Shown at a virtual event beamed around the world from the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, the prototype Nissan Z Proto has been unveiled by Nissan, signaling the company’s intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car. The car features a new design inside and out, as well as a V-6 twin turbocharged engine with a manual transmission.
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said the Z, as a pure sports car, represents the spirit of Nissan. It’s a key model in Nissan NEXT transformation plan, and it’s proof of Nissan’s ability to do what others don’t dare to do, from A to Z. “As a Z fan myself, I’m excited to announce that the next Z is coming”, he added. Penned and developed by the design team in Japan, the Z Proto boasts a fresh, attractive exterior design with a silhouette that communicates respect for the original model. First hinted at in a video named “Nissan A-Z” in May, the Nissan Z Proto pays full respect to 50 years of Z heritage. At the same time, it’s a thoroughly modern sports car.
