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article at MSNBC. Here is an excerpt from one of four articles/interviews with Shiro Nakamura, Chief designer of the New Z and following the excerpt is a link is to the entire article and the other 3 articles as well, for those who are unaware: "In designing the new Z, Nakamura is treading a thin line between nostalgia and novelty. On one hand, it’s important that potential customers recognize the old Z in the new. “We carefully studied the 240-Z in terms of proportion, design and philosophy,” says Nakamura. “I want people to see our new car and say, automatically, ‘That’s the new Z.’ ” On the other hand, Nakamura believes going retro (as Volkswagon did with its new Beetle) is a cop-out. Instead, he’s aimed at a thoroughly modern look that communicates three essential attributes: high-tech, mass market and bold.
Like the original, the new Z has a tall rear end, but its hood slopes more smoothly (the old one’s jutted), and overall it is wider and lower than its namesake. In a significant departure from Z tradition, the new car’s front and rear overhangs (the part of the body that sticks out beyond the wheels) are virtually nonexistent. These proportions will carry over to other vehicles that will eventually share the new Z plat-form with other vehicles Nissan is planning." http://www.msnbc.com/news/509663.asp Zzealous
"Waiting On The New Z"
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