Use the following data tables to translate an S12 model and its specifications. This data is relevant to every market and model of S12. Start from the top and work your way through to the bottom of the page to translate the model code.
See Also; Japanese Model Data List
Example MODEL data; RVLS12FEVW, RPJS12SFEMCW, BS12HFTX
Where a table cell is empty refers to blank character and does not show in MODEL data.
| BODY Character | Reference |
| R | Hatch |
| | Coupe |
| ENGINE Character | Reference |
| | CA18S |
| CA18E |
| CA18ET |
| B | CA18DET |
| P | CA20E |
| U | FJ20E |
| FJ20ET |
| V | VG30E |
| DRIVE Character | Reference |
| | Right-Hand Drive |
| L | Left-Hand Drive |
| SUSPENSION Character | Reference |
| J | 4-Link Coil Axle Type (SRA) |
| | Independent Suspension Semi-Trailing Arm Type (IRS) |
| CHASSIS | Reference |
| S12 | Chassis Series |
| GAZELLE Character | Reference |
| * Japanese Domestic Market Only |
| Y | Gazelle Model (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| | Every Other Model |
| MODEL Character | Reference |
| S | Base Specifiation Model |
| R-L (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| GL (Australia) |
| G | MKI Silvia RS-X & Turbo RS-X Hatch(Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKI Gazelle RS-X & Turbo RS-X Hatch (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKII Silvia Turbo RS (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| H | Every Other Model (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| | SGL (Australia) |
| Every Other Model (Export Market) |
| TRANSMISSION Character | Reference |
| F | 5-Speed Manual Transmission |
| A | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission |
| ENGINE TYPE Character | Reference |
| T | Turbocharged |
| E | Electronic Injection (Non-Turbocharged) |
| | Carburettor |
| CLIMATE Character | Reference |
| * Japanese Domestic Market Only |
| C | Climate Control Air Conditioning |
| Fitted to MKI Gazelle Turbo R-X.G as Standard Equipment |
| | Standard Air Conditioning |
| SPECIFICATION Character | Reference |
| * Japanese Domestic Market Only |
| R | MKI R Specification (Performance) |
| MKI Silvia RS-X (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKI Silvia Turbo RS-X (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKI Gazelle Turbo RS-X (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| J | MKI G Specification (Luxury) |
| MKI Silvia Turbo R-X.G (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKI Gazelle Turbo R-X.G (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| K | MKI CUSTOM Specification |
| MKI Silvia R-X.E CUSTOM (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKI Gazelle R-X.E CUSTOM (Japanese Domestic Market) |
Note that the above and below tables both use the 'K' Character to reference a model. It is unknown why Nissan did this, however it is easy enough to distinguish between a 50th Anniversary Version and an R-X.E CUSTOM.
| SPECIAL EDITION Character | Reference |
| * Japanese Domestic Market Only |
| K | MKI Silvia R-X.G 50th Anniversary Version (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| LP | MKI Silvia Turbo FISCO (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKI Gazelle Turbo FISCO (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| X | MKII Silvia R-X White Select (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKII Silvia Turbo Full White R-X(Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MKII Silvia Twincam Turbo Full White RS-X (Japanese Domestic Market) |
| MARKET Character | Reference |
| * This character not applicable for the Japanese Market S12 |
| M | Australia |
| Q | European Market |
| U | RHD Model (Excluding Australia & Europe) |
| V | United States of America & Canada |
The above MARKET character marks the end of the standard MODEL data. Any character from here on refers to an OPTION code.
| OPTION Code | Reference |
| C | Climate Control Air Conditioner |
| D | Sunroof + Climate Control Air Condioner |
| J | AM/FM Multi-Electronic Tuner + 4 Speakers + Diversity |
| K | Fender Mirrors |
| L | 15 Inch Aluminium Wheels |
| P | Power Steering |
| W | Sunroof |
| Z | Cold Region Specification |
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