, check the condition of the turbocharger and timing chain of the CA18ET, rust on the sills and rear wheel arches – typical weak points of this range –, the clutch, suspension bushings, and the body's tightness after any conversion to VAN bodywork; spare parts are mainly available through dealers specialising in Japanese sports cars.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Nissan Silvia 1.8 Turbo, Nissan (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,670 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,170 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,635 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nissan SILVIA 200SX weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,170 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Nissan SILVIA 200SX?
1,635 kg.
What engine does the Nissan SILVIA 200SX have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Nissan SILVIA 200SX built?
Production years: 1986.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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