Description
The Nissan Silvia was a major force in the late 1980s specialty car market, and in May 1988 the all-new fifth generation Silvia (S13) made its debut to immediate acclaim, its sleek, sophisticated 2-door coupe body and the distinctive curves employed in the interior propelling it to a Good Design Award. Three grades were on offer: J’s, Q’s and K’s, the latter of which was the most advanced and saw the Silvia given a 1,800cc 175hp twin turbo 4-cylinder engine. Combined with front strut and rear multi-link four-wheel independent suspension, this rear-wheel drive sports car drew considerable attention from the market.
This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 185mm, width: 82mm. The 2-door coupe form is accurately depicted, capturing the subtle blend of linear and curved design elements on the real car. A detailed interior has separately molded parts for the so-called “monoform” bucket seats, two center console options, and the rear shelf. The chassis undersurface has depictions of the exhaust system and drivetrain. Separate parts for upper arms and other components give an insight into the rear multi-link suspension mechanism. Clear parts recreate the front lights, which employ quadruple headlights. Synthetic rubber tires have realistic tread patterns. Choose to assemble as left- or right-hand drive.
