✦ Shifty Estimate
$28,600
- 12 months median
- $30K
- Market cap
- $1.29B · 45,000 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 5
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1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R
1999 to 2002 · Coupe · 45,000 built
Price history
Recent sales
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Specifications
- Engine
- Turbo I4, 2.0
- Power
- 247 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.5s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,690 lb
- Production
- 45,000 units
- Designer
- Shinichiro Sakurai
Common questions
How much does a Nissan Silvia Spec-R cost?
Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $30,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $28,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $16,250 to $44,490, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1999 Nissan Silvia Spec-R worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $28,600. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Nissan Silvia Spec-R sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $27,250Jul 14, 2026Silverstone Metallic · 87,400 mi
- $21,500May 14, 2026Silver · 80,400 mi
- $44,490Apr 13, 2026Pewter (WV2) · 33,000 mi
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.