Nissan 240Z Concept

The Nissan 240Z Concept was shown at the 1999 North American International Auto Show also known as the Detroit Auto Show, and the Los Angeles Auto Expo. The design was clearly retro styling similar to the classic Nissan S30. Another car that was a hit with buyers during this time was the Volkswagen New Beetle that featured the same kind of throw back styling. This concept was fully functional and was powered by the Nissan KA24DE engine, a 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder that produced around 155 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque. The concept was built in an impressive 12 weeks. As we all know this car never made it into production. A lot of critics thought that it was a cool design but they wanted to see a new model. This new model would come to be the Nissan Z33 chassis better known as the 350Z in North America or the Z33 Fairlady Z in Japan. 

I'm glad that this car never made it into production. The under powered four-cylinder just doesn't do the Z car justice. The Z33 i believe is a worth successor to such an important car to the Nissan brand.