Nissan Z Proto Discussion

[hiimelvin]

Originally Posted by dbeiler

What's up with the door panels, dash, and center console taking up so much interior space? Good luck putting a roll cage in that thing.

Also, what is that notch in the driver's seat beside the hand brake?

Looks like heated/cooled seat switch.

[Abeo]

I like the interior. The exterior is too plain for me to form an opinion on whether it looks good or ugly... it looks like a generic sports car that the bank would photoshop into their ads.
Agree on the color choice being poo as well. I know it's a throwback, but it isn't doing it any favors on showing off the shape.

[Bushido]

The new Z proto is awesome in my opinion. near perfect execution, it actually looks like a Z!
I gotta hand it to Nissan for developing this car at a time when everything is going electric, this will probably be the last Z as we know it!





https://www.instagram.com/p/CGM3JFnn..._web_copy_link

[S14rebuild]

Yea, nissans not producing a car close to that ride height or wheel fitment lol

[Future240]

^^^^Exactly that would be a wide body kit, coils, fender mirrors etc..

[merlz]

Very interesting video.

Some keen eye experts closer examine the Z Proto.

Looking at wheelbase and suspension parts and chassis points. All looking like they're the same, if not very similar to the 370Z.

Is it just a revised Z34?

I suppose being a 'prototype' it makes sense to use the z34 chassis to showcase the car. But when the Nissan team say this is basically how the production version will look then it makes you wonder.

[S14rebuild]

^ Thats the easiest and cheapest way for nissan to bring this to market

[merlz]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

^ Thats the easiest and cheapest way for nissan to bring this to market

Agreed! I think i said it in the OP but I really admire Nissan for even bringing this car out in the first place. Everyone is aware of their financial status so for them to do this at all is great.

I'm just happy it's a Nissan rwd sports car to be honest.

[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by merlz

Is it just a revised Z34?

this is beyond evident. its just using the exterior body proportions in a much more efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner. the interior is also very close, but again, laid out in a much more efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner.

oh yeah, then theres the case of the motor finally being twin turbo.

basically, Nissan took the FM platform and FINALLY made it worthwhile and pleasing in every aspect possible!

[gabefromcali]

I think it looks great in the modified version renderings. In factory trim its ok. It just goes to show how well this car CAN look though.

[TheRealSy90]

Nissan took the Z Proto to Magnus Walker's place. So it's officially stateside now.

[simmode1]

[Malik]

I like how it looks... better front bumper would tie it together.. that would work for me.

[kyral]

its ugly and cool all at the same time!

[burnsauto]

cool video...i really wish the car wasn't yellow. so many of the body lines and features get washed out in that color. I'm sure in person it's a different story, but in pictures and video it falls flat and it all blends together. I wish they picked a color with more flop to show off the lines.

[S14rebuild]

Yellow ones, front bumper looks like a lambo body kit

[merlz]

So official patent images were revealed showing the finished production body style. Looks basically identical to the Z concept.

[cured13]

aaaaand the countdown to mass sale of failed 240sx projects starts - NOW!

[merlz]

It's finally here ladies and gents.
Toyota is going to have a problem selling Supra's now I think. Price point to power ratio just seems to good with obviously the manual option as well.

[Future240]

I have no complaints about the interior. I really would like to pick up one of these in a year or two. I don't trust Nissan enough for a first run car even with an already used engine and manual trans.

[PoorMans180SX]

Wrap that silver roof accent black, put some sideskirts on that don't give it that 'pinched waist' look, and a G-nose style front bumper, and I think it'll look genuinely cool.

[jedi03]

i think add badging and turn signals to the fenders and will help some of the prior comments...would be cool to have the fender mirrors as an option, hopefully we dont see some of the other classic 70s an 80s browns, greens etc as options lol, i to like it, just needs at least 1 more cupholder.

As far as originality goes, theres so much lack of that everywhere...movies, tv shows etc...this i feel captures the 240z look very well unlike the mustangs and chargers...plus a decent powertrain and manual option!

[feito]

rwd, ICE, a real manual and an affordable price. That's more than enough in today's world. U guys unafraid of debt or with deep pockets please keep them off the showrooms!!

[nick_d_240sx]

One thing I noticed during the 'reveal', there was a boost gauge on the digital instrument cluster(customizable?), then a boost gauge and turbo tach on the dash along with a water temp gauge. Why no oil pressure or oil temp?

Cool car. I want one but, I can't plunk down 40k for one.

[EDacIouSX]

Originally Posted by nick_d_240sx

One thing I noticed during the 'reveal', there was a boost gauge on the digital instrument cluster(customizable?), then a boost gauge and turbo tach on the dash along with a water temp gauge. Why no oil pressure or oil temp?

Cool car. I want one but, I can't plunk down 40k for one.

you mean why no analog oil pressure/temp? They had it on the digital screen, maybe that's why.

also, maybe it'll come later in a different trim. im actually mildly interested in buying one but would prefer a 2nd year over a 1st year.

[crash n' burn]

Originally Posted by cured13

aaaaand the countdown to mass sale of failed 240sx projects starts - NOW!

Nah, I see more Z33 and Z34s getting dumped on the market TBH.

That's ok, I need some more cheap track cars.

[inferno s14]

the demand is gon be crazy

[silviaks2nr]

Hard pass on this one

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by nick_d_240sx

One thing I noticed during the 'reveal', there was a boost gauge on the digital instrument cluster(customizable?), then a boost gauge and turbo tach on the dash along with a water temp gauge. Why no oil pressure or oil temp?

Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

you mean why no analog oil pressure/temp? They had it on the digital screen, maybe that's why.

last picture in this post clearly shows the two gauges in question. closest to the tach so it's clearly the most important secondary gauges.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSsp-_QgKhj/

[TheRealSy90]

Originally Posted by jedi03

just needs at least 1 more cupholder.

it's got like 4 cupholders how many water bottles do you need?