Bring back the Silvia

The idea

A concept for making the Silvia we want a reality: the people who want one put in money first and take part in deciding the specs. If the funding goal isn't reached, the project doesn't go ahead (all-or-nothing). Development costs are kept down by combining existing parts and platforms, and the specs are decided through online discussion — "adding this costs this much more; leaving it out keeps us on budget." Backers get the right to be first to own a special edition, plus invitations to test drives, design selection and test viewings.

Spec summary

A rear-wheel-drive two-door sports coupe with a 2.0-liter-class engine. A turbo is optional, and a manual transmission will be offered. The base car keeps equipment to a minimum to hold the price down, and equipment is chosen as options.

How it could happen.

The first voices will shape where this begins. After answering, you can see how others responded (shown once 5+ respond)

1. 01

   Gather voices

   People who want it share their views on specs and budget.

2. 02

   Decide together

   What to add and what to leave out — decided in online discussion, with the price in view.

3. 03

   Back it first

   Crowdfunding that goes ahead only if the goal is reached (all-or-nothing).

Price-band options

• Under ¥3M (about $20,000)
• ¥3–3.5M (about $20,000–23,000)
• ¥3.5–4M (about $23,000–27,000)
• ¥4–4.5M (about $27,000–30,000)
• ¥4.5M or more (about $30,000+)

Dollar figures are rough guides at ¥150 to the dollar.