Can the 2023 Nissan 400Z be improved? | Chip Foose Draws A Car - Ep. 28

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As the world anticipates the 2023 Nissan Z, we thought we’d let Chip Foose have a go at making his own version... on paper. Chip is quite fond of the design of the original first generation 240Z and looks to modify Nissan's seventh generation Z car (and yes, this one is just called the "Z" as opposed to continuing the trend from 280ZX, 300ZX, 350Z, 370Z, etc.). What do you think? Is the 2023 Nissan Z perfect as is? Or would you rather have Chip's more heritage-inspired design?
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@STRGHTSXBNZ 2 года назад

I like Chips inputs. However, (and this is where the 'designers' will be separated from the engineers) this Z is 100% based on the structural underpinnings and chassis of the old 370Z, to keep costs down obviously. This forced NISSAN to keep the short and bulky proportions that the 370Z gained over the 350z, which was more stretched.

@Timmayytoo 2 года назад

Perfectly stated! You can see the b-pillar/quarter window are identical to the 370 - that isn't by choice. I think Nissan's designer did a pretty good job given those constraints. I'm not completely satisfied with the front grille opening, but overall I think it's an improvement on the 350 & 370.

@STRGHTSXBNZ 2 года назад

@@Timmayytoo also a door card and dash comparison will show the true underpinnings. All major controls are in the EXACT SAME SPOT as the 370Z. Bit of the same job VW did between the Mk5 and Mk6 Golf

@moikanos11 2 года назад

And that's why their car won't be as great as it should be

@watnw2411 2 года назад

This is why nissans are the oldest worst and most unreliable foreign automaker

@ra65mike 2 года назад

@@watnw2411 they are not so bad, I worked for them about 10 years from 08-18 I've worked for far worse foreign products. Products are outdated yes but, their RWD vehicles are kinda bullet proof.

@chuckgrenci6404 2 года назад

I like Chip's rendition (I'm seeing some Aston Martin in the sketch and I like that).

@broughxtreme 2 года назад

Aston stole the rear quarter window off Datsun.

@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815 2 года назад

I seen that toooo

@ryanc2927 2 года назад

The front of the Nissan oem looks like a cicada or a Katy did. As soon as I saw foose inspired z, I clicked on it and man is it better.

@MarkWyche 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing. I definitely see hints of Aston Martin, which is a very good thing.

@aab350z 2 года назад

His version looks wayyyy better, and this is coming from a z owner (350). The front and rear bumpers of the nissan version are a mess. Door handle still looks out of place too. Nissan obviously tried to add some nostalgic heritage, but it looks like a 10 year old made that design; it's all over the place. Probably doesn't help that it's still based off a 20 year old platform. When they open the car door, I still see plastic components from my 16 year old version. Made as cheaply as possible by the lowest bidder. Can be yours starting at $40,000. If you can afford that, just get a used C7 vette.

@johnpenwell6402 2 года назад

Carrying over the chassis from the 370z probably really held them back in terms of how much they could update the lines / proportions.

@Trussme96 2 года назад

All things considered, they did the best they could since they were on the brink of bankruptcy for the last few years.

@omursaraslan6316 2 года назад

@@Trussme96 They still are. Getting rid of Ghosn was a horrible choice.

@papayaman123 2 года назад

@@omursaraslan6316 are you kidding? he's the reason for all of Nissan's faults...

@STRGHTSXBNZ 2 года назад

@@papayaman123 Nah I dont think he was. It was a Japanse 'Honor and Pride' thing. Very toxic habit of Japanese people in the higher ranks of society. In Japanese international business culture, there should always be a Japanse Manager on the highest rank of every department. Even if this limits the internal communications (i.e. Language barriers). Whenever mistakes are made; the one non-Japanese sub-manager below will get sacked. Thats how they work. Ghosn was a good example of this: He was responsible for the merger between Renault & Nissan, but always had a full board of Japanese execs to deal with from Nissan side. Then the Share split between Renault & Nissan went sour, after the French Government changed one of their laws, resulting in Renault having a higher share in Nissan than vice versa. The japanese execs in the board held Ghosn responsible but obviously could not pin him for anything since it was initiated by the French Government. So (i believe) they went on a dark paper trail and frame him for the stuff he is now being accused of. Maybe he did not do enough to stop the French government, and thats why they went ham. But trust me; that man did not need to have those extra couple of millions in declarations. He already swam in money. If you dig deep enough you will always find something. And thats what they did.

@Xunxunism 2 года назад

Nissan is trending very well. They just announced a bigger than expected profit for 2021. All the new models are very well received.

@boeing900 2 года назад

Chip addressed the two things that bugged me and did so perfectly, the headlights the short rear end. That looks perfect to me.

@mofosoto 2 года назад

I wish Nissan did a retro redesign of the 300ZX Z32 generation instead. They actually kinda pulled it off in the rear and it looks great but I would love to see Chip draw a Z32 redesign of his own!!! I still think the new one looks fine and Chip did a great job with the redesign.

@EM-km8em 2 года назад

Bro the Z32 imo is the only Z closes to perfection it needs nothing changed, the only car to have inspired Lamborghini to make something similar.

@houseofno 2 года назад

We got six years of the Z32. Car was near the end of its production run anyway. Nissan didn't anticipate US OBD-II and it happened in the middle of the specialty coupe sales slump. It wasn't just the Z32. The Toyota Supra, Ford Thunderbird, 240SX, 200SX (Sentra coupe), and lots of others bit the dust. The Z32 was too special and an already expensive car kept getting more out of reach of its buyers.

@joeblacc8573 2 года назад

Z32>

@TheCluesRNTheBlues 2 года назад

@@EM-km8em It didn’t inspire Lamborghini. Marcello Gandini was the original designer of the Diablo. He also designed the Countach. Chrysler owned Lamborghini at the time, and had their designers do a slight redesign of Gandini’s design. He didn’t like that. Lamborghini needed headlights because their Popup headlights were against US regulations, just like the C5 Corvette’s and the RX-7. The 300ZX headlights fit perfectly.

@APsupportsTerrorism 2 года назад

The rear end on this looks great, but the front end looks like a generic "Japanese Import Car" from a video game. The latter is deliberately vague so people will fill in NSX or Supra or whatever, and they won't get hit with copyright ... it's almost like they ran out of money on the front end design.

@hualant 2 года назад

Foose is right on. The new 400 is more of an odd caricature of the 370 and not a proper homage to the original 240. A full retro design with the elongated front end and circular headlights would have been better received than what was finalized.

@grantbierlmeier7641 2 года назад

There is something about sketching a car that brings me back to my childhood - I spent tons of time just drawing cars and trucks and vans freehand with crayons and markers. I should do more of that - thanks Chip!

@user-ih7gc7dt9l 2 года назад

Same here. Drawing on my exercise books.

@fadinader7945 2 года назад

Agreeeeee

@basithph8958 2 года назад

Honestly I like the new Z the way it is and I think Nissan made the best out of an old platform and chassis But as always Chip Foose never disappoints and this is a great one as usual💪🏼

@zero00-100 2 года назад

Same I feel like the longer tail makes it look too much like an R34.

@TheBobes 2 года назад

I like what Nissan did. And what Chip came up with. Both look great. Chip's car has a bit more "presence". Like the 280Z.

@Xunxunism 2 года назад

I think Chip's rendition looks good but lacks personality. The way it looks beautiful is too traditional.

@epicon6 2 года назад

Chips design is both more retro and more futuristic at the same time. That would be an instant future classic if it looked like that.

@EchoSigma6 2 года назад

I’m just grateful for the Nissan Z to be continued into the next generation. The 400 hp motor and a manual should provide many reliable years of driving enjoyment. I found that aftermarket wheels, tires, suspension lowering, and mild body trims can enhance the factory design.

@cornholioyo725 2 года назад

Proportions are everything , and those cannot be changed by adding wheels and lowering etc . But I get what your saying , they can definitely make it look better. I just don’t know how “reliable” it will be . The 3.7L V6 was very reliable in the 370Z . This 3.0TT engine has been only out for 4-5 years and has had mixed reviews of reliability. Definitely not as reliable as the 3.5 and 3.7L engines

@amcluesent 2 года назад

Some Aston Martin DB7 design sneaking in there!

@DaringGreatlyRacing 2 года назад

Nissan missed it with those new headlights. The headlights on the Fiat 124 Spider would have been nice looking on the new Z. I like Chips version for sure!

@lousypirate 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more. I wanted to love it and impulse preorder one. The headlights killed it for me. If the headlights weren't such a dealbreaker, it'd just need a 3 or 4" wedge spoiler in the back :)

@philspaghet 2 года назад

The headlights are based on the 240z g nose so maybe you'll like it more after seeing that

@lousypirate 2 года назад

@@philspaghet if it's in production like the release photos, the eyeline of the taillights don't flow into the fender at all. looks like a bad plastic surgery job. I hope you're right though.

@VZBudgetBuildz 2 года назад

@@lousypirate it looks better in person, but I still caught myself debating, staring at the front end multiple times, dissecting it. Its ehhh, it really just needs a new bumper, let’s remember that the Z’s face revolves around one single piece. I think with a bumper with maybe 2 separate squares on in the middle and then one at the very bottom before a splitter would look better, but at the end of the day it’s a good buy. 350zs look odd stock, but with the 370z V2 Nismo bumpers , it makes the cars exterior look nearly brand new with no changes anywhere else.

@philspaghet 2 года назад

@@VZBudgetBuildz Agreed. Let's just be happy we have a RWD twin turbo V6 manual Japanese sports car for sale! The aftermarket is going to do miracles for this car like they did for the FRS/GT86/86/BRZ

@Evil.Turkey 2 года назад

I would DEFINITLY buy that!!

@microcar14 2 года назад

New Integra next PLEASE. As always awesome artwork, keep it up.

@ACommenterOnYouTube 2 года назад

The new integra is a FAILURE

@mathieucossette9019 2 года назад

Great idea! See my comment also ;)

@sullyFL 2 года назад

Can’t make it worse. Acura’s entire design depart is total crap, interior and exterior. Honda in general isn’t much better…but the E was awesome.

@jordanabraham1290 2 года назад

The issue that seems to come up so often in these videos is that the designers of these cars only look back to the previous generation rather than through the entire history of their iconic designs. They get caught up in what is fashionable and forget about what made them great. Luckily, we have guys like Chip Foose to remind us of what timeless design is.

@93ksj 2 года назад

Unfortunately many things and design language from these legendary cars aren’t just possible today due to government and safety regulations, I still Nissan did a great job adapting their heritage and design around those things for the new model

@jordanabraham1290 2 года назад

@@93ksj good point.

@toddsmith8608 2 года назад

@ 9:21, How much is "a little money? "

@93ksj 2 года назад

@@toddsmith8608 🤣 I know right

@raufmeister 2 года назад

most of the time the company tell you what you need to do, for example measure, here is where limitations start to be a problem, the 400z have 370z chassis, in my opinion if they went with bigger headlights the car will look different and better than those bmw z4 2002 headlights

@MongoMotors352 2 года назад

I love these!!! Please do the Porsche 944.

@MongoMotors352 2 года назад

@@BubbaSmurft No, the German Mitsubishi Starion.

@MongoMotors352 2 года назад

@@BubbaSmurft the 944 didn’t appear in the USA until 1983. Porsche did however license the balance shaft from Mitsubishi.

@spoolenturbo 2 года назад

@@BubbaSmurft I'd say German RX7 FC 🤣. Didn't Mazda get in trouble by Porsche for basically copying the 944.

@Gordo101978 2 года назад

Nissan should’ve had Chip redesign the Z definitely

@shop970 2 года назад

This rendition grabs every classic line! Bravo. From someone who is so good at what he does. Nissan should hire him !

@Funsho97 2 года назад

The new design looks, well, not good. You Sir have definitely made an improvement. 👍👍👍

@chesspiece81 2 года назад

I got to meet Chip Foose at the car show in GA at Year One and he's as nice, genuine and brilliant as you expect.

@nothinglessthannumbers 2 года назад

Well. Respectfully I'm glad Chip wasn't in charge 😂

@ndivhuwomphaphuli4008 2 года назад

The side profile of the drawing reminds me of an aston martin

@theOcean41 2 года назад

I see yours went the route of the "throwback" look that Ford, Dodge and Chevy took with the Mustang, Charger, and Camero... Definitely a major improvement over their final design. Nissans is "fat" looking, top heavy/tall, and just off looking/boring while yours is sleek and eye catching/interesting/all around flows well... Nice job

@thebaddestogre-3698 2 года назад

Chip's design looks $15k more expensive and so would the real world price.😂

@martindouglass3248 2 года назад

Beautiful done. He is exactly right about the tail and especially the headlights. Nissan should have called Chip up when they were developing the car. In an hour he would’ve guaranteed waiting lines at their dealerships. BMW should definitely have given him a call for their Supra too 🙄.

@Ryanwl327 2 года назад

If the new Z sells well then I'd assume the next body will be more towards what enthusiasts may want. They made this new car cutting corners to save cost. Only time will tell

@ErectileSceptile 2 года назад

Honestly I don't even mind that they reused the chassis. It's a good chassis. It'd be kind of like complaining about Mazda reusing the same chassis for the Miata - if it works, and it works great, then why change it radically and risk a total flip? If anything, the next chassis change they do should be only for a higher tier trim of the car

@davids1816 2 года назад

Oh I think this is the last Z we'll ever get. Electric cars are going to probably kill off sports cars because the beauty of proportions won't have any connection to performance.

@HawaiianKong 2 года назад

The 350z was a great chassis and 370z improved on it. I don't mind them reusing this chassis at all. I'd buy a brand new S12-S15 chassis if it were available. And yeah this is probably the last combustion engine Z car we'll get. Hope it sells really well.

@milt6208 2 года назад

In high school a friend bought a new Datsun 240Z. That was the perfect car back in the early seventies.

@s.w.6977 2 года назад

This time I don't really like most of the changes at all. The kink in the roofline makes the car look hunched and sluggish, the B pillar is too small, the changes to the rear fenders and side skirts make the car have a very grocery getter look - not nimble at all. This kind of restyling happened to a lot of muscle cars in the 2000s and imo none of them looked good. The lower rear bumper and the front lights do look better, though.

@michaelatkin9649 2 года назад

I dont know why car companies dont use Chip as a consultant on the end design of cars.

@CallMeChato 2 года назад

As others have mentioned below, Nissan was working with the 370Z chassis. Too bad. I love what you've done. It maintains the spirit of the original, which just so happens, my 23 year old son is restoring a 1970 240Z but tossing in an 028 engine and switching out the 4 speed for a 5 speed. Will be nice.

@runningrich 2 года назад

He forgot the design idea was derived from both 240z and 300zx.

@jr1479 2 года назад

Designing aside, Chip is by far the best car artist I've ever seen.

@toddsmith8608 2 года назад

Can someone explain what he's doing with the x-acto knife?

@Hotpack7279 2 года назад

I've never thought about how beautiful a car with an Aston Martin front and Mustang rear would look.

@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST 2 года назад

Same thing that came to my mind. It's gorgeous and has lots of presence. 😉

@れい-o2v9e 2 года назад

The new z is already very beautiful. But your work is just truly amazing, I hope they can make it like that for the next one.

@MKu64 2 года назад

Meh - the next one will probably be electric (or automatic) so I won't really care 😂

@jaycreate7701 2 года назад

@@MKu64 what would be weong with it if it was electric though?

@MKu64 2 года назад

@@jaycreate7701 Well most of the enjoyment I receive from driving cars comes from 'The driving feel'. To say that it is just 'speed' or 'acceleration' would not encompass that feeling. The way a car feels to drive comes down to the power, sure... but importantly (among other things), the weight (and feel of movement related to that), the visceral feel of the sound and revs and most importantly by far for me, the manual transmission. Personally, automatic cars provide little to no joy for me to drive. I have yet to find a car (regardless of ICE or electric) that provides the stimulation of driving a manual performance car. To ask why it would matter if it were electric, just tells the story of how different we see a 'performance car'. The manual Toyota 86 is by no means a fast car... for example.... but it's extremely fun to drive. That feeling is the example of what is lost with 'current' day electrics.. at the moment. EDIT: If they moved towards a hybrid first (petrol electric for example) then they might approach the best of both worlds).

@jaycreate7701 2 года назад

@@MKu64 IThanks for sharing your perspective, It was really intresting. I guess everyone sees the life, the soul of the car differently than others. Personally visual wise I see it through chracter, lines, etc. Btw hope you know I didn't want to spark a argument just curious

@MarkWyche 2 года назад

What a beautiful sketch. Someone please spend the money and bring the Foose Design Z to life!

@sullyFL 2 года назад

I like the Nissan design better than Foose’s, even though I generally love his work. A longer rear end = more material and more opportunity to drag on driveways. And the new door handles look awesome. They look aerodynamic but still easy to use (compared to say, model 3 handles).

@XenonZcar 2 года назад

There is no 400z. It's called the Nissan Z that's it.

@boyfrmnewyork 2 года назад

Great job Chip! I'm on my third Z now a 1975, had a 72 and 73 prior. You lowering the door belt-line made the largest difference with the larger quarter window while keeping the 370Z cowl height. Shortening of the dogleg with the longer doors visually lengthening the midsection withing the same wheelbase of the old platform. Tail treatment looks refreshing from all the stumpy current designs. I have been hoping since the release that someone will make a custom nose kit... Retro G- Nose anyone!

@squarenailco1747 2 года назад

I'm on number 2! Had a 72 240z, now I have a 260z! My first was a car I got when I just got out of high school. Had a 350 sb in it. This one is all original and staying that way!

@Adamas_83 2 года назад

Someone out there, get a 2023 Z and let Chip turn it into this...

@e.correa6704 2 года назад

Holy sh..... your redesign is SUPER AMAZING! honestly way more appealing, keeping the classic look even more and better proportioned. You should send them this, tag them or something (NISSAN). This version you did is way better overall, awesome job and great video!

@ZOZOE4159 2 года назад

Nissan boardroom director: anybody got any ideas on our upcoming design for the new 400z Nissan boardroom employer: hold that thought, let's give chip foose a call Chip: you guys started off right, but I think it should go this way Nissan Boardroom : 🤝

@richardboyk3493 2 года назад

Nissan should have hired Chip Foose to design the new 400Z. And ditched the 350/370z chassis platform. It's proportions are just wrong. Chip's design looks so much better. :)

@Tain950 2 года назад

The proportion Chip Foose drew are a lot better than the proportions Nissan actually used. Nissan was also limited on shape changes since they used the 370Z chassis. I like the longer body on Chip’s rendering better. The car would look so much better if that was what they actually did.

@theslimeylimey 2 года назад

They just don't make beautiful cars like they used to. Im struggling to come up with one in the past 20 years. Aggressive, sporty, stylish, cool, flashy yes but beautiful?

@augustinf 2 года назад

You’ve tried to make a nissan look like a vantage from the 80s in the back and a vantage from the 00 in the front… just no. The 400z looks much better. Again, a failed design. Stick to hot rods and muscle cars chip

@brainards11 2 года назад

Kind of makes you wonder why these car companies don’t hire people like Foose to implement the design of their cars? Are they cutting corners or don’t have the creative minds? Go simple and always go to your roots and people will buy the car they always wanted…!

@WispyFrost371 2 года назад

Hardpoints! The worst enemy of designers! I like Chip's design a lot but comparing the two, the constraints put on Nissan's designers are glaringly obvious

@toecutter8002 2 года назад

I wish the next Camaro would actually favor a 70 - 73 Camaro body with the same Popeye single headlights now that would be beautiful to see again.

@Xayuap 2 года назад

yo, Chip, that draw looks like a Mustang what the muscles were you thinking?

@sdbszz706 2 года назад

Anything that reignites the 60s mustang fastback of the old Nissan is great in my book. Instant buy if it looked the way chips design looks. It would have stood the test of time

@ChristianNeff 2 года назад

Retitle the video. Chip Foose unfucks the new Z shaped abortion from Nissan. What a massive disappointment all these new cars are turning out to be.

@liteflexin8129 2 года назад

All I see is the Austin Martin DB series and I can’t believe I’m saying that about a Foose design. Going to car guy jail for saying this

@chairmankaga101 2 года назад

You have to imagine a clean sheet design would have looked better than having to design around the old cars platform.

@exothermal.sprocket 2 года назад

Glad companies are still making low slung wide sporty cars, not everything looking like a blimp on wheels.

@mattiaongaro4123 2 года назад

you hit the crux of the matter perfectly, what you said is exactly the first thing I thought when I saw the new car .............

@claudiovargas9571 2 года назад

Well wish the ceo of Nissan see this video and talk to his design team to do this it looks amazing , I wish he can do my 71 Lemans looks one of his arts

@treeman_mj 2 года назад

Chip needs to be the universal design consultant for all car companies. 👌

@danjackson6388 2 года назад

In my opinion, I think Nissan is designing the 400Z back end with 300ZX style.

@jackhosford9925 2 года назад

Is there a better quality phot of the picture you drew I have a 71 myself in college and I’d love to have a full scan or something of it !

@BrooklynsFinestOG 2 года назад

This is by far the better looking design, thanks CHIP!!!!

@mudemmeonick 2 года назад

Two Tone Tony back at it again! Somethings don't ever change...

@videomaniac108 2 года назад

I like Chip's rendition of what the new Z might look like, especially in the front. The new Z is not a bad looking car but I don't think it is a real improvement over the 370Z.

@SamInSomerset 2 года назад

As if Nissan cares for that schoolboy wetdream designer...

@markpaul87 2 года назад

Hey Chip can you do rendition of the Kia Stinger Gt in your vision?

@PotatosPotatoes 2 года назад

Chip: Redesigns Z Makes a sketch of a Mustang.

@amgonegaming9515 2 года назад

I've heard the starting price is $30K for the new Z

@fernandohood5542 2 года назад

His design looks more American and bulkier than typical Japanese and European designs.

@Yueymosthated 2 года назад

Facts it does look American

@N-Scale 2 года назад

Your designs are allways better. Mike

@cecilotto504 2 года назад

They should have consult you before finishing the Z

@tessemi 2 года назад

It just look like a mustang now. Missed the mark a bit.

@ronnie_5150 2 года назад

8:58 I don't think Chip knows that the silver strip on the roof line is suppose to represent a Katana blade. It wouldn't be much of a Katana blade if you extended it down the A pillar.

@locophoto6881 2 года назад

"katana blade" is just overhyped marketing vanity phrase adolescence ....a katana has nothing to do with the Z's history or the car, and it's always a bad choice to put a marketing phrase above strongest design...who cares if a design element resembles a cloud formation or a ginzu knife...it's either a beautiful design or it's not...Chip's design sense far eclipses what Nissan's engineers design team were allowed to do, and once again...NIssan has taken the laziest front end design choices to the market...the 400z will be likely stunning with body kits redoing the front end, if designers handle the line augmentations with class and maturity, and not the high school over-exaggerations of lines and elements like most of the 350z kits....most of those body kits are teeny bopper rice rages of blindfolded testosterone, but Chips design here is actually quite tasteful and Aston Martinesque. The fundamentals are there in the 400z...but the front, the hood, and the too compacted rear end really need a redo from doo doo to woo hoo.

@thomasgajewski5929 2 года назад

Gosh your so talented yourself & crew it amazes me your wonderful creations.

@theprofessionalenthusiast9297 2 года назад

Thanks For The Great Video... Thanks Chip Foose.

@BobKenge 2 года назад

Minute 8:05 Wow. A real design improvement

@dielaughing73 2 года назад

That's the money shot

@paulkelly2882 2 года назад

I think his comments ideas and style lines are bang on

@timwing4379 2 года назад

If he were working at an actual automotive company, Chip would NOT get along with the engineering department!

@dielaughing73 2 года назад

Yes. Everyone's talking as if this design could actually be implemented. But in the real world there are a million constraints and you can't just use the nicest-looking design. Nissan had to work with the existing platform (well they chose to, but that's the first and biggest design constraint) so proportions were not free to choose..

@emeivi5564 2 года назад

Wow! Chip’s version looks so good I don’t know where to begin..

@lincolnsylvester9034 2 года назад

I love what you have done to the 2022 Z. Nissan should really look at your drawings and redesigned the 2023 to look exactly like what you have done in your design

@michaelniemer4449 2 года назад

I too like Chip's design better, but if Nissan had gone that route, probably wouldn't be offered in the $40k range. Sure would be nice to see Chip's version at SEMA. Or maybe Nissan could even do a special Nismo edition in collaboration with Chip. I imagine there are more than a few Z fans out there with the means to make it worth their while.

@jkhoudini 2 года назад

Starting drawings with a sharpie is next level

@RolandDigsIt 2 года назад

Chip: "He Roland, I got some ideas about the New Z you just bought. I think we should...." Me: "Yeah Chip, whatever you say. Here's my credit card. Do that thing you do where I have the best looking car on the road!"

@ColAngus 2 года назад

THAT is EXACTLY what it should have looked like.....too bad the beancounters don't get slapped upside the head by Nissan's design visionaries , if there's even any left there. They would sell even more of them, enough to recoup the new platform tooling costs. Instead they play it safe and work on their graphs and inputs from their NPC's, shame.

@Viking8888 2 года назад

I find the Nissan design to be just ok. I like your tweaks much better Chip. Keeping with more of the old Zed styling makes me feel exited, like I do whenever I see an original 240z driving around or online. The new design just doesn't...at all.

@explore_off_road 2 года назад

Can i have that drawing. Hee hee ... one thing is about the Chrome Strip around (above) the door. The story I heard, is that it is to resemble a Japanese Sword (Katanna) ... so to me, that little design (art ... history?!) Would have to stay as is. Otherwise I love the design.

@DJAakaRNBFUNKNJS-OLDSKOOL 2 года назад

Having had the 240 - 260 - 280 - 300zx since way back, JUST looooove your design WOW SPOT ON. Now to contact SANTA Thku.

@SpyderRios 2 года назад

Nissan did a crazy good job with the Z. However the 350/370 bones still influence the design heavily. The 400z is an awesome great looking car no doubt.

@faxxzc Год назад

i would love if chip could do an episode on the jaguar mk X/420G. I´ve always loved the sinister look and i think they are underappreciated. Also i think it could use some improvements to remove some of the visual heaviness

@palefaced1 2 года назад

Still to this day the best looking Coupe concept I have ever seen is the Alfa Romeo Giulia quadrifoglio Coupe. Google it, it's the red car at dusk with the fence in the background.

@OhNotJohnny Год назад

When Foose draws, smiles comes out

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 2 года назад

Dam Foose that looks great man ! I wonder about the weight distribution though having a longer tail section . Great job though

@okanaganmedia 2 года назад

Chip nailed it!!!! Go convince Nissan to make your version. They should have consulted Foose a long time a go. Chip has amazing vision. Back to the 240z roots

@mattromano5146 7 месяцев назад

Chip's redesign is what the new Z should have been. I would have bought one. I currently drive a 370Z and my last car was a 350Z. I wanted to buy the next gen Z, but it's a major disappointment. The new Z front headlights shape does not match the flow of the body design as Chip mentioned. The front grill is an ugly looking box because Nissan "needed" more air to add a twin turbo, and which reduced the size of the engine. That's not the only way to cool the engine. Z are mod cars, and I don't like that the forced injection was already chosen for me. Nissan should have followed their last two gens and made the larger liter size NA engine. Otherwise, it's just copying a Supra, and not too distinguished to be on its own. Nissan didn't do enough that I would trade in my 370Z for. There are also many carryover issues from the 350Z/370Z that are on this new Z. It's not like fans weren't commenting on these issues since the prototype came out. Nissan just made a bare minimum effort to make the next gen. I'll just mod my 370Z.

@ArtVandelayOfficial 2 года назад

Yeah the new 400 design is a huge fail in my opinion As a huge fan of the original the new one seems so confused The headlights are wrong,the rear looks from a totally different car Only the side profile is close

@APsupportsTerrorism 2 года назад

I doubt Nissan even did the 240Z. It's well known most of their cars from that era were designed by Italian firms, some published some entirely behind the scenes.

@micahm8331 2 года назад

I love the changes he did. It seems (to me) as what should happen

@kevin_delaney 2 года назад

I have a 2007 Nissan 350z (Z33) with the VQ35HR. In 2007 and 2008, Autech hand plucked chassis from the assembly line, brought them to their facility, seam welded the chassis and built them up as homologated street legal race cars. They wore the Nismo branding but Nismo did not actually touch the car, Autech did. Nismo did the 370z (Z34), which is why it wasn't as brutal as the 350z Nismo (of which only came in 2007 and 2008, unchanged from 07 to 08). It is no surprise to find out that the new Z, which should be a 400z (Z35), because it'll have the VR30DETT engine from the Q50/60, a TT 3.0L V6 bolted to the 370z 6MT. It was unofficially named the 400z because it is expected to have the Red Sport 400 tune, which is the same engine with more boost. What would be great is if they used the VR38DETT from the GT-R in the Nismo Z. The tuner next to mine gets about 540 whp from the VR30. Now that is interesting and probably where the cars should be, but they save money on the turbos to keep cost down a bit. I want a new Z, but after seeing this, I want this, not the new Z. I also wanna see what the Nismo specs are.

@abaracskai 2 года назад

He was VERY valid points about the Z. Here’s why it’s going to be cheaper than the Supra. - Carry over chassis from the 370, which also compromises the proportions per Chip’s criticisms. -Carry over drivetrain that is already 5ish years old with almost 20 year old manual and a 10 year old auto. The car is good looking and I’m glad it’s coming back, the Z owes its existence because of the relaunch of the Supra (hate it all you want, also the hate is ridiculous), Nissan wouldn’t of considered bringing back the Z if it weren’t for the Supra. Same goes for the Rumored S16 because the GR86/BRZ exists. Should have Nissan develop a new chassis for the Z? Yes, do I think the Z34 chassis compromises the car on more than just looks? Definitely, am I still excited for the car? Yes.

@AcuRobbie 2 года назад

Another thing Im not sure if its mentioned. Is this car isnt just a 370z chassic and based only the 240z, other Z cars are showcased as well in what nissan released.