Nissan is officially developing a new Silvia sports car, following years of speculation. The IDx model, which had been considered as a potential third sports car alongside the 370Z and the GT-R, was discarded due to high production costs and low demand.
With the 370Z replaced by the new Z and the GT-R out of circulation, Nissan is now focusing on resurrecting the Silvia, promising a car with an electrified powertrain by the end of the decade.
Nissan’s Vice President of Global Product Strategy, Ivan Espinosa, confirmed that the project is underway, although it is still in the early planning stages. The company aims for the new Silvia to meet global regulations, especially in Europe, where emissions standards are stringent.
Nissan does not plan to collaborate with other automakers for the development of the Silvia, opting for a fully in-house project.
Despite the challenges and costs involved, Espinosa expresses optimism about the Silvia’s development, highlighting that the sports car market is shrinking. Nissan aims to tackle this challenge, believing that the return of the Silvia could attract sports car enthusiasts and balance the supply with the growing demand for electric vehicles.
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