A Japanese Mustang ! ! ?

[Stangra]

This one caught me eye and I couldn't help sharing. Surely some reactions will be expressed.
Myself, I don't think makes for a very good looking Mustang but...
What an improvement for the Mazda !

Ford Mustang Mazda GT350 Looks Like Japanese Muscle in Quick Rendering

No, the world hasn't gone mad. Instead, this rendering, which places the front end of a Mazda on the Ford Mustang, can be considered a doodle, perhaps a way to pass the time until the 2022 launch of the pony's next generation.

www.autoevolution.com

 

[Ludachris]

What an improvement for the Mazda !

☝ what he said.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Oh, I'm turning Japaneser, I'm turning Japaneser, really think so!

 

[1 old racer]

What!!!!!!

 

[ChrisM]

Just to be clear, this isn't a thing that's happening. It's just a "what if" sketch.

That said, it's pretty wild how closely some of the older Japanese sports cars I've seen around here resemble pony cars. It's really neat considering the engineering differences and I'd totally be on board to add some to my collection someday.

 

[TMSBOSS]

When I was stationed in Japan. Locals all HotrodEd 2.0 engines. Same today?

 

[ChrisM]

When I was stationed in Japan. Locals all HotrodEd 2.0 engines. Same today?

I'm actually not sure. The car culture here is...interesting...and I can't really wrap my head around it. I think in some ways people use it as a way to showcase individuality in a culture that vigorously enforces conformity, so it creates some very outlandish trends.

 

[Scootsmcgreggor]

Honestly the Ecoboost mustang feels like a Japanese sports car to me. It’s like the progression of the Nissan S15 Silvia that Nissan never made.

The copy in this article is not important, just check out the pics. There are many similarities between S15’s and S550’s. Both look damn good for starters.

Resurrecting Simple Style With An S15 Silvia - Speedhunters

The car in this article is a S15 Nissan Silvia Spec-S. For anyone not familiar with these cars, the Spec-S signifies that this model has the naturally aspirated version of Nissan’s famed SR20 motor, in this case the SR20DE. The blue car in this story is actually Cole’s second S15; the first car...

www.speedhunters.com

Also since were talking Japanese cars check this thing out at Mosport doing 1.16’s. Not built in Japan but pretty damn cool and it MOVES. Video is definitely worth a watch.

 

[Dave_W]

For a Japanese ponycar, I've always liked the Dodge Conquest TSi / Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R (the widebody models). Those box flares are awesome. The whole car just looks mean and fast. Similar shape as a Supra of the same vintage, but turned up to 11.

 

[ChrisM]

Honestly the Ecoboost mustang feels like a Japanese sports car to me. It’s like the progression of the Nissan S15 Silvia that Nissan never made.

The copy in this article is not important, just check out the pics. There are many similarities between S15’s and S550’s. Both look damn good for starters.

Also since were talking Japanese cars check this thing out at Mosport doing 1.16’s. Not built in Japan but pretty damn cool and it MOVES. Video is definitely worth a watch.

There's a couple of pristine examples running around on base here, very similar to that Speedhunters post. They're probably my favorite, though I don't know much about them. The S15s and the RX7s I see around here are usually the most tasteful and least outrageously modified cars around here, so I enjoy seeing them.

 

[mwjscn]

That said, it's pretty wild how closely some of the older Japanese sports cars I've seen around here resemble pony cars.

Definitely.

 

[TMSBOSS]

I'm actually not sure. The car culture here is...interesting...and I can't really wrap my head around it.

When I was in Oki the "Hot Ticket" was a full 2 liter twin cam. The folks who drove them were....Unique. I had a 7.0 liter chevy there and they would all look, smile but never crank up and come out to play.....strange.

 

[302BOB]

be afraid..be very afraid comes to mind..big wink....................

 

[TMSBOSS]

Likely. As ChrisM mentioned above. The folks with the "Hotrods" were a unique crew.

 

[302BOB]

speed fuels adrenaline and vice versa............just know your limits and you will be fine, where ever you are............................

 

[gut]

Rocket bunny s14 (240SX) looks very much like an American car.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

The Japanese machines of the 60s and 70s mirrored a lot of the style of the US and Europe ( much like we saw later with cars from S. Korea and very much today from China ) so mwjscn hit it on the button for the look they often went after. Even though my first car was a rare 1969 Datsun 2000 with the competition package ( 150hp instead of 135 ) I was not impressed with how much a Celica GT looked like a 69 Mustang. Over the years we have all noticed how the American Style has influenced vehicles elsewhere, so considering that there has been a bit of a change to modding machines with a bit of Japanese flavor shows that the Automobile is very much an International Design element today. My son has an EV0 9 , with some minor styling changes and of course it came with a big wing ( removed now , because he runs a class in SCCA that does not allow wings ) and we have to all admit it is now very much a concept we all view as an upgraded mod. Canards, side splitters, wings and more , have been promoted in Japan for years, partly because the cars may not have rumbling V8 power due to government regulation, but drifting or going around corners could be achieved with downforce. The movement of performance enthusiasts Worldwide, has made the need for speed culture of today , better, imho.

PS - my Datsun 2000 consumed clutches like they were a daily meal , because the same one was used for the 90HP 1600 and the 135HP 2000 model. What I did not find out until later , after I sold it to my mom ( I needed our 1963 VW Camper for College Interests, ha ) that if you had the Competition model it was assume you would put in a heavy duty clutch , but when you did not know and the Dealership was not aware you just bought another. I should have known something was wrong , as I never got beaten by a 240Z , which also had 150 hp. I would give anything to have that rocket roadster today.