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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Shifty Estimate
$23,200
Medium confidence · $16K to $45K
Median · 12 mo
$28,750
Sales · 12 mo
8

The market

Every recorded 1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Cars & Bids
$18,750 · 94,200 mi · Aspen White Pearl Glow
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15 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $29kupdated Sep 2026

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The newest 1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R sales with photographs
1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, sold Sep 2026

Sold $22,500

2000 · Sparkling Silver (WV2) · 77,050 mi
Sep 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, sold Jul 2026

Sold $27,250

1999 · Silverstone Metallic · 87,400 mi
Jul 14, 2026 · Cars & Bids
1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, sold May 2026

Sold $21,500

1999 · Silver · 80,400 mi
May 14, 2026 · Cars & Bids
1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, sold Apr 2026

Sold $44,490

1999 · Pewter (WV2) · 33,000 mi
Apr 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, sold Mar 2026

Sold $34,000

1999 · Pewter (WV2) · 38,000 mi
Mar 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, sold Jan 2026

Sold $30,250

1999 · Super Red · 62,400 mi
Jan 6, 2026 · Cars & Bids
Other Silvia generations

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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