No.041 Silvia (1966 : CSP311)
This is the special, semi-custom made car based on the engine and chassis of the Fairlady 1600 (SP311). For this reason, although the manufacturing period was approximately 3 years, from March 1965 to June 1968, not many units were produced. The price tag was 1.2 million yen. It became well known as a result of being used by the police for patrolling the Daisan Keihin Road.
Overall length……….3,985mm
Overall width………..1,510mm
Overall height……….1,275mm
Wheelbase…………….2,280mm
Tread (front/rear)….1,270/1,198mm
Curb weight…………..980kg
Engine………………….Type R (4-cyl. in line, OHV), 1,595cc
Max. power……………66kW (90PS)/6,000rpm
Max. torque…………..132Nm (13.5kgm)/4,000rpm
Top speed……………..165km/h
Silvia debuts as a highway patrol car
In 1963, with the opening of a section of the Meishin Expressway, the first-generation Cedric Special (50) was the focus of attention when it was chosen as Japan’s first highway patrol car. Then in December 1965, with the opening of the Daisan Keihin Road, the first-generation Silvia (CSP311) was selected as a patrol car by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police. Since the speed limit on the No.3 Keihin was 80km/h, it was decided that a car capable of performing well at high speeds was needed for law enforcement. The Silvia, with its top speed of 165km/h, fitted the bill. This was the first time anywhere in Japan that a high-grade sports car had been put on police patrol, so it was front-page news. The photograph shows the official ceremony held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Police HQ on December 9, when the Silvia was delivered.