What engine is in a Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R?

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1. What engine is in a Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R?
2. Why is the S15 illegal in the US?
3. What's the difference between S15 Spec R and S?
4. Is the S15 Silvia legal?
5. How fast is a Nissan Silvia S15?
6. Why did Nissan stop making Silvia?
7. How fast can a Silvia S15 go?
8. What does Spec R stand for?
9. How can I make my S15 legal?
10. Is Silvia a 240SX?
11. How fast can a S15 go?
12. What year will the S15 be legal?
13. Will there be a s16 Silvia?
14. How much HP does S15 have?
15. How much horsepower does a s14 have?
16. Why are S15 so expensive?
17. Is it legal to import a S15?

What engine is in a Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R?

The S15 Silvia model lineup was initially simplified to just the Spec-S (non-turbo) and Spec-R (turbo), both models offering an “Aero” variant with a large rear wing and mild ground effects....Nissan Silvia 200SX S15.

Production
Engine(s)	2.0 L DOHC-I4 (SR20DE), 165 PS 2.0 L DOHC Turbo-I4 (SR20DET), 250 PS

Why is the S15 illegal in the US?

The Nissan Silvia S15 is currently banned for road use in the United States. ... The official reason for the S15 being kept off of American roads is because of our 25-year import rule, which bans any car that 1) was not originally sold in the United States and 2) is less than 25 years old.

What's the difference between S15 Spec R and S?

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 247bhp turbocharged SR20DET engine, where the Spec-S received the underwhelming 163bhp SR20DE.

Is the S15 Silvia legal?

The 1999 Nissan Silvia S15 is 25 years old starting in January 2024. Once it turns 25 years old, it will be exempt from NHTSA requirements, and legal to import to the USA.

How fast is a Nissan Silvia S15?

Performance

kph	5.5 s
1/4 mile	13..9 mph
Top speed	244 kph (152 mph)

Why did Nissan stop making Silvia?

Any foreign car less than 25 years old is banned. At a certain point, it was becoming a safety hazard what with all the people getting caught up in it. So though the official reasons for banning the Silvia are the U.S laws on foreign cars, the unofficial reason this car is banned is because of potential safety risks.

How fast can a Silvia S15 go?

Need for Speed (2015)

	0 - 60 mph	Top Speed
Stock	05.59 seconds	151 mph (243 km/h)
Fully Upgraded	02.46 seconds	234 mph (377 km/h)

What does Spec R stand for?

Recaro R offer heated seats in the front. Finally, the spec. R stands for Recaro, and it is the only model to have the famed racing-style seats in the line-up.

How can I make my S15 legal?

Just because you can register a car in a US state does not make it legal in any way, shape, or form. There are currently zero ways that you can legalize an S15 Silvia to be driven on US roads and it doesn't matter what sort of "paperwork" you have, it will not be legal and is subject to seizure.

Is Silvia a 240SX?

Silvia/240sx/200sx are all the same, just different names based on the country they were sold. For instance, in the US the 240sx covers the coupe and the hatchback. In Japan, the coupe is the Silvia and the hatch is the 180sx.

How fast can a S15 go?

Performance

kph	5.5 s
1/4 mile	13..9 mph
Top speed	244 kph (152 mph)

What year will the S15 be legal?

The S15 Nissan Silvia in question was manufactured from 19, so they can't be imported legally until 2024, and they were never sold in the United States. The S15 was only sold in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Will there be a s16 Silvia?

According to the most optimistic reports, the new model will come in the next year. Which will make it the 2020 Nissan Silvia s16 when it comes to the price, speculation has said it will cost somewhere in the region of €30,000 in its base variant.

How much HP does S15 have?

The S15 is a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, powered by Nissan's SR20DET; a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder turbocharged engine with air-to-air intercooler that delivers a power output of 250 horsepower that results in a power-to-weight ration of less than 5Kg/PS.

How much horsepower does a s14 have?

200 Hp Nissan Silvia (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo (2, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Specs

General information
Power	2 rpm.
Power per litre	100.1 Hp/l
Torque	.45 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.
Engine location	Front, Longitudinal

Why are S15 so expensive?

I think the two main factors are rarity and maintaining high resale values. In comparison to S13s and S14s, they are still quite rare in the UK. And unlike S13/S14 owners, most S15 owners tend to be quite patient selling their cars.

Is it legal to import a S15?

Federal regulations ban importing vehicles into the United States unless they are modified to meet NHTSA safety regulations or are older than 25 years. The S15 Nissan Silvia in question was manufactured from 19, so they can't be imported legally until 2024, and they were never sold in the United States.