Nissan 90s Week: Inno64 Nissan Fairlady Z (Z32) a.k.a Nissan 300ZX
There are two generations of 300ZX, the 1983 model (the Z31), and the 1989 model (the Z32). And this is the Z32.
I love how Inno64 uses a plain Yellow and the Fairlady Z logo on its packaging. Recently they are often released many first tooling or casting with not period-correct colors like midnight purple. But I decided patiently wait for the yellow or red original stock and historic color.
In Japan, all the Z cars were released as Fairlady Z. While in the rest of the world, this Z32 Fairlady Z is more known as Nissan 300ZX. Finally, Inno64 released this mini-scale model, because the closest 1/64 models I have are the Konami version and Tomica Premium version, which are I dissatisfied with.
This model is a Nissan-licensed product. It’s a perfect time for Inno64 to release this model, especially the yellow version because the recently released 2023 Nissan Z design is inspired by the early 240Z and this 300ZX.
This model has a removable Targa roof and its fuel door location is behind the rear wheels. So this is the 3-door Targa model with 2+2 seats. The other model is the 3-door 2-seat coupe and 2-door convertible.
To know its engine we could check the rear emblem. There’s no Twin Turbo logo in there, so this is the naturally aspirated or NA version with a VG30DE engine, not DETT or Twin Turbo version.
(VG=V6, 30= 3.0 L displacement, D=DOHC, E=EFI, TT=Twin Turbo)
Its width and volume look perfect, very representing its famous character (or disadvantage?) as a heavy car. Its body shape is very realistic and accurate with many body lines and carved details.
Its headlight details are great, but the black frames around the projector lamp make the headlight look tinted unlike the real one. Fun fact, somehow Lamborghini use this headlight on their Diablo and covered the Nissan logo with some strip. Unlike its great headlights, the fog and signal lamps are a bit suck and unrealistic. But thankfully the Z logo, grille, and air holes are quite neat.
The rubber wheels are great, with accurate 300ZX original 5 spokes rims, and rolling smoothly. Its base is pretty detailed with its dual exhaust pipes painted in silver. I love how Inno64 always puts the car model, scale, production info, and logo neatly on their base.
Its side view is perfect, with a nice side mirror and a real reflective layer on it. The black frames are perfect, this car has frameless door windows and the fake pillar B looks like its real version that would also open with the door. The interior is a bit hard to see since it’s all in plain black.
The top view is also amazing. The windshield looks perfect with detailed wipers. The Targa rooftop indeed looks like made from separated components. The rear window has a very detailed wiper and defogger.
The rear view is also satisfying. The iconic 90s rear lamps are executed perfectly, with a detailed tiny Nissan Fairlady Z emblem. The rear spoiler and the bumper are also perfectly shaped. The silver dual exhausts are cool, with detailed painting through the underbody. Many diecast reviewers said that this is another emblem or logo, but actually, this is the retractable radio antenna housing.
This is the first car that uses CAD and Supercomputer (Cray-2) in its design process. The all-wheel steering technology Super HICAS from Nissan Skyline is also applied to this car.
Overall this is an awesome model from Inno64. As a Nissan enthusiast, I recommend this particular model. The red one has less contrast on its red rear lamps and the purple one is not period correct, plus this stock version not only has real paint and actual rims, but also additional bonus wheels.
This writing was extracted from my YouTube video’s narration.
Music by Mark Generous — Peace And Quiet — https://thmatc.co/?l=DB77CB0E
