Car Specs

1979 Nissan Silvia LS-E Type S Coupé

Information

Nissan

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: S10

Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: S10
Chassis Code: S10

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2340mm
Track/tread (rear): 1265mm
Width: 1600mm
Ground clearance: 165mm
Kerb weight: 1000kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres
Track/tread (front): 1280mm
Length: 4135mm
Height: 1300mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Nissan
Capacity: 1.8 litre (1770cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.09
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.70
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 85 × 78mm
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y

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Performance

Maximum Speed: 175km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.66kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Power-to-weight ratio: 116.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo L-Jet fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.900
Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.LW.ARB.
Turning Circle: 10.80 m
Rear suspension: RA.SE.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77
Weight Distribution: 55% front

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1079.1kPa

Other

RAC rating: 17.9
maximum power output(JIS): 117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)at 6200 rpm
maximum torque(JIS): 152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm)at 3600 rpm
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Specific output(JIS): 65 bhp/litre1.06 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(JIS): 85.88 Nm/litre, 1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 442.5cc

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