As brilliant as the new GT-R is, its premium price tag and limited availability means it will be out of reach of most sports car lovers for some time to come. Then there’s the 350Z but it too can be a bit expensive for younger fans. Sadly, Nissan’s affordable sports car, the Silvia (240SX), no longer exists. In fact, Nissan’s image of late has been skewed towards the SUV segment, but this may soon change with speculation there’s a Silvia replacement in the works.
According to latest reports, Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn and the carmaker’s COO Toshiyuki Shiga have both hinted at the return of the Silvia in 2010.
This rendering, which turned up on RocketPunch, gives a possible styling direction for the new coupe, and draws some of its lines from Nissan’s own Foria concept car.
Whatever the final version looks like, we just hope it retains the punchy four-banger and RWD layout of its predecessors.
Reader Comments
Thu Jan 1 2009 12:10 AM
rickymartin says
The new 2010 200sx, 240sx, silvia should be styled on the historic shape and style, i.e rwd, 2 door, small back seat, sleek looks and an improved quicker 2.0 or 2.4 litre turbo engine plant. After all thats what customers like me are attracted too and thats what keeps us coming back. And no I'm not a Z fan, nice car but I favour the SX.
Thanks and have a great day.
Rick.
Mon Mar 9 2009 8:53 AM
Jrc says
If they are going make the240sx than they should make it like the s15 same body and dont chang the v6 inline
Tue Mar 31 2009 8:07 AM
Darin says
To be honest, I'd like to see a return of the s14a/Kouki style, maybe a slightly updated look. Wouldn't complain if they just recycled the old SR20DET engine either, although a new SR would be great.
Thu Apr 30 2009 11:25 AM
james/nissan says
its okay i guess. the rear end looks like a 98' s15
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