Description
The Nissan 180SX Type X (Japanese: ’96日産180 SXタイプX) is a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) fastback sports coupe produced from 1988 to 1998 by Nissan Motors in Japan. Equipped with a 202 horsepower engine and having excellent performance, the 180SX is popular among Japanese Touge Racers (Touge or '峠' meaning 'Pass' in Japanese). The 180SX is still famed for its performance as a drift car and this reputation persists to this day. The 180SX and its cousin, the Silvia are both cars known in the drifting community worldwide and are widely sought after by enthusiasts. The Type X version of the 180SX ceased production in October 1997.
In popular culture, the Nissan 180SX was featured in the manga and anime series 'Initial D' in the 1990s and Early 2000s alongside the Toyota AE-86 Corolla , Nissan Skyline and later on in the series, a RHD Honda S2000.
Versions
The '96 Nissan 180SX Type X has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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205 / 250 | 2015 | HW Night Burnerz 10/10 | Metalflake Dark Red | Detailed taillights, Silver '180SX' on back | Dark Grey / Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome Gold & Black PR5 | CFH13 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H26, H30 | |
176 / 250 | 2016 | HW Speed Graphics 1/10 | White | Red, Blue & Silver stripes on sides & hood, 'GReddy', 'Sparco' & 'Toyo Tires' on sides & hood | Black / Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Black PR5 | DHR72 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H48, H50 | |
176 / 250 | 2016 | HW Speed Graphics 1/10 | Black | Orange, Blue & Silver stripes on sides & hood, 'GReddy', 'Sparco' & 'Toyo Tires' on sides & hood | Grey / Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Gold PR5 | DHX76 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J24, J26, J29 | |
225 / 365 | 2017 | HW Race Team 5/5 | Blue | HW logo on sides | Black / Plastic | Tinted (Blue) | Blue | Dark Grey PR5 | DTY69 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | |
91 / 365 | 2018 | HW Nightburnerz 7/10 | Black | Red stripes on doors and hood. "Advan", on doors and hood.
"GReddy", "Hotwheels logo" and "Yokohama" on doors. "96" on hood. |
Grey / Plastic | Clear | Grey |
Gold DDisc |
FJX70 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K46 |
2015 card
From the back of the 2015 card
Born: 1996
Birthplace: Japan
Designer: Nissan
Specialty: This Japanese import is one of the most beloved sporty fastbacks of all time. It boasts a turbo-charged 2.0 liter engine, sending 205 hp to the rear wheels. With superb handling and performance this car continues to influence and dominate the drifting world, even 20+ years after its debut.