Summary:
The Nissan Silvia is a series of small sports cars produced by Nissan with export versions marketed as the 200SX or 240SX and sold under the Datsun brand. The name "Silvia" is derived from the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana's attendant nymph. The first model, CSP311, was designed by Albrecht Graf von Goertz in 1962, who was working as a consultant for BMW at the time.
Key Points:
1. The Nissan Silvia is a line of small sports cars manufactured by Nissan, with export versions known as the 200SX or 240SX and sold under the Datsun brand.
2. The name "Silvia" is inspired by the Roman goddess Diana's nymph and also means "forest" in Latin.
3. The CSP311 model was introduced in 1962, designed by Albrecht Graf von Goertz, who had previously worked on projects like the BMW 507.
4. Albrecht Graf von Goertz recognized the potential of Japanese manufacturers during his consultancy at BMW, leading to the creation of the Silvia series.
5. The series has gained popularity among car enthusiasts for its performance-oriented design and driving experience.
