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It is no secret that he Nissan z proto drew heavily on previous designs for its retro-inspired look. By using previous Z-car design elements, Nissan was able to make the old look like new again.
But what old-school elements do you see on the Z Proto? Well, to find out if Nissan did it, here’s a little comparator to see where the classic Z Proto cues are coming from.
The Proto Z’s two-bar taillight design is a direct nod to that of the 300ZX. Even the sizable hatchback and liftback appear to have been inspired by the original 300ZX design.
But not everything was inspired by the fourth generation Z. Attentive viewers may also have noticed that the prototype has a ‘Fairlady Z’ writing on the tailgate, as well as a ‘Z’ badge just above the quarter panels. rear. These sleek little touches pay homage to the 240Z (aka S30Z) as they were present in the Z past as well.
Speaking of the 240Z, the Proto Z’s long hood and round LED headlights were borrowed from the first-gen Z. But if there’s one section of the Z Proto that caught your eye, it’s the front grill. Some say it looks too simple, while others say it is too big.
Also, the front grille looks inspired by the 240Z. If you remove the steel front bumper on the 240Z, the rectangular grille looks the same as found on the Z Proto. Still, we hope Nissan can tweak the grille to please those who see it as squishy or too big.
With the Z Proto still a “prototype,” we expect to see some design changes in the next-gen coupe. But based on the reception it received, Nissan may have already hit the mark in terms of design. In fact, some artists on social media have already made their own versions of the Z Proto in the NISMO setting, as well as Wangan Midnight’s infamous Devil Z.
What do you think of the retro design direction Nissan used for the Z Proto? Is it great that Nissan really used older design elements, or did Nissan use too much “old school” hype? Chime in your comments below.
