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As brilliant as the new GT-R is, its premium price tag and limited availability means it will be out of reach of most sports car lovers for some time to come. Then there’s the 350Z but it too can be a bit expensive for younger fans. Sadly, Nissan’s affordable sports car, the Silvia (240SX), no longer exists. In fact, Nissan’s image of late has been skewed towards the SUV segment, but this may soon change with speculation there’s a Silvia replacement in the works.
According to latest reports, Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn and the carmaker’s COO Toshiyuki Shiga have both hinted at the return of the Silvia in 2010.
This rendering, which turned up on Rocket Punch, gives a possible styling direction for the new coupe, and draws some of its lines from Nissan’s own Foria concept car.
Whatever it looks like, we just hope the new car retains the punchy four-banger and RWD layout.
Source: Motor Authority » Preview: 2010 Nissan Silvia (240SX)
