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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx
Shit, if you like that, you would like this concept 510 that somebody made up years ago...
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The 510 was amazing, and has its own cult following. The 510 had a major advantage over the 240z in terms of weight. I LOVE lightweight cars. I LOVE the 510 for being so petite, and with modern materials and manufacturing methods, it's very possible to create a sportscar with the curb weight of the classics, but with a body package that has better aerodynamics, and a driveline with a LOT more power.
On why the sexy shape of the 240 is indeed so sexy:
In order to have fun at higher speeds, we want our car to be as streamlined as possible, right?. The gently sloping roofline of the 240z was a commendable attempt by Datsun to avoid unnecessary flow separation that resulted from the 510's (relatively) sharp rear windshield angle.
Admittedly, there are a few things I would change about this car. From an aerodynamics perspective, I would make the rear windshield as smooth as possible. But hey, this is as close as I've ever seen to the epitome of the perfect 240z redesign:
