Nissan 350Z: from drift machine to off-road vehicle

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Elevated suspension, off-road tires, new bumpers and that's it. A sports car ready for off-road adventures.

Also known as Fairlady Z (33) in Japan, the Nissan 350Z was a sports car produced between 2002 and 2009. In addition to being quite fast – 3.5 liter V6 engine with just over 300 hp – and fun to drive, the affordable price made it him an authentic fan favorite.

Of course, like all other sports cars in the Nissan Z lineage, the 350Z is known for its performance on asphalt, but Marcus Meyer, an automotive enthusiast, decided to make it a more suitable model for other surfaces. Yes, it's not easy to imagine a small rear-wheel-drive coupe transformed into an all-terrain vehicle, but apparently it was possible.

For this, new rear and front bumpers were needed, some tweaks in the suspension and off-road tires, in addition to LED headlights on the roof and at the front. This was the result:

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