Tamiya 24078 - 1/24 Nissan Silvia Ks S13  [24078]

Concerning the Nissan Silvia K's

The S14 Silvia debuted in Japan by the end of 1993. It was lower, wider, and somewhat faster compared to S13. New rounded styling contributed towards the impression of a much greater boost in size than in fact happened. Wheelbase and track were both increased slightly, ultimately causing slightly enhanced handling. Unlike export markets, in which regional S14 chassis variants faltered, the Silvia remained popular in Japan.

Model names had been much like the S13 Silvia, aided by the Club Selection dropped. "Aero" variations of Q's and K's were provided that featured large back wings and mild ground impacts.

The S14 Silvia K's gotten a brand new "notchtop" version of the SR20DET, boasting hook bump in energy because of the utilization of Nissan's adjustable cam timing system, VTC, and an even more efficient ball bearing turbocharger.

There was a mild styling change to the S14 for model year 1997, which included aggressive projector headlamps to any or all models, and dark-tinted taillamps. Fascias and other trim were additionally revised, while the turbocharger gained a ceramic impeller. This updated variation is popularly referred to as kouki ( literally "latter duration") S14. The final model year of S14 manufacturing in every areas was 1998.