cygnusx1 Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Hey, anyone notice all of the "concept" and "supercars" that all the manufacturers are flashing to the media lately? Maybe it's just me but I think all the designers are looking to all generations of Z for inspiration. Take a look: UMM Can you spell 350Z bite!!! http://www.conceptcarz.com/folder/vehicle.asp?car_id=8230 NICE ROOF LINE COPY CAT!!! http://www.conceptcarz.com/folder/vehicle.asp?car_id=8228 OK Maybe they looked at a Z also... http://autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=100655 I bet that quarter window fits in my 280Z!!! http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/galleries/astonmartin/pages/index.htm Here is a nice body kit for a 350Z..... http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=100479 What a bunch of copycats!!!! http://hybridz.org/nuke/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/13848/normal_PB070055~1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I've always thought.....the closer each manufactures' cars (street cars)comes to achieveing the best possible areodynamics, the closer they will come to the same shape!!!! Go figure. You have to ask yourself, do I want to drive around in a car that looks like an egg??? Next thing you know, the only difference to a car's appearance will be badging (like Cup Cars). I remember when I was a younger guy and could identify just about any car on the road at a distance. Now days is another story........maybe not having 20/20 vision anymore has something to do with it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 I've always thought.....the closer each manufactures' cars (street cars)comes to achieveing the best possible areodynamics, the closer they will come to the same shape!!!! I have witnesses!!! I came up with that statement about 15 years ago!!! Too Funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I could post a picture of the E-Type jag and focus on all the points the Z copied but I'm not going to. I dont think the car designers are coping each other, its just some of the designs they have look better that way on the car than some other ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Personally, I think the AM V8 is the perfect Z. They got the lines right for the "new" Z. The designer must have jumped ship right before the 350Z was finalized. -Now, about the "affordable sports car" part...As soon as someone buys this spare kidney, I'm set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 The 350z looks like a cross between an Audi TT bottom and a 911 Porsche roof line. There are few unique designs out there and with so many makes around it is a wonder why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Yes I know that Nissan looked to the Toyota, 911, and the Jag for design cues for the 240Z. Maybe it's just me, I find it an easier pill to swallow when a designer copies something to create a lower cost alternative. We are looking at HIGH END vehicles here taking cues from our "budget" cars! Look at those quarter windows. They scream 240Z. Flattery, pure flattery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subdermal Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I can't say that I see any Z in that Scion. And copycat design or not, I think I am in love with the shape of that Shelby. sweet jesus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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