| Also called | Datsun 200SX (US) Datsun 180SX |
|---|---|
| Production | 1975–1979 |
| Body style | 2-door fastback |
| Platform | Nissan S platform |
| Engine | 1.8 L L18 SOHC I4 2.0 L L20B SOHC I4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed 3N71 automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Length | 4,135 mm (162.8 in) |
| Width | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Height | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 990 kg (2,200 lb) |
| Related | Datsun B210 |
The S10 was the first Silvia built on the S platform. This was "Nissan's compact, rear-wheel-drive, sporty car platform".
The S10 featured more "traditional" lines than similar offerings from rivals Toyota and Mazda and was summarily less popular with consumers in most markets. In Japan it was fitted with an L18 I4 engine, which it shared with the Datsun 610/Bluebird 180B. In the North American market a version incorporating the larger-displacement L20B was offered as the 200B of the same series Bluebird. This model was affixed with the mandated 5 mph (8.0 km/h) bumpers and badged as the Datsun 200SX. The S10 Silvia and Datsun 200SX were based on the B210. Its success in both markets was limited, most buyers opting for the Celica over what was considered the more mundane S-Chassis. The car had the same drivetrain as the cult-classic 510, but with cart springs in the rear rather than the 510's IRS. Its appearance seems to be influenced by the 1970–1975 Citroën SM.
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