johnny_10196
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How it stacks up to the Z proto.
Also picked up by Japanesenostalgiccar.Just featured on Autoblog.
Just buy a badge from Japan and stick it on yourselfnooooooo, the 'Fairlady Z' badge is gone
No definitely not intended. Like I said the leaker is just some car enthusiast that works at the LA port who saw the cars being received.Based on the lastest info from @Andaesthetics, I don't think that was the case.
The "Fairlady" badge is only for Japan Zs. I believe they said this when they first unveiled the Z Proto.Isn't that just for JDM Zs?
I heard the official production unveiling is said to be Fall, however I think Summer is more likely considering the cars are in LA right now.if journalist are going for test drives in the summer im assuming the unveiling is going to take place pretty soon?
I saw that as well. I hope the poor guy doesn't get fired.No definitely not intended. Like I said the leaker is just some car enthusiast that works at the LA port who saw the cars being received.
EDIT: The leaker had his videos and pictures taken down on social media. Nissan definitely didn't want this out.
Thanks for the update. I'm assuming he's a buddy of yours?No definitely not intended. Like I said the leaker is just some car enthusiast that works at the LA port who saw the cars being received.
EDIT: The leaker had his videos and pictures taken down on social media. Nissan definitely didn't want this out.
The "Fairlady" badge is only for Japan Zs. I believe they said this when they first unveiled the Z Proto.
I heard the official production unveiling is said to be Fall, however I think Summer is more likely considering the cars are in LA right now.
Like I said the car is basically finished. We can clearly see these are road-going, safety-compliant, cars. The only reason these cars would be in LA right now, is for journalists to test them out and prepare their articles/videos on the car for the official production unveiling.
No I have no idea who he is. I've just been following his posts on social media and relaying the info to the forums. Nissan said at their last digital show that they would be revealing more details on the Z "later this year". But seeing as these 2 production ready cars are in LA now, that tells me they should be revealing more details soon; this summer would make the most sense. When they had the Z Proto in the US the last few months it went from coast to coast, visiting a lot of automotive journalists/youtubers. I expect they are doing the same of these 2 production cars and allowing them to actually be driven. And then the car should likely go into production at the start of next year.Thanks for the update. I'm assuming he's a buddy of yours?
Are there any upcoming auto shows in the LA area or will Nissan have another digital unveiling?
When asked if these photos are a new Z Proto with an automatic transmission, a Nissan spokesperson responded:
"I can only offer you the statement below on the photos floating around"
"As always, it is exciting to see so much enthusiasm surrounding the rebirth of our legendary Z. Watch for upcoming announcements on Nissan’s all-new, next-generation sports car, which will debut later this year."
That's correct for the 1st gen cars. Badges were ordered changed to "Datsun...", before units were released for dealer orders.Isn't that just for JDM Zs?
I wonder if all Zs will come standard with that trunk spoiler?
They did show a sneak peak of a navy blue color last month as well. Link here.Looking way better that the proto. As of now, catalog of colors are Yellow, Gun Metal and Silver... Gun Metal is the best of them three, for now!
I know it is extremely early to talk about this, but really wanting to see a Nismo version of the 400z.