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Nissan S15 Sivlia

This section lists a whole lot of useful technical details about the S15. This page has a whole lot of factory specifications and the links above will take you to details on other areas of the cars and how they can be improved.

Specs

Based on Nissan data sheets as of Feb 1999

spec-Rspec-SAutech
Aero SUPER HICASAeroSUPER HICASspec-RAerospec-S/G PackageAutech
Model TypeNissan GF-S15
Transmission Type
6 speed manual--
5 speed manual-----
4 gear automatic (E-AT)---
Engine
TypeSR20DETSR20DESR20DE
TypeWater cooled 4 cylinder DOHC
Displacement(cc)1998
Bore x Stroke(mm)86.0×86.0
Compression8.510.011.7
Power(MT) ps/rpm250/6400165/6400200/7200
(AT) ps/rpm225/6000160/6400-
Torque(MT) kgm/rpm28.0/480019.6/480021.8/4800
(AT) kgm/rpm28.0/480019.2/4800-
Fuel SystemNissan EGI(ECCS)Electronic Fuel Injection
Injectors(cc/m)480259259?
Fuel Tank Capacity (l)Premium Unleaded 65l
Size
L/H/W (mm)4445/1695/1285
Wheel base (mm)2525
Front/Rear tread (mm)1470/14601480/1470[*2]1470/1460
Ground clearance(mm)130130
Interior L/W/H (mm)1640/4390/1070(1030 with sun roof)
Weight
Vehicle weight12501240(1270)12501240(1270)1200(1230)1200
Gross weight14701460(1490)14701460(1490)1420(1450)1420
Weight distribution51% front 49% rear
Seats4
Running gear
Steering gear typePower assisted rack and pinion
Suspension frontStrut
Suspension rearMultilink
Brake FrontVentilated disc
Brake RearDisc
Rim16 x 6.5JJ offset 45mm15 x 6JJ16 x 6.5JJ
Tyres205/55R16 89V195/65R15 91S205/55R16 89V
Drive systemFR

Grade

Based on Nissan grades as of October 2000

Grade NameEngineTransModelPrice
spec-SSR20DE5MTGBYART FS15ED4A----1,770,000
SR20DEE-ATGBYART AS15ED4A----1,867,000
spec-S G PACKAGESR20DE5MTGBYARU FS15ED4B----1,880,000
SR20DEE-ATGBYARU AS15ED4B----1,977,000
spec-S b PACKAGESR20DE5MTGBYARU FS15ED4L-D--1,910,000
SR20DEE-ATGBYARU AFS15ED4L-D--2,007,000
spec-S L PACKAGESR20DE5MTGBYARU FS15ED4Q-D-K1,980,000
SR20DEE-ATGBYARU AS15ED4Q-D-K2,077,000
spec-S AEROSR20DE5MTGBYARU FS15ED4D----2,070,000
SR20DEE-ATGBYARU AS15ED4D----2,167,000
spec-RSR20DET6MTGBYARU YS15UD4C--A-2,390,000
SR20DETE-ATGBYARU AS15UD4C--A-2,437,000
spec-R SUPER HICASSR20DET6MTGBYBRU YS15UD4C--A-2,445,000
spec-R b PACKAGESR20DET6MTGBYARU YS15UD4NDDA-2,440,000
SR20DETE-ATGBYARU AS15UD4NDDA-2,487,000
spec-R L PACKAGESR20DET6MTGBYARU YS15UD4S-DAK2,490,000
SR20DETE-ATGBYARU AS15UD4S-DAK2,537,000
spec-R AEROSR20DET6MTGBYARU YS15UD4E--A-2,560,000
SR20DETE-ATGBYARU AS15UD4E--A-2,607,000
spec-R AERO SUPER HICASSR20DET6MTGBYBRU YS15UD4E--A-2,715,000
spec-R Type-BSR20DET6MTGBYARU YS15UD4UEHEM2,290,000
SR20DETE-ATGBYARU AS15UD4UEHEM2,337,000
spec-R Type-B SUPER HICASSR20DET6MTGBYBRU YS15UD4UEHEM2,445,000
VariettaSR20DE5MTGBYART FS15ED4UA3AZ2,798,000
SR20DEE-ATGBYART AS15ED4UA3AZ2,895,000
AutechVersionSR20DE6MTGBYART FS15ED4PB4AZ2,280,000
style-ASR20DE5MTGBYART FS15ED4TKAAZ2,190,000
SR20DEE-ATGBYART AS15ED4TKAAZ2,287,000
SR20DET6MTGBYARU YS15UD4TKAAZ2,720,000
SR20DETE-ATGBYARU AS15UD4TKAAZ2,767,000

Colour

Body Colour Options

Code NoColour Nameimage
AR2Signal Red
BN5Pale Aquamarine (metallic)
WV2Pewter (metallic)
TV3Cobalt (metallic)
EV1Lightning yellow
WK0Pearl While (3 coat pearl)
KH3Super Black

Transmission

Autech has the same 6 speed gearbox as the Spec R but has a final drive ratio of 4.083

TransmissionSR20DETSR20DESR20DET/DE
6-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed auto
1st gear ratio3.6263.3212.785
2nd gear ratio2.2001.9021.545
3rd gear ratio1.5411.3081.000
4th gear ratio1.2131.0000.694
5th gear ratio1.0000.838-
6th gear ratio0.767--
reverse ratio3.4373.3822.272
final drive3.6924.0833.916/4.083

Brakes

Autech same brake specifications as SR20DET

EngineSR20DESR20DET
ABSStandard
FrontTypeCL25VBOPF25VA
Disc Size280x22mm280x30mm
Pad Size125.6x45.3×11116x50x10
Cylinder Bore57.2mm2x40.4mm
RearTypeCL11H
Disc Size258x9mm
Pad Size75.0x40.0x9.5
Cylinder Bore38.1mm
Master Cylinder Bore23.825.4
MC Split point?427psi
MC reducing ratio?x 0.2
BoosterTypeM210TA215T
Diaphragm dia7+98+9
Rear Wheel
Brake Control
SystemProportioning valve
ApplicationSomato

Tyres & Rims

Tyre and rim recommendations for 17 inch rims

UseFront TyreFront RimRear TyreRear Rim
Standard215/45ZR177.5J235/45ZR178.5J
Drift235/45ZR178.5J235/45ZR178.5J
Step up225/45ZR177.5J235/45ZR178.5J
Grip225/45ZR177.5J245/45ZR178.5J

Offset for 17 inc rims should be 30-38. It differes depending on the rims you get

Wheel Alignment

Factory alignemnt specs (empty car)

FrontToe in3 to 1
Camber-1°00'±45'
Castor6°55'±45'
King pin inclination14°00'±45'
RearToe in5.2 to 0
Camber-1°25'±30'

Key Engine Parts

EngineSR20DE or SR20DET
Cylinder block height*211.3
Cylinder block length436.0
Pitch between bores97.0
Cylinder bore diameter86.0
Stroke86.0
Crankshaft journal diameter55.0
Crankshaft pin diameter48.0
Crankshaft total length506.3
Piston compression height32.0
Connecting rod centre distance136.3

*From crankshaft centre

Camshaft

Factory specs - note VCT only operates on inlet cam

EngineSR20DESR20DETAutech
SideIntakeExhaustIntakeExhaustIntakeExhaust
Duration248240240240272256
Lift(mm)10.09.29.29.211.011.0

Pistons

Factory spec

EngineSR20DESR20DET
MaterialAluminium Alloy
Diameter86mm
Total height63.0mm59.5mm
Compression height32.0mm
Pin hole diameter22.0mm

Fuel Pump

Unsure if Autech has a different pump from standard SR20DE

EngineSR20DETSR20DE
output(l/h)/voltage(V)130~170/12.065~105/12.0

Injectors

Unsure of Autech Injectors, probably standard SR20DE. The 370cc injectors are purple in colour, the 480cc injectors are a dark red maroon colour.

EngineSR20DETSR20DE
TransAutoManualAutoManual
Flow (@3bar)370480259259