1981 Nissan Silvia Turbo ZSE Hatchback specifications

1981 Nissan Silvia Turbo ZSE Hatchback data
Applicable to the Japanese (JDM) domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1345 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1345 mm 53 inches
Length 4475 mm 176.2 inches
Width 1680 mm 66.1 inches
Height 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 1115 kg 2458 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Nissan
Engine code Z18E Turbo
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1770 cc
(108.012 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 78 mm
3.35 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 135 PS (133 bhp) (99 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 196 Nm (145 ft·lb) (20 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 56 kW/litre
76.2 ps/litre
75.1 bhp/litre
1.23 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 110.73 Nm/litre
1.34 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system Nissan ECCS fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1391.5 kPa (201.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 442.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
120.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
88.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
119.28 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.24 kg/kW
18.78 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 185/70 HR 14
Tyres rear 185/70 HR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID246763
Production total
Model code
Model family KS110
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Nissan Silvia Turbo ZSE Hatchback added 2011-06-14.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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