Nissan Sileighty

From the front, it looks like the S13 Silvia. From the rear, the 180SX, yes, such a car does exist. It is the Sil Eighty, and it has been sold by some Japanese Nissan dealership of late.

The Sil Eighty’s story is simple. The fifth-generation S13 Silvia (released in May 1988) and the 180SX (debuted in March 1989) are sister cars that share the same platform. The only major difference between the 180SX and the Silvia in the body, notchback versus hatchback, the mecanics are essentially identical. There is some difference in front body parts too, but the mecanical parts are the same.

Take away the 180SX’s front section and replace it with the Silvia’s and you have the Sil Eighty (as in “Sil” from “Silvia” and “Eighty” from 180 – get it?), or, you could take away the Silvia’s front section and replace it with the 180SX’s. This car actually exist, too. It’s called the One Via (as in “One” from “180” and “Via” from “Silvia” – get it?)

Similiarly, Mitsubishi also created its own hybrids by adding the Lancer Evolution’s front section to the Mirage and Libero, for instance.

Manufacturer	Nissan, Kids Heart
Also called	Sil80
Production	1998
Class	Sport compact
Body style(s)	Coupe
Layout	FR layout
Platform	RPS13
Engine(s)	SR20DET 230 PS (227 hp) @ 6200 rpm 33.6 kgf-m (243 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm
Length	4540 mm (178.7 in)
Width	1690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1290 mm (50.8 in)
Curb weight	1150 kg (2535 lb)