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Nissan 400Z Concept Gets Bosozoku Makeover, Heart-Shaped Exhaust Is Crazy

Few cars have enjoyed the digital attention the Nissan Z Proto gets, with so many pixel artists having already come up with custom incarnations of the sportscar concept. Of course, these virtual aftermarket makeovers come in various shapes and sizes, while the one we have here is all about the Bosozoku take.
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Photo: a_r.visual and jdmcarrenders on Instagram
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Sure, we've see the Nissan receiving a roadster version that takes things in the halo car direction, while a Rocket Bunny widebody kit has already been "installed". But the fantasy we have here goes well beyond the said approach, at least in terms of eccentricity.

It's worth noting that Bosozoku used to be an obscure Japanese tuning culture, tracing its origins to the motorcycle gangs that modded their bikes. Just like in the case of America's hot rodding universe, the wheels started turning after WWII ended, but the whole Internet is now aware of such mods being fitted to cars.

The pair of Zs portrayed here come from two digital labels (make that three). So, a_r.visual took the 3D model created by digital artist Flathat3D and gave it a Bosozoku body kit, with the massive overfenders being accompanied by just as hefty aero bits such as the front splitter, the side skirt extensions, the NASCAR-style rear spoiler and others.

Subsequently, jdmcarrenders added various accessories, such as the "bamboo spear" exhaust, as well as color schemes inspired by old 240Z racing liveries.

And here we are, staring at that oil cooler that seems out of place and wondering how the heart-shaped exhaust sounds. Of course, the custom wheels, with their massive lips and their overly aggressive camber angle, are part of the show.

Well, if the latest rumors turn out to be true, we'll get our answers starting from 2023, when the production version of the concept, which is expected to use the 400Z nameplate, it expected to make its debut.

 
 
 
 
 
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Collabotation Time! So last week me and my buddy @jdmcarrenders decided to do a bosozoku collab and ruin the all new Nissan 400z properly and it was a lot of fun. We split work in half and each did our own renders. Enjoy - or tell your friends you hate it I'm super stoked how those renders turned out Also big shoutout to @flathat3d for making the 3d model right after the release of the Z Speedbump shaver Rendered using Blender 2.9 #rasiert #nissan #400z #nissan400z #400zproto #jdm #jdmcars #bozo #boso #bosozoku #bosozokustyle #rollers #japan #japanese #widebody #camber #stance #chase #stanced #slammed #static #exhaust #classiccars #retrofuturistic #jdmwheels #newmind #concept #carporn #carculture #lowered

A post shared by Andreas Richter (@a_r.visual) on Sep 25, 2020 at 8:03am PDT


 
 
 
 
 
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Revisiting the new z proto and this time i collabed with @a_r.visual to make the z a full bosozoku machine and i couldn’t be happier with the results andreas took the base model and made the body kit for the z giving it a proper boso look and i went a made some accessories and some liveries inspired by the old racing liveries from the first 240z’s this is probably my new favorite car of this year and @a_r.visual is one of the most talented guys I’ve met hopefully we can work again soon Mû and as for everyone else i hope you enjoy #nissan #nissanz #400z #zproto #baggedlife #stancedaily #bosozoku #bosozokustyle #jdmculture #fitmentindustries #fitmentkings #carsofinsta #jdmnation #longchamp #cambergang

A post shared by Elio Anzora (@jdmcarrenders) on Sep 25, 2020 at 7:58am PDT

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