Guest l28et Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Not really. But its an idea I've had for a while. Think about it, Toyota launches Scion, Nissan launches Datsun as its hip/young/practical/econo brand. Rebadge some existing models (like Toyota did with Xb/Xa) and sell them here: 2007 Datsun Cube Base Premium Dastun Tiida Later down the line, launch a DOHC 220hp 2.4L I4/I6, drop it into a compact 2 seat sports car weighing around, eh, 2500lbs, and call it a 240Z. Keep the Fairlady (350) as the mack daddy under the Nissan name, and the G35 as the luxo coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Better yet, they pick up the "retro" trend from American car makers and bring back a modern version of 240Z or 2000GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentallylost Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 bring back a modern version of 240Z I like that idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 you know my say on all of this Ricky.. but i love the cube. the wrap around rear windows are killer! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 they did make a modern version of the 240z, its called the 350z! just joking. a better resembling one would be awesome. better yet, a modern comeback of the 510 and the 1600 roadster would sell me in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I agree, a modern version of the 1600-2000 would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 NOOOO, don't make a modern version, they don't modernize, the give an old name to another car that barely resembles the original. I.E GTO, Charger Although these are pretty cool, it takes away from the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 NOOOO' date=' don't make a modern version, they don't modernize, the give an old name to another car that barely resembles the original. I.E GTO, Charger Although these are pretty cool, it takes away from the name.[/quote'] I agree 110%. Impala comes to mind.Or better yet,anyone remember the 3 cylinder Nova? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 but if done right.. they look stunning! the new Lambo Miura comes to mind... the Impala went downhill for sure. i like the new Charger but I don't think of it being related to its predecessor in anything besides name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Over on http://www.freshalloy.com they had some professional car designer making concepts of what a new 510 would look like if it came out tomorrow. take a trip over there and search for neo 510 project, and it should come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I remember the 510 concept... I would definately buy it, if it looked like his drawings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 NOOOO' date=' don't make a modern version, they don't modernize, the give an old name to another car that barely resembles the original. I.E GTO, Charger Although these are pretty cool, it takes away from the name.[/quote'] I was talking about a "retro" version of modern 240Z, like how the new mustang resembles the old? Miura is another good example already mentioned. A man can dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 http://forums2.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=121766&highlight=neo+510 there is a link showing front view and other view angles on page 2(post 56). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I think if they revived the Datsun name like Toyota Scions equal I would seriously cry. It would be a total butchering of a good name that had real racing heritage. Then all the ricers would be driving datsuns and such :S I think now that they should revive the datsun name as a performance brand with out the luxury compromises of infinity. All models should be retros. 510's, 240z's, and Roadsters. They would have to be really light weight also... Elise fighters. *wakes up from dream* **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Do we have any artists here that could draw a retro-modern 240Z? I know there were alot of sketches around just before the 350Z came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I saw a 98 or so sketch from nissan that was the 350Z but it had a 240Z body. I have been searching but haven't found it. Nissan did have a concept 240Z in 98 but it was not like a Z...The sketch I saw looked what a 240Z would look like now...it was sweet looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I found this old archive of 350Z Sketches. Murphys law, my photo is the only one that is missing from the archive. http://web.archive.org/web/20000816161725/http://zhome.com/titleNov.html -Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 that is it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 That sketch looks like the baby aston a LOT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 That sketch looks like the baby aston a LOT... looks more like a 550 or 575 Ferrari... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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