JP: Have there been any significant changes in the way cars are designed since the 350Z? Any dramatic leaps forward that have allowed you to be more creative, for instance?
RR: My expertise isn't so much in the manufacturing, but I know our plants are really efficient and we're always trying to find new ways to a better process. Really, most of the new 370Z has to do with proportional changes, which is really new. That the Z went to a smaller, lighter car is huge I think. It really shows that Nissan is huge into making cars you really want to drive.
JP: If you're a young designer out there that one day wants to design the next 370Z, do you have any words for them?
RR: If you love art, sketching, and cars, just put your heart and soul into it. You have to put your whole being into it and immerse yourself into it, and really go for your dreams. And it might happen!
photo:Bertrand Godin, Philippe Champoux
RR: My expertise isn't so much in the manufacturing, but I know our plants are really efficient and we're always trying to find new ways to a better process. Really, most of the new 370Z has to do with proportional changes, which is really new. That the Z went to a smaller, lighter car is huge I think. It really shows that Nissan is huge into making cars you really want to drive.
JP: If you're a young designer out there that one day wants to design the next 370Z, do you have any words for them?
RR: If you love art, sketching, and cars, just put your heart and soul into it. You have to put your whole being into it and immerse yourself into it, and really go for your dreams. And it might happen!
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| 2009 Nissan 370Z |
photo:Bertrand Godin, Philippe Champoux
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