Nissan Fairlady Z Customized Proto: the Japanese sports car pays tribute to the legendary Fairlady Z432R

Over the past few days, at Highmotor we have brought you the most notable new releases from the Tokyo Motor Show, held between January 13 and 16. However, we still had some extra news up our sleeve that we had not yet told you about, such as the Nissan Fairlady Z Customized Proto.

This creation was born to pay homage to the legendary Nissan Fairlady Z434R, one of the most exclusive and prized Zs in history, which was sold only on the Japanese market and housed under its hood a 2.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that was also used in the Skyline, and weighed 100 kilograms less than the conventional version.

Features of the Fairlady Customized Proto

In addition, today’s protagonist features the same orange colour as the legendary classic, along with mirrors, a two-part grille and several elements along the bodywork that differ from those of the conventional version of the new Z, honouring its ancestor and giving it a very attractive, passing-by look.

Viewed from the side, the new 8-spoke alloy wheels, painted in black in a very Japanese style, are fitted with tyres bearing the white lettering “Nissan Z”, which instantly transports us back to the era of the legendary Z432R. Behind these wheels, the striking orange-painted brake calipers also catch the eye.

Furthermore Nissan, it has also incorporated a double stripe just above its sporty side skirts, which carry the Fairlady Z name, a clear nod to the badge the Z432R had behind its front wheel.

To finish its styling, we could not forget its new rear spoiler, something we did not get on the 400Z, and which in our humble opinion gives it the perfect extra touch of spice, alongside the new exhaust system.

As with the conventional version of the long-awaited Japanese sports car, this version will not arrive in Europe unless announced otherwise, so the 240 units to be produced of the Fairlady Z Proto will be destined for the Japanese and American markets.