Nissan Silvia / 240SX
The definitive drift platform. Lightweight, rear-wheel drive, and powered by the bulletproof SR20DET. Abundant aftermarket support makes the S13 endlessly buildable from street to pro-level competition.
Technical Specifications
Production Variant Timeline
5 factory variants produced across the S13 lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.
Silvia S13 K's (JDM)
1988-05~100,000 built- CA18DET 175 PS
- Factory turbo
- RWD coupe
The original S13 K's turbo variant.
Silvia S13 Q's (JDM)
1988-05~80,000 built- CA18DE 135 PS NA
- Q's trim package
- LSD on higher trims
Naturally aspirated S13. Koichiro Iketani's Initial D car.
Silvia S13 K's (SR20DET)
1991-01~150,000 built- SR20DET 205 PS
- Engine upgrade
- Drift platform
SR20DET replacement. The defining drift engine era begins.
180SX
1988~100,000 built- Pop-up headlights
- Hatchback body
- S13 mechanicals
Hatchback variant of the S13 Silvia.
240SX (USA)
1989~100,000 built- KA24E 140 hp
- US-market only
- Different engine
US-market S13 with KA24 engine (not SR20).
Build Packages (2)
S13 Stage 1 Street Build
Bolt-on power mods for the SR20DET. Intake, exhaust, boost controller for safe 260-280whp on stock turbo.
S13 Pro-Am Drift Build
Full turbo upgrade, angle kit, and hydraulic handbrake for competitive drifting.
Compatible Parts (27)
Walbro
Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
$73.66
9 suppliers
Tomei
Tomei Poncam Type-A (SR20DET)
$429.00
2 suppliers
DeatschWerks
DeatschWerks 740cc Injectors (SR20)
$349.00
2 suppliers
HKS
HKS Super Power Flow Intake (SR20)
$139.46
2 suppliers
HKS
HKS 264 Step 1 Camshafts (SR20)
$585.78
2 suppliers
GSC Power-Division
GSC Beehive Valve Springs (SR20)
🇺🇸 US Import Status
The Nissan Silvia / 240SX is currently legal to import to the United States under the 25-year exemption rule. Vehicles manufactured in 1989 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.
From the shop
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