✦ Shifty Estimate
$14,700
- all time median
- $14K
- Market cap
- $2.21B · 150,000 built
- Sales, all time
- 13
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1988 Nissan Silvia Ks
1988 to 1993 · Coupe · 150,000 built
Price history
Recent sales
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13 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Turbo I4, 1.8
- Power
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 7.5s
- Top speed
- 137 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,579 lb
- Production
- 150,000 units
- Designer
- Naganori Ito
Common questions
How much does a Nissan Silvia Ks cost?
Across every sale we have on file, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $13,969. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $14,700. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $11,400 to $25,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1988 Nissan Silvia Ks worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $14,700. We rate confidence medium: 13 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Nissan Silvia Ks sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $12,000May 17, 2025White · 141,000 mi
- $28,250Jan 10, 2025Purple · 189,000 mi
- $11,250Nov 8, 2024Red · 89,000 mi
The S13 Silvia Ks launched Nissan's most beloved sports car lineage, establishing the template that would make the Silvia legendary among enthusiasts. Naganori Ito's clean, purposeful design housed the CA18DET turbo four-cylinder producing 175 horsepower—modest by today's standards but perfectly matched to the lightweight chassis. The S13's near-perfect weight distribution and responsive handling made it a favorite among driving purists and the foundation of Japan's drifting culture. With 150,000 units produced, it wasn't rare when new, but clean examples have become increasingly scarce due to modification and drift scene casualties. The S13 represents the beginning of Japan's golden age of sports cars, and survivors are gaining serious collector interest as enthusiasts recognize its historical significance and driving purity.