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aliphian 11-14-2011 07:28 PM

An entry level FR revival?
 
So now we will have some real options in the entry level FR market with the FRS/BRZ and the revamped Genesis Coupe and Miata.

Could this cause Nissan to get in on the action? I know this is old news now but Nissan's Power 88 plan (link below) makes me dream of a new Silvia.

What are your thoughts?

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...six-years.html

Syldrin 11-14-2011 07:35 PM

I just heard about this myself. i am a die hard toyota fan boy for sure but if they introduce somthing that keeps its silvia roots this could be some major compitition for the FR-S/FT-86/BRZ

now that i did that i'm reminded of the Eclipse/Talon/Laser lulz.

Dark 11-14-2011 07:40 PM

I'm really looking forward to seeing the Silvia successor. Hope Nissan will join the driver's car fight.

ZetaVI 11-14-2011 07:43 PM

I'm expecting Nissan will come out with a model that will below 370z level and compete with the FT-86. Silvia S16? Something I hope that will cause excitement like the FT-86 at least.

KaliKev 11-14-2011 07:44 PM

Anyone know of any other car makers bringing similar FT86 concepts to TMS?

aliphian 11-14-2011 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syldrin (Post 75436)
I just heard about this myself. i am a die hard toyota fan boy for sure but if they introduce somthing that keeps its silvia roots this could be some major compitition for the FR-S/FT-86/BRZ

now that i did that i'm reminded of the Eclipse/Talon/Laser lulz.

Maybe they could use an engine from the MR family. The 1.6L MR16DDT in the Nissan Juke makes 188 hp and 177 ft-lb. Apply the direct injection and turbo to either the 1.8L or 2.0L variant and it could be a great engine choice for the new Silvia.

Neutral_Eyes 11-14-2011 08:51 PM

These cars are getting to the low $30k's in the US, and higher elsewhere, I wouldn't really call that entry level, but at least it's attainable for many. Competition's a good thing, if there's a popular market. I'd like to see the big 3 (are they still big?) get back into it with Vega, Maverick, and Dart.

cyde01 11-14-2011 09:02 PM

entry level FR revival, one can only hope...

EJ20 11-14-2011 09:07 PM

With the yen getting stronger every day, I don't think Nissan will ever think of s16. Even if they did when we will see it? +2015 and it will cost more than $28k for base model at that time!

It's too late for them

WingsofWar 11-14-2011 09:09 PM

There are a few scenarios that could steal thunder from the FT86 at TMS.

Mazda releases a RX7/RX9 concept car.
Nissan releases a Silvia inspired concept car
Mitsubishi releases a FTO inspired concept car for global market
Mitsubishi releases a GTO/3000GT concept car

its doubtful any of those will happen...but surprises have happened within the industry.


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