The Nissan Silvia is a series of small sports cars produced by Nissan, marketed as the 200SX or 240SX for export and some sold under the Datsun brand. The name "Silvia" is derived from the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana's servant nymph, and also means "forest" in Latin.
The CSP311, a part of the Silvia series, had its roots in the early 1960s when Albrecht Graf von Goertz, known for his work with BMW including the BMW 507, recognized the potential of Japanese manufacturers.
Key Points:
- The Nissan Silvia is a small sports car series produced by Nissan, with export versions named 200SX or 240SX and some under the Datsun brand.
- The name "Silvia" is derived from the Roman goddess Diana's nymph and means "forest" in Latin.
- The CSP311, a model within the Silvia series, traces back to the 1960s when Albrecht Graf von Goertz, known for his work with BMW, saw potential in Japanese manufacturers.
This summary highlights the origin and naming convention of the Nissan Silvia series, particularly focusing on the CSP311 model's development in the 1960s with the influence of Albrecht Graf von Goertz.
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