Zenki vs Kouki

[fabio420]

Can anybody give me a clear definition for the difference of these 2 terms? I hear the used all the time, but I can never figure out what their differences are and what each term applies too?

[dfw240_EE]

They are japanes forZenki = "early"Kouki = "late"

so a Kouki S14 is a late production S14, from 1997-1998, and a Zenki is an early production S14, from 1995-1996

Now this applies to S13's too, where the Zenki is the 1989-1990 "pignose", but it gets to be abit more different. The 1991-1994 is referred to as "Chuki", which means middle. This is because those lucky SOBs in Japan got another 3 years (1995-1998) of S13 production, and those are called "Kouki" S13. Only the 180SX, which is our Fastback 240SX, no coupes though.

You hear the term in the US to refer to a 240SX with Kouki items from Japan, most typically the taillights, and on occasioin the "type X" spoiler.

[fabio420]

so kouki = s15?

[dfw240_EE]

no, kouki merely refers to the last couple of years in the production of one of the models, like kouki S14, kouki S13, etc.

[fabio420]

so the s15 is a whole "different" car? which year was the s15? only jdm?

[dfw240_EE]

It was 1999 to 2002 I think, when the S chassis was killed forever. So far as we know anyways. And yes, it was JDM only. I presume there could be "zenki" and "kouki" labels on the S15 if they changed body stylings mid generation.

That's really what zenki, chuki, and kouki represent, body changes mid-generation. Like how the latest Camaro changed the headlights mid-generation to make it look like the Chevrolet Sebring

[grimple1]

1999. 1 : NISSAN announced the release of the 7th generation of Silvia, the S15. The S15 is a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, powered by Nissan's SR20DET; a 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder turbocharged engine with air-to-air intercooler that delivers a power output of 250 horsepower that results in a power-to-weight ration of less than 5Kg/PS. The S15 has a new 6-speed close-ratio gearbox for improved acceleration and features a specially tuned exhaust system characterized by a powerful sound at low engine speeds and a liner increase at high engine speeds.

2000. 7 : AUTECH announced that it releases the Silvia Convertible Varietta. The Silvia Convertible Varietta comes with the first fully opening power metal top to be featured on a domestic convertible. The top raises and lowers in about 20 seconds, driven by an electric motor that is operated by an instrument panel switch. The Silvia Convertible Varietta adopts 2+2 interior packaging with comfortable seating for 4 passengers.

2000.10 : The L-package and the Type-B are added to the Silvia line-up. The L-package includes exclusive interior features (under instrument panel, vent grille, silver meter, inside door handle, shift finisher, and aluminium pedals) for silver/silver colour scheme and black/silver leather seats to create a sporty interior ambience. It also comes with remote control entry system and fog lamps. The Type-B is a custom base model.

2002. 1 : The V-package is introduced. The V-package models are based on the Spec-R/Spec-S featuring exclusive front seats, 1DIN type MD/CD player, privacy glass, and High Intensity (H.I.D.) Xenon headlights.

http://www.j-garage.com/nissan/silvia/silvia.html

[yessir240]

gee thanks guys i love increasing s chasis knowledge, or well all knowledge really

[usdm_180sx]

so the s15 is a whole "different" car? which year was the s15? only jdm?

The s13 had 3 models: zenki (early, pig nose) chuki (middle, rounded, bullet nose) and kouki (late, different front and tail lights)

The s14 had 2 models: zenki (early, rounded headlights) and kouki (late, chisled or angry headlights).

The s15 was a jdm only model and didn't have any body changes so it was only a zenki model before production stopped

[Riceless]

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