Infiniti G35 Coupe Turned Into Retro-Modern Nissan Z

The connection between the Infiniti and Nissan is pretty obvious, prompting some interesting mashups. However, the pictured Infiniti Coupe took it to another level, infusing elements from the original Nissan Z into a bespoke kit.

The modified vehicle was showcased by a company called VRP at the 14th Nostalgic 2Days exhibit held in Japan on February 18 and 19. While we don’t have information on the build, it is clearly based on the Infiniti G35 Coupe (2002-2007) which was the more premium sibling of the Nissan 350Z (2002-2008).

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The Infiniti is virtually unrecognizable when looked at the front, thanks to the redesigned nose. The front end is referencing the original Nissan Fairlady Z (1969-1978), creating a reverse restomod effect. It features wing-mounted mirrors, round LED headlights, a sharp nose with the Nissan emblem, a larger-than-usual grille that is more similar to the latest Nissan Z, and a pronounced chin on the bumper sending Fast and Furious vibes.

Admittedly, there are some issues in integrating the shark nose with the bonnet as proven by the offset shut lines. Also, things do not look smooth between the flared fenders and the bumper, where the difference in the incline forced designers to add extra intakes below the old-school indicators.

VRP only published a single shot of the unconventional exhibit, but we found more footage from the TAKEaSHOT YouTube channel that visited the show. The profile and rear end appear to be carried over from the original G35, and we suspect that the 3.5-liter V6 remains under the bonnet. It is not clear if the car has any mechanical modifications, but the stock V6 produced 280 hp (209 kW / 284 PS). Interestingly, the modded Infiniti was exhibited next to its source of inspiration, making the difference in the proportions quite obvious – in favor of the classic Fairlady Z of course.

The Infiniti Z reverse restomod is most likely a one-off build. The fact that we didn’t find it listed on VRP’s inventory could mean it has been already sold to a customer. Would you fancy a similar bodykit for your own G35?