Prototype vs. Final Product
07-17-2002, 02:51 AM
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I just received some back issues of several automotive mags with Z related articles. This scan is from the 2/15/99 AutoWeek. I think the Z is a rare case of the final product outclassing the prototype....
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no way. It would have came out sweet looking after refinement, and would have been a great competitor against the rice rockets. It would have been closer to 2700 lbs and probably would have had a small v-6 in it...and starting at 23,500.
maybe, maybe. but I think THAT design would have been more "retro" and I still would have loved it. My 280z is the greatest car in the world, and anything close to it ROCKS!
maybe, maybe. but I think THAT design would have been more "retro" and I still would have loved it. My 280z is the greatest car in the world, and anything close to it ROCKS!
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Good illustration. The prototype pictures were the reason I had not considered a Z. The Prototype was UGLY. When I saw the 90% finished product, I began to change my mind. Good pics VQ.
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The interior has gone through many iterations. Here is the March 2001 Motor Trend version. I can't say I'm thrilled with any of the interiors I've seen, including the final production model I saw in Danville, CA.
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Originally posted by rpgonzalez
no way. It would have came out sweet looking after refinement, and would have been a great competitor against the rice rockets. It would have been closer to 2700 lbs and probably would have had a small v-6 in it...and starting at 23,500.
maybe, maybe. but I think THAT design would have been more "retro" and I still would have loved it. My 280z is the greatest car in the world, and anything close to it ROCKS!
no way. It would have came out sweet looking after refinement, and would have been a great competitor against the rice rockets. It would have been closer to 2700 lbs and probably would have had a small v-6 in it...and starting at 23,500.
maybe, maybe. but I think THAT design would have been more "retro" and I still would have loved it. My 280z is the greatest car in the world, and anything close to it ROCKS!
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Originally posted by rpgonzalez
maybe, maybe. but I think THAT design would have been more "retro" and I still would have loved it. My 280z is the greatest car in the world, and anything close to it ROCKS!
maybe, maybe. but I think THAT design would have been more "retro" and I still would have loved it. My 280z is the greatest car in the world, and anything close to it ROCKS!
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