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1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé technical specifications

These specifications are for the 1979 model year Nissan Silvia LS Coupé.

Technical specifications of 1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé

Carfolio.com ID60610

bodywork
1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé See all Nissan models
Type2+2 FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé See all Nissan models
Wheelbase 2340 mm 92.1 in
Track front 1280 mm 50.4 in
rear 1265 mm 49.8 in
Length 4135 mm 162.8 in
Width 1600 mm 63 in
Height 1300 mm 51.2 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 in
Kerb weight 990 kg 2183 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)		 55.00 %
Fuel capacity 60 litres 13.2 UK Gal 15.9 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé See all Nissan models
Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 78.00 mm
3.35 in × 3.07 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.8 litre
1770 cc
(108.012 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Hi carb
Maximum power
(JIS)		 106.5 PS (105 bhp) (78.3 kW)
@ 6000 rpm
Specific output 59.3 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(JIS)		 148.0 Nm (109 ft·lb) (15.1 kgm)
@ 3600 rpm
bmep 1050.7 kPa (152.4 psi)
Specific torque 83.62 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Nissan
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 442.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé See all Nissan models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 170 km/h (106 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 106.06 bhp/ton

chassis
1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé See all Nissan models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 10.80 m
Suspension front I.MS.CS.LW.ARB.
rear RA.SE.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.70

general
1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé See all Nissan models
RAC rating 17.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Nissan Silvia LS Coupé added 1995-12-14.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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