1999 Nissan Z Concept

The Z Concept from Nissan was a difficult challenge for the designers at NDI. Their goal was not merely to update a 30-year old design, but to take some of the elements that made the original car special and integrate them into a totally new design. A classic 240Z, owned by an NDI designer, was brought into the studios as a reference point.

The Z Concept is fully operational, using a balanced and blueprinted 2.4-L, DOHC, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine rated at 149 kW (200 hp) and 244 N•m (180 lb•ft). Modifications to Nissan's engine include a racing profile camshaft, lightweight pistons, 10.7:1 compression ratio, reprogrammed electronic controls, and custom dual exhaust. The car also features a five-speed manual transmission, lightweight flywheel, and independent suspension. Brakes are from the Japanese-market Skyline GT-R supercar, while 18-inch alloy wheels are fitted with 215/40ZR18 front and 225/40ZR18 rear tires.

Nissan Z — возрождение некогда популярнейшего одноименного семейства спортивных автомобилей. Купе создано в калифорнийской студии фирмы с использованием узлов серийной модели Skyline GT-R для японского рынка. Скорее всего, правильнее говорить не о концепт-каре, а о прототипе, имеющем все шансы произвести на рынке GT маленькую сенсацию. Кстати, у Nissan в этом секторе сейчас ничего нет.