the (X) in nissan alphanumeric codes

[98s14inaz]

I always thought the "x" meant "export". So the 300Z became the 300ZX when it came here. The Silvia became the 240SX which to me meant 2.4l Silvia export. I'm most likely wrong but it makes sense to me, and because there is no rep anymore I'll type whatever the fuck I want to.

[trsilvias13]

Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

I always thought the "x" meant "export". So the 300Z became the 300ZX when it came here. The Silvia became the 240SX which to me meant 2.4l Silvia export. I'm most likely wrong but it makes sense to me, and because there is no rep anymore I'll type whatever the fuck I want to.

cant be export because ... 180sx

[98s14inaz]

Originally Posted by trsilvias13

cant be export because ... 180sx

True. I fail lol

[blasting_speed]

Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

I always thought the "x" meant "export". So the 300Z became the 300ZX when it came here. The Silvia became the 240SX which to me meant 2.4l Silvia export. I'm most likely wrong but it makes sense to me, and because there is no rep anymore I'll type whatever the fuck I want to.

This is the best explanation i've heard. This is what i'm going to roll with. Thanx.

[derek_s13]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

This is the best explanation i've heard. This is what i'm going to roll with. Thanx.

you're obviously rolling like an idiot because IN JAPAN IT'S A 180SX
also, "300Z became 300ZX"?? the japanese model name was fairlady, so that explanation's out, too.
then "2.4l silvia export"?? how do you explain the 180sx chassis?


that explanation is some of the most bullshit uneducated guesswork i've seen concerning s-chassis EVER