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ZilviaBot · 08-01-2008, 12:30 AM

07-30-2008 01:58 PM

Filed under: Concept Cars, Time Warp, Euro, Nissan

Ever since the Datsun nameplate gave way to Nissan, some fans have wanted it back. The "Nissan 510" just doesn't have the same ring. Design student Benjamin Nawka agrees, and as his thesis project at Pforzheim University in Germany, he created the Datsun XLink as a way to fulfill unrequited Datsun-lover dreams.

Just as fantastic as the idea of the Datsun name coming back are the myriad of details the designer conjured up for his concept. Working at Nissan's Yulon Design Center in Taiwan, the Datsun of Dreams was given winglets for an aircraft touch, a coupe-like shape that conceals a four-place interior, a party animal nav system that's always on the lookout for things that might entertain you, and a two-mode diesel hybrid drivetrain spinning the wheels on a height adjustable chassis that's a nod to traveling on less-developed roads -- it is a "world car" afterall. While Nissan offered support for this design, we wouldn't get our hopes up for any actual return of the Datsun name, though this is the company that offered factory-restored Z-Cars back in the 1990s, so stranger things have happened.

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Antihero983 · 08-01-2008, 06:59 AM

drag him out into a public square and shoot him.

let datsun stay dead. nothing nissan will bring out will do that name justice, and to even CONSIDER using it as a "youth" brand is fucking insulting.

ZX88 · 08-01-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

drag him out into a public square and shoot him.

let datsun stay dead. nothing nissan will bring out will do that name justice, and to even CONSIDER using it as a "youth" brand is fucking insulting.

i agree looks like a honda and wtf is with those stupid looking fins on the hatch.

xblack240x · 08-01-2008, 12:13 PM

If it was a better looking concept I wouldn't be mad, but its looks like ass so the datsun is not gonna come back. That reminds me, I want a 510 =)

ROUGE180 · 08-01-2008, 12:22 PM

A face only a mother errr design student could love. It's interesting to say the least. Im not sure what the winglets are for. Down force? Some of his concept drawing were alot better than what he ended up with. I do agree with leaving the name "Datsun" alone. Unless they come out with something like retro concept they need to leave well enough alone.

irax · 08-02-2008, 08:17 AM

its a decent concept car, but for throw back or a revival it has no datsun styling cues or resemblance. the 350z concept looks more like a datsun car than this one... it looks more like a 2099 revival of the prius.

upstate240sx · 08-02-2008, 12:35 PM

it looks like a blind version of the gt90 concept on steroids

opponheimer · 08-02-2008, 06:51 PM

God that is ugly.

thefro526 · 08-02-2008, 07:38 PM

I say make a new 510 based off of the new S-Chassis that looks like an updated classic 510 and then we're talkin.

17Green · 08-07-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by irax

it looks more like a 2099 revival of the prius.

sorry but that cracked me up.

ZForce · 08-07-2008, 05:21 AM

That looks terrible. This other guy did a revival of the 240Z on 3D Max a few years back that looks a shitload better than this crap:

Those aren't even the hi-res shots.

Dirty Habit · 08-07-2008, 07:50 AM

Wow that concept is ugly as fuck.

The 240 redesign is sex.

240trainee · 08-07-2008, 09:25 AM

Yea, that 240 is amazing.

WISH ONE · 08-07-2008, 03:13 PM

wow that is sooooo sexy!

Tenchuu · 08-07-2008, 05:38 PM

front end of that looks like crap. the sides and back however seem to have some hope, although i don't see any reason that it should be badged datsun.

Oshaberi · 08-07-2008, 06:56 PM

looks like a relative to the Pontiac Aztek

MVOLKERT · 08-08-2008, 06:46 PM

To ZForce rendition of the 280 Z

Awesome! I will buy it on a heart-bit!!

17Green · 08-13-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

That looks terrible. This other guy did a revival of the 240Z on 3D Max a few years back that looks a shitload better than this crap:

Those aren't even the hi-res shots.

I'm sorry but I just had to say that car looks absolutely futuristically stunning.

Slammed180 · 08-13-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Holy Jebus, that is hot.

The other one is....well......

Icy13 · 08-14-2008, 07:09 AM

why are we not making this, dammit. Screw the 370z, i want this one

And it even has the lines to be powered by a proper i6. Who ever thought you could make a louvered rear windscreen look hip and current?!?!!

Seriously, nissan, dump the 370z and pick up this baby (I know they dont read this, but I am going to post anyway.)

posdriftin · 08-14-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Those aren't even the hi-res shots.

except fopr the front bumper being gay ...i think the rest looks nice....

bigtom · 08-14-2008, 10:49 PM

didtch the louvers for tint and the z-looker is decent.

Fonix36 · 08-15-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigtom

didtch the louvers for tint and the z-looker is decent.

true true but back in the day that was the shit

let5l1de · 08-15-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Fonix36

true true but back in the day that was the shit

haha that was the sh!t! That and the super wide 600mm wink mirrors and your were sure to pick up some disco bunnies...

I could imagine a freshly designed (SR?) 2400cc inline 4 cylinder engine using Nissan’s VCR (Variable Compression Ratio) technology turbocharged! It’s also possible the 2.4L engine would a VVEL system similar to what is used in the V36 Nissan Skyline coupe.

SR24DET - VCR/VVEL FTW!
300hp/260tq RELIABLE

btw: this engine concept is completely fiction.

irax · 08-15-2008, 04:17 PM

GAH give up on the SR ITS DEAD!

stop calling your imaginary motors SR's

say MR or QR or VR or VQ

let5l1de · 08-15-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by irax

GAH give up on the SR ITS DEAD!

stop calling your imaginary motors SR's

say MR or QR or VR or VQ

FYI: your statement is only partially correct.

SR letters identify the straight 4 cyl engine family.

VR or VQ letters identify the V6 cyl engine family.

btw: SR20VET sill used in the current Japanese model X-Trail

Id hope for a Genuine Japanese built engine "SR" as apposed to the Renault and Nissan joint effort engine, the "MR"... wishful thinking

i do agree that the sr is almost dead.

Icy13 · 08-18-2008, 01:44 PM

if sr identifies the straight 4 line of engines, then why does my engine, which is a straight 4, say KA?

Antihero983 · 08-18-2008, 02:24 PM

they should put a CA in it

let5l1de · 08-18-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Icy13

if sr identifies the straight 4 line of engines, then why does my engine, which is a straight 4, say KA?

true. the list of 4cyl engines and letter identification goes on. but staying true to my post regarding SR and the quote below.

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Originally Posted by XXXX

GAH give up on the SR ITS DEAD!

stop calling your imaginary motors SR's

say MR or QR or VR or VQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

they should put a CA in it

um... sure why not

MikeisNissan · 08-20-2008, 03:56 PM

What you guys think of this?? Iacoski Datsun 240Z/Fairlady - Autoblog

08-01-2008, 12:30 AM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Design student dreams up a Datsun revival 07-30-2008 01:58 PM Filed under: Concept Cars, Time Warp, Euro, Nissan Ever since the Datsun nameplate gave way to Nissan, some fans have wanted it back. The "Nissan 510" just doesn't have the same ring. Design student Benjamin Nawka agrees, and as his thesis project at Pforzheim University in Germany, he created the Datsun XLink as a way to fulfill unrequited Datsun-lover dreams. Just as fantastic as the idea of the Datsun name coming back are the myriad of details the designer conjured up for his concept. Working at Nissan's Yulon Design Center in Taiwan, the Datsun of Dreams was given winglets for an aircraft touch, a coupe-like shape that conceals a four-place interior, a party animal nav system that's always on the lookout for things that might entertain you, and a two-mode diesel hybrid drivetrain spinning the wheels on a height adjustable chassis that's a nod to traveling on less-developed roads -- it is a "world car" afterall. While Nissan offered support for this design, we wouldn't get our hopes up for any actual return of the Datsun name, though this is the company that offered factory-restored Z-Cars back in the 1990s, so stranger things have happened. Gallery: Nissan XLink [Source: Car Body Design] Â* ReadÂ\|ÂPermalink \| Email this \| Comments More...

08-01-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 39 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	drag him out into a public square and shoot him. let datsun stay dead. nothing nissan will bring out will do that name justice, and to even CONSIDER using it as a "youth" brand is fucking insulting. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

08-02-2008, 08:17 AM	#6
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	its a decent concept car, but for throw back or a revival it has no datsun styling cues or resemblance. the 350z concept looks more like a datsun car than this one... it looks more like a 2099 revival of the prius. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

08-07-2008, 07:50 AM	#12
Dirty Habit Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Dirty Habit Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wow that concept is ugly as fuck. The 240 redesign is sex. __________________ 1982 280zx Turbo

08-07-2008, 09:25 AM	#13
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea, that 240 is amazing. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

08-01-2008, 12:13 PM	#4
xblack240x Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	If it was a better looking concept I wouldn't be mad, but its looks like ass so the datsun is not gonna come back. That reminds me, I want a 510 =)

08-01-2008, 12:22 PM	#5
ROUGE180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Potomac, MD Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ROUGE180 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	A face only a mother errr design student could love. It's interesting to say the least. Im not sure what the winglets are for. Down force? Some of his concept drawing were alot better than what he ended up with. I do agree with leaving the name "Datsun" alone. Unless they come out with something like retro concept they need to leave well enough alone.

08-02-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
upstate240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: US Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it looks like a blind version of the gt90 concept on steroids

08-02-2008, 06:51 PM	#8
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	God that is ugly.

08-02-2008, 07:38 PM	#9
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I say make a new 510 based off of the new S-Chassis that looks like an updated classic 510 and then we're talkin.

08-07-2008, 05:21 AM	#11
ZForce Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York, NY Age: 38 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That looks terrible. This other guy did a revival of the 240Z on 3D Max a few years back that looks a shitload better than this crap: Those aren't even the hi-res shots.

08-07-2008, 03:13 PM	#14
WISH ONE Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Posts: 2,738 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	wow that is sooooo sexy! __________________ PARTING/SELLING MY COUPE. PM ME.

08-07-2008, 05:38 PM	#15
Tenchuu Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oregon Age: 41 Posts: 2,474 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: Tenchuu Feedback Score: 8 reviews	front end of that looks like crap. the sides and back however seem to have some hope, although i don't see any reason that it should be badged datsun.

08-07-2008, 06:56 PM	#16
Oshaberi Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kyabakura Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks like a relative to the Pontiac Aztek

08-08-2008, 06:46 PM	#17
MVOLKERT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To ZForce rendition of the 280 Z Awesome! I will buy it on a heart-bit!!

08-14-2008, 07:09 AM	#20
Icy13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 308 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: Icy13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	why are we not making this, dammit. Screw the 370z, i want this one And it even has the lines to be powered by a proper i6. Who ever thought you could make a louvered rear windscreen look hip and current?!?!! Seriously, nissan, dump the 370z and pick up this baby (I know they dont read this, but I am going to post anyway.) Last edited by Icy13; 08-14-2008 at 07:13 AM.. Reason: forgot to add the pic

08-14-2008, 10:49 PM	#22
bigtom Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UT, USA Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	didtch the louvers for tint and the z-looker is decent.

08-15-2008, 04:17 PM	#25
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	GAH give up on the SR ITS DEAD! stop calling your imaginary motors SR's say MR or QR or VR or VQ __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

08-18-2008, 01:44 PM	#27
Icy13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 308 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: Icy13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	if sr identifies the straight 4 line of engines, then why does my engine, which is a straight 4, say KA? Last edited by Icy13; 08-18-2008 at 01:45 PM.. Reason: 123 posts, lol :)

08-18-2008, 02:24 PM	#28
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 39 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	they should put a CA in it __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

08-20-2008, 03:56 PM	#30
MikeisNissan Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Earth, Section 301 Posts: 3,730 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What you guys think of this?? Iacoski Datsun 240Z/Fairlady - Autoblog __________________ 因果関係の流れ