{"id":338,"date":"2024-04-13T18:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T18:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.civilwarfamily.us\/?p=338"},"modified":"2024-04-16T18:57:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T18:57:39","slug":"2028-nissan-silvia-we-imagine-an-affordable-ev-revival-to-the-240sx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.civilwarfamily.us\/index.php\/2024\/04\/13\/2028-nissan-silvia-we-imagine-an-affordable-ev-revival-to-the-240sx\/","title":{"rendered":"2028 Nissan Silvia: We Imagine An Affordable EV Revival To The 240SX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.civilwarfamily.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2025-Nissan-Silvia-Purple-Carscoops-23-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Nissan&rsquo;s global product planning chief is a fan of creating an affordable electric sports car to compete with the Toyota GR86 and upcoming Honda Prelude.<\/li>\n<li>A potential Silvia revival could feature a sleek design inspired by the original and Nissan&rsquo;s 2021 concept sketches.<\/li>\n<li>The electric Silvia might utilize a rear-wheel drive setup with dual motors, offering a base 302 hp and a potential Nismo variant with 389 hp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The desire for an affordable sports car is far from dying, as reports indicate Nissan may revive the Silvia\/200SX\/240SX sports car series to rival Honda&rsquo;s new Prelude and Toyota GT86. Ivan Espinosa, Nissan&rsquo;s Senior Vice President of Global Product Planning, discussed this possibility with Top Gear, outlining a dream plan to create an affordable, entry-level sports car positioned below the Z Coupe and iconic GT-R.<\/p>\n<div id=\"6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/04\/2026-bmw-ix3-everything-we-know-about-the-electric-neue-klasse-suv\/\">Everything We Know About BMW&rsquo;s Upcoming Electric Neue Klasse SUV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After all, the Japanese automaker has always had something rapid in its line-up, depending on the region: Pulsar GTI-R, Primera GT, 300ZX, Skyline 2000GT-R, 280Z, Stagea 260RS Autech &ndash; the list of hot Nissans are endless. This begs the question, if the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2021\/09\/would-you-kick-a-2023-nissan-z-out-of-bed-for-this-s14-nismo-270r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silvia<\/a>&nbsp;were to be revived, what powertrains could it use, and how should it look? Let&rsquo;s explore further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Sideways Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2025-Nissan-Silvia-Purple-Carscoops-1.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 2028 Nissan Silvia: We Imagine An Affordable EV Revival To The 240SX\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2025-Nissan-Silvia-Purple-Carscoops-1-1024x724.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>Illustrations Josh Byrnes \/ Carscoops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>Drawing inspiration from the 1965 original (also called the Datsun 1600 coupe) and internal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2021\/09\/nissan-brings-the-original-silvia-into-the-future-with-a-retrolicious-design-render\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concept sketches<\/a>&nbsp;released by the company in 2021, this study leans into past heritage to move forward. The view from the front is ultra-modern, with hints of Nissan&rsquo;s 2013 IDx Concept and a heavily recessed LED lighting panel and DRL lightbar that frames the underside of the clamshell hood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/01\/5-of-the-coolest-cars-now-legal-to-import-to-the-usa-in-2024\/\">5 Of The Coolest Cars Now Legal To Import To The USA In 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like Nissan&rsquo;s own Silvia design sketches, the side profile is clean, with a prominent shoulder line that wraps around the front and rear. The sleek glasshouse sports black A-pillars for a floating roof effect, and the C-pillar draws linage from the R32 GT-R. Out back, slim taillamps are horizontal in orientation, with an eye-catching diffuser cementing the go-fast look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power To The People<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-a-mid&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-oc-2&#215;1&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article Thumbnails Organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<p>The Silvia was (and it still is today) wildly sought after for its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/09\/nissan-partners-with-japanese-dealer-to-build-new-sr20det-engines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SR20DET<\/a>, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engin . But, in a significant departure from its predecessors, Nissan&rsquo;s anticipated venture into electric sports cars will undoubtedly polarize many yet cater to a new generation of enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, it would feature a rear-wheel drive, dual-motor setup with 225 kW (302 hp) in the base specification, while the higher-output Nismo would pump out 290 kW (389 hp) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2021\/09\/nissan-brings-the-original-silvia-into-the-future-with-a-retrolicious-design-render\/\">Nissan Brings The Original Silvia Into The Future With A Retrolicious Design Render<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nissan-Silvia-Sketches.jpeg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 2028 Nissan Silvia: We Imagine An Affordable EV Revival To The 240SX\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nissan-Silvia-Sketches-1024x622.jpeg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>Nissan&rsquo;s official sketches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>As part of Nissan&rsquo;s future strategy, in-house developed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/10\/next-nissan-gt-r-will-focus-on-weight-be-developed-at-the-nurburgring-and-get-nismo-variant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all-solid-state batteries<\/a>&nbsp;(ASSBs) are a safe bet. These are hailed as a &ldquo;game-changing technology,&rdquo; doubling energy density and potentially reducing charging times to a third. They also address one major issue with all EVs: weight. No matter how well the grip and chassis management of the vehicle are, the weight of today&rsquo;s lithium-ion batteries is akin to wearing concrete-filled Nikes at a marathon.<\/p>\n<p>The shift to solid-state electric power also aligns with Nissan&rsquo;s intent to introduce ASSBs across its vehicle line-up, including high-performance models like the next-generation GT-R.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p><strong>Canyon-Carving Alternatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Direct competitors would include sports cars like Toyota&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/07\/toyota-gr86-rz-10th-anniversary-limited-debuts-in-japan-bathed-in-orange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GR86<\/a>, Toyota&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/12\/toyota-stops-gr-supra-sales-in-uk-no-restart-date-in-sight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supra<\/a>&nbsp;(2.0-litre Turbo)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/10\/2024-subaru-brz-gets-1600-price-hike-entry-level-trim-goes-manual-only\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subaru BRZ<\/a>, Mazda MX-5, and Honda&rsquo;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/11\/the-new-honda-prelude-will-be-a-global-model-but-it-wont-be-as-sporty-as-we-might-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new Prelude<\/a>. A Nismo variant would likely face off against MG&rsquo;s new&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/10\/does-the-mg-cyberster-live-up-to-the-legend-of-a-classic-like-the-mgb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyberster<\/a>&nbsp;and, in the distant future, Tesla&rsquo;s mythical Roadster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pricing would be an intriguing sticking point. After all, the larger Z goes between US $42,210 and $64,990, and anything with a battery &ndash; lithium or solid state &ndash; would be a tall ask to keep pricing below that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Should the Silvia return as an EV, or is ICE the way to go? Share your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;This story contains illustrations that are not endorsed by or affiliated with Nissan.<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2025-Ford-EcoSport-Gold-Carscoops-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"0f9edca9-aa84-4c07-8987-4cad23928c2d\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"e96f0476-8b1d-4bb8-b64c-33f9656987b2\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e96f0476-8b1d-4bb8-b64c-33f9656987b2&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f9edca9-aa84-4c07-8987-4cad23928c2d&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nissan_silvia_spec-r_v_package_47-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" 2028 Nissan Silvia: We Imagine An Affordable EV Revival To The 240SX\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nissan_silvia_spec-r_v_package_47-1024x688.jpeg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nissan&rsquo;s global product planning chief is a fan of creating an affordable electric sports car to compete with the Toyota GR86 and upcoming Honda Prelude. 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