Jay Leno designs new 240Z
OK, he doesn't really, but we get a hint of what Nissan might have in store
To be fair, Leno's long perfected double-denimed, gen-u-ine car guy schtick just about carries it all off and the opportunity to share his drive in a mint, historic fleet 240Z is pretty nifty.
Though suitably appreciative of the opportunity it's not hard to fault his view that the earlier, unadorned white car is more attractive and, once he gets over the 'gee shucks' showbiz thing he gets a bit more hard-headed about what makes the Zee tick as a design. No sign of the Black Gold version of the later 280 we enjoyed as a Time For Tea? a little while back on the design wall though. Shame!
Is Nissan really working on a new-age Zee though? And if it is would it be something more potent or simply a replacement for the current 370? With the GT-R doing its supercar troubling thing and the Z's heritage as a more everyday, affordable sports car you'd have to hope for the latter but it looks like we'll find out in 2014...
Watch Leno's visit here:
Petrol prices (in the EU anyway) will probably hit sales so hard it won't be feasible to continue with it.
It needs a fuel-efficient engine, maybe a 2-litre, with an optional turbocharger (as I suspect the GT86 may sprout at some point). Still RWD, and with a price tag no higher than £25k in its most basic form.
We all lusted after a Datsun 240Z; 'Japanese E type' as the press coined it; and quite right too; lusty straight 6 that rotted as fast if not faster than the Jag!!!
Great looking car, very 'interesting' handling and brakes!!
He's a true Enthusiast. into bikes, cars, stationary engines, planes..anything with an engine/motor, even Electric stuff.
We all lusted after a Datsun 240Z; 'Japanese E type' as the press coined it; and quite right too; lusty straight 6 that rotted as fast if not faster than the Jag!!!
Great looking car, very 'interesting' handling and brakes!!
He's a true Enthusiast. into bikes, cars, stationary engines, planes..anything with an engine/motor, even Electric stuff.
Later I saw him being interviewed! I really regret not saying Hi, lesson learnt, if your ever at Goodwood & you think someone looks like someone famous its because they are
He's a true Enthusiast. into bikes, cars, stationary engines, planes..anything with an engine/motor, even Electric stuff.
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