[Metal]

Thanks, I hate it.

I guess the 240z with the new front end looks better to me

 

[zenki]

Definitely a no. It will be hard to add some decades old design features to the new Z.

But picking from more recent models like the 370z could...

 

[triso07]

The round headlights don't work with the new proto design. That's why the designers went a different way. They had the limitations of using the 370 proportions and shapes and not being able to veer too far from that.

 

[zenki]

The round headlights don't work with the new proto design. That's why the designers went a different way. They had the limitations of using the 370 proportions and shapes and not being able to veer too far from that.

Considering those limitations I think they did an incredible job. The new Z is easily one of the best looking cars from a Japanese automaker and best of all it will be priced within reach of the average person.

 

[triso07]

Considering those limitations I think they did an incredible job. The new Z is easily one of the best looking cars from a Japanese automaker and best of all it will be priced within reach of the average person.

I completely agree. A lot of people get frustrated by simplicity but that's what creates timeless design. No crazy lines crashing into each other or going no where. No over-styled angles and graphics. No unnecessary grills and non-functional pieces. Nissan really nailed the shape and kept this thing very clean. To think they pulled this off with a full on platform limitation and engineering limitations at a budget price point is really an achievement.

 

[zenki]

I completely agree. A lot of people get frustrated by simplicity but that's what creates timeless design. No crazy lines crashing into each other or going no where. No over-styled angles and graphics. No unnecessary grills and non-functional pieces. Nissan really nailed the shape and kept this thing very clean. To think they pulled this off with a full on platform limitation and engineering limitations at a budget price point is really an achievement.

Even the interior is timeless but over the years the digital displays might age faster than the rest of the cabin.

 

[G37]

Which looks better? The Z with the 240Z front end or the 240Z with the Z's front?

I'd have to go with the Z that has the 240Z front end.

http://instagr.am/p/CSbKnoUheNX/

It’s a no-brainer. As I’ve said all along, the Z’s headlights are the worst individual design on the car, not looking at all like a 240Z OR the 300ZX, so when I saw the 240 front end on the Z, BINGO! That’s the ticket! Of course for aerodynamic efficiency I’d want the clear covers on them that were bought by many for the 240Z through the 280ZX.

 

[zenki]

It’s a no-brainer. As I’ve said all along, the Z’s headlights are the worst individual design on the car, not looking at all like a 240Z OR the 300ZX, so when I saw the 240 front end on the Z, BINGO! That’s the ticket! Of course for aerodynamic efficiency I’d want the clear covers on them that were bought by many for the 240Z through the 280ZX.

I'd like to see how Italdesign can improve it. The GTR-50 looks incredible.

 

[jezzza]

Even the interior is timeless but over the years the digital displays might age faster than the rest of the cabin.

First thought I had too. If there's one thing I would change it would be all analog instruments.

 

[Swimdng]

First thought I had too. If there's one thing I would change it would be all analog instruments.

Unfortunately this ship has sailed. New modern cars are all going digital instrumentation now. There are a lot more info that can be had from digital. Also, Nissan did a pretty darn good job with their Z digital instrumentation. Simple yet effective and attractive.

 

[Rusty]

Here's a better rendering of the 240Z's face on the Z's body.

http://instagr.am/p/CWDJxyRqRsO/

 

[Rusty]

Here's what the Z looks like with a 280Z face swap.

2023 Nissan Z Becomes “Neo-Retro” Sports Car Instilled With a Datsun 280Z Soul

Lots of classic car fans now go down the ample route of restomods in the real world. The virtual realm, meanwhile, is currently taking a flipped approach.

www.autoevolution.com

 

[zenki]

First thought I had too. If there's one thing I would change it would be all analog instruments.

A possibility could be aftermarket software updates but that's a long shot.
And of course we can't forget about hardware limitations.

 

[One0one]

Thanks, I hate it.

I guess the 240z with the new front end looks better to me

Are you 15-18 years old you FR you think the new one looks better or is it sarcasm hard for me tell sometime reading things

 

[One0one]

Here's a better rendering of the 240Z's face on the Z's body.

http://instagr.am/p/CWDJxyRqRsO/
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I hope there's a kit like this

 

[zenki]

I hope there's a kit like this

It looks like the image got taken down, do you recall what it was like or can find the photo posted somewhere else?