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GravyGarage Street 180sx Corbett

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205 hp
Horsepower
1180 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1991
Year

GravyGarage Street 180sx Corbett (Classic JDM Street / Drift)

The GravyGarage Street 180sx Corbett is a turbocharged, rear-wheel-drive 180SX built in the style of a hard-edged JDM street machine — equal parts grip toy and sideways weapon. Based on Nissan’s iconic S13-era hatch, it captures the lightweight balance, punchy turbo power, and unmistakable tuner culture that made the 180SX such a legend.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.0L Nissan SR20DET inline-4, single turbo, front-mounted longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~205 hp (153 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,180 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,520 mm long × 1,690 mm wide × 1,290 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,475 mm

  • Tires: Street performance tires on lightweight aftermarket wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with upgraded street brake package

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Street 180sx Corbett is a light, responsive, and highly playful chassis that rewards commitment and throttle control. It has the classic S-chassis feel: quick weight transfer, friendly steering response, and enough turbo torque to break rear traction whenever you want. In the simulator, it feels approachable for newer drivers but still has plenty of depth for tandem practice, touge runs, and technical drift sections.

Engine & Sound: The SR20DET delivers a classic 90s turbo-four soundtrack — muted low-end thrum, strong turbo spool, and a sharp mechanical bark once the boost comes in. It’s not a huge-power setup, but the torque curve is lively and predictable, which makes it easy to modulate in transitions and hold angle without snapping the car.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Quick turn-in and agile chassis response, with mild understeer if you enter too fast without rotation.

  • Traction: Easy to break loose, but progressive enough to catch slides cleanly with good steering correction.

  • Braking: Solid street-car stopping power; trail braking helps set the car for rotation.

  • Top Speed: Modest by modern standards, but strong enough for tight circuits and street runs where acceleration matters more than outright pace.

Driving Style Tip: Use smooth clutch kicks, throttle blips, and gentle steering inputs to keep the chassis balanced. It shines in drift sessions, mountain runs, and low-to-medium speed circuits where momentum and car placement matter more than raw horsepower.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Corbett build keeps the 180SX’s timeless silhouette intact while giving it a more aggressive street-tuned look. Low ride height, aftermarket aero, deep-dish wheels, and tuner-era styling cues make it look right at home in any late-night street or drift lobby.

Whether you're sliding doors-to-doors or carving up a technical road course, the GravyGarage Street 180sx Corbett delivers the kind of analog, lightweight fun that defines classic Japanese performance cars.