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Nissan 200SX

Australia's S15: six speeds, rear drive, 0–100 km/h in a tested 6.34 seconds.123

Researched November 9, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • KoukiUsed for the 1996 S14 facelift, also called S14A, with its sharper front end and detail mechanical revisions.4

At a glance

0100200
97–197 hpPower
0510
6.3–7.5 s0–100 km/h
0125250
175–235 km/hTop speed
0150300
138–265 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,073–1,284 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.234561012

Engine
1.6–2.2 L four-cylinders, some turbo; US Sports Edition: 3.0 L VG30E V66712
Layout
Front-engine; Silvia exports RWD, B14 SE-R FWD1612
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; 3/4-speed automatics (six-speed: Australian S15)126
Built at
S10: Zama Plant; S110/S12: Nissan Shatai Plant, Kanda, Japan6
Units built
Silvia totals: S10/S11 over 145,000; S110 162,52568

The story

Created to challenge the Toyota Celica, the 200SX badge covered six Silvia-based export generations. It also named the separate Lucino-based B14 coupe in the US and Canada from 1995 to 1998.15

1975: S10 starts the S-platform story19751979: S110 adds a hatchback19791984: S12 brings pop-ups and turbo boost19841989: Europe gets the 167 hp S1319891993: S14 grows for grip and crash safety19931995: B14 SE-R puts 140 hp through the front19952000: Final S15 reaches Australia20002002: GT signs off the 200SX2002 Nissan Silvia (CSP311): 1965–1968Datsun 200SX (S10): 1975–1979S10Datsun 200SX (S110): 1979–1983S110Nissan 200SX (S12): 1983–1988S12Nissan 200SX (S13 / RS13U): 1989–1993Nissan 200SX (S14): 1993–1999S14Nissan 200SX (B14): 1995–1998B14Nissan 200SX (S15): 1999–2002S15 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones14691011121422
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1965–1968Nissan Silvia (CSP311)
1975–1979Datsun 200SX (S10)
1979–1983Datsun 200SX (S110)
1983–1988Nissan 200SX (S12)
1989–1993Nissan 200SX (S13 / RS13U)
1993–1999Nissan 200SX (S14)
1995–1998Nissan 200SX (B14)
1999–2002Nissan 200SX (S15)
1975S10 starts the S-platform story
1979S110 adds a hatchback
1984S12 brings pop-ups and turbo boost
1989Europe gets the 167 hp S13
1993S14 grows for grip and crash safety
1995B14 SE-R puts 140 hp through the front
2000Final S15 reaches Australia
2002GT signs off the 200SX
  1. 1975

    S10 starts the S-platform story

    The new S-platform S10 had a leaf-sprung live rear axle. North America received the 2.0 L L20B-powered 200SX in 1976.167

  2. 1979

    S110 adds a hatchback

    The S110 launched in March, its liftback following in August. US and Canadian buyers knew the coupe and hatchback as the Datsun 200SX.68

  3. 1984

    S12 brings pop-ups and turbo boost

    North American S12s offered pop-ups, coupe/hatchback bodies and CA20E or turbo CA18ET engines; US cars later added a 3.0 L VG30E V6.167

  4. 1989

    Europe gets the 167 hp S13

    Europe's 200SX used a 1.8 L CA18DET turbo with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, wrapped in the 180SX-style fastback body.1910

  5. 1993

    S14 grows for grip and crash safety

    Enlarged for grip, comfort and crash safety, the S14 left the compact class. UK cars later got a 197 hp SR20DET and a 7.0-second 0–60 mph time.411

  6. 1995

    B14 SE-R puts 140 hp through the front

    The US and Canada received a separate Lucino-based 200SX coupe. Base and SE models had a 115 hp 1.6 L; the SE-R used a 140 hp 2.0 L.112

  7. 2000

    Final S15 reaches Australia

    The S15 generation began in 1999. Australia's 2000 arrival paired six-speed manuals with a helical LSD; four-speed autos kept a viscous LSD.11314

  8. 2002

    GT signs off the 200SX

    The farewell GT added a larger rear wing and front leather seats, with Japanese production scheduled to stop later that year over emissions rules.15

Every generation

  • Nissan Silvia
    CSP3111965–1968
  • Datsun 200SX
    S101975–1979
  • Datsun 200SX
    S1101979–1983
  • Nissan 200SX
    S121983–1988
  • Nissan 200SX
    S13 / RS13U1989–1993
  • Nissan 200SX
    S141993–1999
  • Nissan 200SX
    B141995–1998
  • Nissan 200SX
    S151999–2002

Power over the years

From 100 hp to 197 hp in 13 years.

050100150200 19801985199019952000 hp 1981 · 100 hp · North American S110 NAPS-Z 2.01982 · 103 hp · North American S110 Z22E injection1984 · 120 hp · US S12 CA18ET Turbo1986 · 160 hp · US 200SX Sports Edition V61989 · 167 hp · European S13 CA18DET Turbo1994 · 197 hp · Australian S14 2.0 Turbo1995 · 115 hp · B14 base/SE 1.61995 · 140 hp · B14 SE-R 2.01995 · 197 hp · UK S14 SR20DET2000 · 197 hp · Australian S15 Spec S/Spec R 197 hp Australian S14 2.0 Turbo 100 hp North American S110 NAPS-Z 2.0
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Show the numbers
YearHorsepowerModel
1981100North American S110 NAPS-Z 2.0
1982103North American S110 Z22E injection
1984120US S12 CA18ET Turbo
1986160US 200SX Sports Edition V6
1989167European S13 CA18DET Turbo
1994197Australian S14 2.0 Turbo
1995115B14 base/SE 1.6
1995140B14 SE-R 2.0
1995197UK S14 SR20DET
2000197Australian S15 Spec S/Spec R

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    S110 SL (US)

    1982–1983

    103 hp

  • Standard

    S14 Limited / Sports / Luxury Sports (Australia)

    1994–2000

    197 hp
  • S14 Standard / Touring Pack (UK)

    Standard

    S14 Standard / Touring Pack (UK)

    1995–2000

    197 hp

  • Standard

    S15 Spec S / Spec R (Australia)

    2001

    197 hp

  • Performance

    S12 Turbo / SE V6 (US)

  • Special

    S15 GT (Australia)

    2002

  • Limited

    S14 Racing (Europe)

    800 built

  • S14 Sportline (Europe)

    Limited

    S14 Sportline (Europe)

    300 built

  • S14 Z-Edition (Europe)

    Limited

    S14 Z-Edition (Europe)

    200 built

  • S12 Silvia Grand Prix (Germany/Switzerland)

    Limited

    S12 Silvia Grand Prix (Germany/Switzerland)

How to spot one

Look for

  • S12: pop-up headlights with either a notchback coupe or hatchback tail.6
  • European S13: pop-up headlights and a fastback hatch; no notchback coupe in the official range.10
  • S14: a coupe with a separate trunk, replacing the previous hatchback shape.421
  • S15: curvy bodywork, slanted headlights and an aggressive front spoiler.314
  • B14: Sentra-based coupe with a sloping trunk; the front-drive 200SX in the United States and Canada.112

Year by year

  1. 1987 model year (S12)

    Smooth bumpers, a full-width slatted grille, shorter corner lights and a rear-facing hood bulge mark the facelift.6

  2. October 1996 (S14A/Kouki)

    Projector headlights accompany a new hood, grille, front bumper and front fenders; the rear light clusters also change.41819

  3. 1999 (UK Touring Pack)

    Tan leather replaces black leather in the Touring Pack cabin.418

Don’t confuse it with

Against its rivals

  • Subaru WRX

    200SX vs Subaru WRX

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    200SX6.9 s
    Subaru WRX7.4 s
    113
  • Toyota Celica

    200SX vs Toyota Celica

    Starting price lower is better

    200SX39,990 A$
    Toyota Celica39,970 A$
    12
  • Honda Integra Type R

    200SX vs Honda Integra Type R

    Starting price lower is better

    200SX39,990 A$
    Honda Integra Type R40,990 A$
    12

Prices

Price when newAuction sale
$0$20K$40K$60K 19801990200020102020 1976 · $4,399 · North American S10 launch MSRP1982 · $9,704 · US SL 5-speed, total sticker1995 · $15,800 · US SE-R, estimated base1995 · $17,400 · US SE-R, estimated as-tested 2024 · $29,738 · 2001 200SX Spec-R manual conversion, 78,300 km, Collecting Cars2024 · $6,900 · 1977 Datsun 200SX 5-speed, 40k miles, BaT2024 · $6,100 · 1996 200SX SE-R, 80k miles, BaT2024 · $44,200 · 2002 200SX Spec-R GT manual, 16,560 km, Auction2024 · $8,850 · 1986 200SX Turbo, 56k miles, BaT2025 · $14,000 · 1982 SL hatchback 5-speed, 23k miles, BaT2026 · $15,288 · 1992 200SX Turbo 16v auto, 38,008 miles, Ewbank's2026 · $25,220 · 2002 200SX Spec-R automatic, 111,869 km, Auction2026 · $4,083 · 1983 Datsun 200SX SL coupe, 58k km, BaT $44.2K Auction, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1976Price when new$4,399North American S10 launch MSRP
1982Price when new$9,704US SL 5-speed, total sticker
1995Price when new$15,800US SE-R, estimated base
1995Price when new$17,400US SE-R, estimated as-tested
2024Auction sale$29,7382001 200SX Spec-R manual conversion, 78,300 km, Collecting Cars
2024Auction sale$6,9001977 Datsun 200SX 5-speed, 40k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$6,1001996 200SX SE-R, 80k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$44,2002002 200SX Spec-R GT manual, 16,560 km, Auction
2024Auction sale$8,8501986 200SX Turbo, 56k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$14,0001982 SL hatchback 5-speed, 23k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$15,2881992 200SX Turbo 16v auto, 38,008 miles, Ewbank's
2026Auction sale$25,2202002 200SX Spec-R automatic, 111,869 km, Auction
2026Auction sale$4,0831983 Datsun 200SX SL coupe, 58k km, BaT

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “More than 200 built for Group B”
    • “Safari runner-up when only 14 finished”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  15. GT farewell for 200SX | GoAuto goauto.com.au
  16. 23k-Mile 1982 Datsun 200SX SL Hatchback 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,000 on August 7, 2025 (Lot #204,060) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  29. Sold | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Turbo 16v Automatic. Registration number: K184 CAN. Mileage: 38,008 theclassicvaluer.com
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  31. No Reserve: 1983 Datsun 200SX SL Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $4,083 on April 6, 2026 (Lot #236,536) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. Sold | 2001 Nissan 200SX Spec-R - Manual Conversion theclassicvaluer.com
  33. No Reserve: 1977 Datsun 200SX 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,900 on December 27, 2024 (Lot #175,539) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 1996 Nissan 200SX SE-R for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,100 on September 13, 2024 (Lot #162,585) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 1986 Nissan 200SX Turbo 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,850 on September 11, 2024 (Lot #162,309) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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