1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

While U.S. drivers were making do with the naturally aspirated Nissan 240SX, Japanese Domestic Market enthusiasts were screaming around corners in the turbocharged Nissan Silvia. And Nissan saved the best for last, releasing the Silvia Spec-R in 1999. Based on an all-new S15 chassis and tipping the scales at barely 2,700 pounds, the right-hand-drive Silvia Spec-R was a lightweight, turbocharged hellion on the street and at the track.

The rear-wheel-drive Silvia Spec-R was built on a race-ready foundation, thanks to its many factory-installed chassis and body braces. And tucked between the fenders was a 2.0-liter jewel, Nissan’s SR20DET inline four-cylinder. Featuring dual overhead camshafts with variable timing control, EFI, high-tech ignition, and a quick-spooling ball-bearing turbocharger, this powerful mill regularly revved past 7,000 rpm. As equipped, this talented two-door shot to 60 mph in five seconds and drifted right past regular sport compacts to cement its spot as a full-blown JDM legend.

This black 1999 Silvia Spec-R six speed is the most desirable version, and features modifications for improved performance. And because it was only sold in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, very few were legally imported to the U.S., making this a rare opportunity to own one.

Highlights 

• Rare U.S. sale of a JDM 1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R 

• Final-generation S15 chassis with factory installed bracing 

• SR20DET aluminum 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4 rated at 247 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque 

• FS6R92A six-speed manual transmission  

• Finished in KH3 Black Obsidian paint with G-code Jersey upholstery and matching interior trim 

• The chassis number (GBYARUYS15UD4C--AB) decodes as: 

  • G – 2-door coupe 

  • BY – SR20DET engine 

  • A – 2-wheel steering 

  • R – Right hand drive 

  • U – Spec-R 

  • Y – 6-speed manual  

  • S15 – Model 

  • U – Turbo 

  • D – Standard (non-Cold Weather Package) 

  • 4 – 4-person seating capacity 

  • C – Rear wiper, boost meter, titanium meter finisher 

  • – – Standard 

  • – – Standard 

  • A – Audioless  

  • B – Xenon headlamps 

Features 

• No irreversible modifications  

• HKS turbocharger, intercooler, wastegate, and blow off valve 

• Nismo air filter 

• Kakimoto Racing exhaust 

• Multi-link coilover suspension with Tein components 

• Limited slip differential 

• 4-piston front brakes with larger master cylinder 

• 18-inch RAYS Gramlights JDM wheels with Minerva 225/40ZR18 front, 265/35/ZR18 rear tires 

• Aftermarket hood and body kit with carbon fiber rear wing 

• Custom blue and red valve cover 

• Recaro bucket seats and MOMO racing steering wheel  

• Blitz sequential boost controller 

• Defi boost/oil temperature/oil pressure/water temperature gauges with Defi-Link gauge system controller 

• Pioneer Carrozzeria DEH490 CD/AM/FM stereo system with Alpine speakers 

• 8-inch Alpine subwoofer with Kenwood KSC-680DW digitally amplified sub control 

Known Imperfections 

• Rip in driver side bucket seat 

• Minor discoloration on passenger seat bolster  

• Previous wing mount indentations visible on trunk lid 

• Vertical crease and scrape at top of right front wheelwell 

• Dent behind right door  

• Horizontal scrape on right side, from front of door to fuel filler door 

• Paint scuff on lower right door behind marker light near decals 

• Scuff on left side body panel below door 

• Light curb rash on outer rim of wheels 

• Paint fading on taillight assemblies

Included 

• Key  

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1999 Silvia Spec-R states that he purchased and imported the car in January 2024. The car has been garaged in Hawaii ever since.