Nissan targeting MX-5 with Silvia (240SX) replacement

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With power expected to come from a 1.6L engine, the 200/240SX name will almost certainly be dropped

As brilliant as the GT-R is, its premium price tag and limited availability means it will be out of reach for most sports car lovers for some time to come. Then there�s the new 370Z but it too can be a bit expensive for younger fans. Sadly, Nissan�s affordable sports car, the Silvia (200/240SX), no longer exists but that may soon be set to change as a replacement for the car is rumored to be in the works.

With rivals Honda and Toyota both planning their own respective compact sports cars in the form of the CR-Z hybrid and Toyota-Subaru joint sports coupe, Nissan is not prepared to stand idly by and will come out with its own version.

According to AutoExpress, the new car will be available as a roadster and will feature styling inspired by 2006�s Urge concept car. Power is expected to come from a 1.6L four-cylinder petrol engine turbocharged to the tune of 200hp (147kW). This should see the car accelerate from 0-60mph in around six seconds and comfortably reach a top speed of 140mph.

While Nissan is yet to officially confirm its development, nor offer any hints, inside sources claim the car�s release has been delayed due to the financial slump and should arrive on the market late in 2011 as a 2012 model.

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[Conrad]

Nissan has lost their mind when it comes to the appearance of their latest offerings.