Tamiya #24078 Nissan Silva K's
This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the K's top grade model of Nissan's 5th generation Silvia. From the gentle curves of the body to the luxurious interior, the model captures the car's form in style. The underside of the model also features detailing, with a depiction of the multi-link rear suspension. Tires feature realisitc tread pattern. The S14 Silvia debuted in Japan at the end of 1993. It was lower, wider, and slightly shorter than the S13. New rounded styling contributed to the illusion of a much greater increase in size than actually occurred. Wheelbase and track were both increased slightly, leading to slightly improved handling. Unlike export markets, where local S14 chassis variants faltered, the Silvia remained popular in Japan.
Model names were similar to the S13 Silvia, with the Club Selection dropped. "Aero" variants of the Q's and K's were offered that featured large rear wings and mild ground effects.
The S14 Silvia K's received a new "notchtop" version of the SR20DET, boasting a slight bump in power due to the implementation of Nissan's variable cam timing system, VTC, and a more efficient ball bearing turbocharger.
There was a mild styling update to the S14 for model year 1997, which added aggressive projector headlamps to all models, and dark-tinted taillamps. Fascias and other trim were also revised, and the turbocharger gained a ceramic impeller. This updated version is popularly known as the kouki ( literally "latter period") S14. The final model year of S14 production in all markets was 1998.