Nissan’s rivals, Toyota’s FT-86 and Honda’s CR-Z, have been getting plenty of attention lately but Nissan is gearing to strike back with an all-new version of the 240SX.
After being dropped in 2002, the 240SX (also known as the Silvia) will feature styling and packaging loosely based on the Foria concept car that was shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. The next 240SX will be built on a shortened version of Nissan’s FR-L platform, which is what the 370Z and G sedan uses. The resurrected 240SX front-engine/rear-drive 2+2 coupe will retain the predecessor’s image (the S15) as Nissan’s entry-level performance car.
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