
Nissan Silvia Spec-R
1999 to 2002 · Coupe · 45,000 built
Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $28,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $23,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,250 to $46,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $28,750
- Sales · 12 mo
- 8
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Sold $27,250

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Sold $44,490

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Specifications
- Engine
- Turbo I4, 2.0
- Power
- 247 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.5 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,690 lb
- Production
- 45,000 built
- Designer
- Shinichiro Sakurai
Common questions
How much does a Nissan Silvia Spec-R cost?
Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $28,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $23,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,250 to $46,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $23,200. That sits below the $28,750 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence medium: 8 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
How many Nissan Silvia Spec-R have sold?
Shifty has 15 public sales of the Nissan Silvia Spec-R on file. The earliest was on Mar 29, 2024.
What is the most expensive Nissan Silvia Spec-R sold?
The highest public sale on file is $46,250, on Jul 30, 2025, with 18,000 mi.
What has a Nissan Silvia Spec-R sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $18,750Sep 21, 2026Aspen White Pearl Glow · 94,200 mi
- $22,500Sep 11, 2026Sparkling Silver (WV2) · 77,050 mi
- $32,240Aug 20, 2026Gunmetal Grey · 34,779 mi
About the 1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R
The S15 Silvia Spec-R represents the final evolution of Nissan's legendary rear-drive sports car, and many consider it the best of the breed. Shinichiro Sakurai's design was a masterclass in proportion and aggression, while the SR20DET reached its peak with 247 horsepower and a proper six-speed manual transmission. With only 45,000 units produced before Nissan ended the Silvia line, the S15 was rare from day one. The Spec-R's track-focused suspension, limited-slip differential, and lightweight construction created driving dynamics that still impress today. Never officially sold in America, clean S15s command premium prices as 25-year-rule imports become eligible. The combination of rarity, final-generation status, and exceptional driving dynamics makes the Spec-R highly sought-after, representing the end of an era for affordable Japanese sports cars.
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