Nissan Allowed Its Students to Create Anything They Desired, and This Is What Resulted | Carscoops

Nissan Allowed Its Students to Create Anything They Desired, and This Is What Resulted | Carscoops

      Three custom cars created by students aim to shine with vintage aesthetics, Silvia engine power, and a reimagined Skyline R30 at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon.

      Nissan students have crafted three retro-mod customs for the Tokyo Auto Salon.

      One of them is a modified March designed to mimic a 1960s Nissan Bluebird.

      Another build features a Datsun Sunny Coupe, equipped with flared wheel arches, new wheels, and a Silvia engine.

      Nissan will showcase these three modified vehicles next month at the Tokyo Auto Salon, all crafted not by experienced engineers, but by students from its automotive colleges in Japan.

      These creations won't be headed to the market, but that’s not the main focus. Each car takes inspiration from a classic Nissan model, merging heritage design with modern tweaks in an enjoyable and technically impressive way.

      Retro Transformation with a Unique Approach

      The first car is based on a Nissan March, also known as the Micra in some regions, although it might be hard to recognize initially. This version has been reshaped to reflect the style of an early-1960s Bluebird, exchanging compact hatchback features for a touch of nostalgia.

      It was reworked by students at the Nissan Kyoto Automobile College, specifically those in the automotive maintenance and customization department.

      The students aimed to create a car appealing to women, using a vibrant Sky Mirage blue paint with a contrasting white roof. The original front of the March has been replaced with a new hood, grille, headlights, and bumpers that resemble the classic Bluebird.

      Datsun Coupe with Flair

      Another team from the same Kyoto campus took a different approach, starting with a Datsun Sunny Coupe. They reimagined it with custom parts, including prominently flared wheel arches and a new set of aftermarket wheels. The body has been repainted in a striking red that reflects the car's bold new character.

      The modifications extend beyond the exterior, as the original engine was swapped for Nissan’s SR20, the renowned twin-cam four-cylinder engine associated with the S15 generation Silvia.

      Skyline with Student Style

      Completing this trio is a customized R30 Skyline, created by students enrolled in the automotive maintenance and car body master program at Nissan Aichi Automotive College. This project took only two and a half months to finish, yet the outcome appears anything but hurried.

      The Skyline now features a red-and-black color scheme and a significantly modified body kit. Key details include an oversized front splitter and a towering rear wing, contributing to an aggressive look that can't be overlooked.

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Nissan Allowed Its Students to Create Anything They Desired, and This Is What Resulted | Carscoops

Three custom cars created by students aim to capture attention with their vintage design, Silvia engine performance, and a revamped Skyline R30 set for the Tokyo Auto Salon.