The 80s and early 90s were two of the most iconic eras when it came to the Japanese launching some of their most incredible cars, many of which are still conquering drift podiums across the world in the present day. Nissan’s S13/Silvia/180SX – A Brief Overview So, for that reason, we’ve written this guide to clear up the confusion, and to help you understand everything you could ever need to know about Nissan’s 180SX, and more specifically the Type X model.īefore we get started, enjoy this 180SX Type X in all its 4K goodness. Nissan made it far too challenging when it came to naming the S13, 180SX, 200SX, and the 240SX. Nor have we touched onto the Onevia, or the Sileighty.Īnd, that’s before we even begin with where Type X comes into the equation.Īnyway, I’m sure you can see where we’re going with this one. Oh, did we mention that there were also models which featured fixed lights, with triple projectors, twin projectors, or the ‘brick’ style?Īnd we haven’t even included the much-loved pop-up headlights yet. If three body styles and names for a single car model isn’t perplexing enough for you with the S13, let’s not forget that there’s also the 200SX (European model) and 240SX (American model) thrown into the mix for added confusion. Over the eventual life span of the JDM S13’s, there would be three body styles, the 180SX (hatchback), Silvia coupe, and a rarer convertible alternative.Īs much as we love this legendary, lightweight JDM chassis, there’s no question that Nissan made things a little, well, confusing, when it came to naming the many different 180SX’s, Silvia’s, or S13’s that took the automotive world by storm. Since then, it’s become one of the most highly-acclaimed drift chassis ever constructed, and completely changed the game before the S14, and S15 later arrived to form the S-Chassis family. We’re certainly not the only ones who feel this way, and that’s why the 180SX took the coveted ‘Japan Car of the Year’ award when it first hit the market back in 1988. Since you’ve found your way to 180SX Club, we’re going to assume that, like us, you’re an enormous fan of one of the greatest cars ever made. Here, you can click on a particular section within this article, otherwise, scroll down as we cover all of the details you could possibly want to know about the 180SX Type X. Differences Between 180SX, 200SX, and 240SX.The 180SX Type X is often the most sought after of all S13 variants, but what makes the Type X unique? Our complete 180sx Type X guide reveals all.