A Nissan 350Z with a Toyota GT86 front end is a car enthusiast’s fantasy come true. But someone in Japan built this oddity and it’s on Yahoo! Auctions. This is a head spinning mashup of two iconic sports cars into something that turns heads everywhere it goes.
The exterior is where the magic or madness really happens. The front of this 350Z has been reshaped to look like a GT86 with its sharp angled headlights and sleek grille. It’s like the Nissan body got a Toyota face transplant. The metallic purple paint shimmers bold, the widebody kit and flared fenders make it look ready to pounce. Custom wheels seal the deal, this car stands out in any crowd. It’s a crazy mix of the 350Z’s aggressive curves and the GT86’s clean modern style.
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Inside it’s more 350Z than GT86. The layout is pure Nissan but the seats and a few trim pieces show signs of aftermarket tweaks to match the exterior. It’s a no nonsense space for driving not pampering but it feels right for a car with this much character.
Under the hood it’s all 350Z. The 3.5L V6 engine that puts out around 300 horsepower in stock form powers the show. No word on major performance upgrades so expect the classic 350Z growl and rear wheel drive handling. With a manual transmission (likely) this car will be a hands on experience.
Mashing a 350Z and a GT86 isn’t just a tweak it’s a total rethinking of what a car can be. The 350Z launched in 2002 brought back Nissan’s Z-car heritage with a big V6 and sharp handling. The GT86 launched in 2012 went for light weight and pure driving fun over brute force. Combining them creates something that’s not quite either but entirely its own.
The auction listing adds to the fun with a starting bid of around $4,700 for 67,000 miles. That’s a steal for something this crazy, especially with the level of craftsmanship. In Japan where being different is everything this 350Z-GT86 hybrid is right at home. You’d see this at a Tokyo car meet, drawing a crowd and starting a debate. Is it art or a weird experiment? You decide but one thing for sure it’s impossible to ignore.
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