Unique Nissan S‑Chassis Variants

Sileighty

  • Hybrid of Silvia front end + 180SX hatchback body.
  • Originated in Japan’s drift scene, later produced (~400 units) by Kids Heart.
  • Powered by the SR20DET turbo with performance upgrades.

Onevia

  • The opposite hybrid: 180SX pop‑up headlight front + Silvia coupe body.
  • Never officially produced by Nissan — purely a grassroots drift culture creation.
  • Typically ran SR20DET engines, but builds varied.

Varietta

  • A rare convertible version of the S15 Silvia.
  • Factory‑produced in limited numbers with a power folding hardtop.
  • Retained the SR20DET engine and Silvia’s sporty coupe DNA.

Gazelle

  • Japanese domestic market name for certain S110 and S12 chassis cars.
  • Shared mechanicals with the Silvia but marketed differently.
  • Available in coupe and hatchback forms, often with CA18 engines.

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