What is the Sil80?
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Sil80 is not an actual car model. Essentially, it is a Nissan 180SX that has been modified with the front hood of its sister car, the Silvia S13, giving it a distinct appearance compared to the 180SX—the 180SX features pop-up headlights while the Silvia S13 has fixed headlights. Introduction to the Sil80: The car driven by Masako Sato, originally a Nissan 180SX, was renamed Sil80 (also known as Sileighty) after its front end was modified to resemble the Silvia S13's design. Modification Trend: The Sil80 modification sparked a significant trend, leading to subsequent variations such as the Sil40 (Nissan Silvia front with Nissan 240SX rear), Onevia (Nissan 240SX front with Nissan Silvia rear), and Sil-15-80 (Nissan Silvia S15 front with Nissan 180SX rear), among others.