The maxima (VQ30 engine, predecessor of the VQ35) redlines at exactly the same point.

but there are plenty of pickups before the redline cuz the max scoots.

 

The tailights remind me a little of the Acura CL. The front looks like a Celica. Maybe they just pieced it all together from different parts from different cars.

 

Whereas I tend to agree that the new Z does borrow a lot of styling cues from other cars (Celica, TT, 911, CL, SC430, the previous Z, etc). . .

The styling is either a "love it" or "hate it" look. . . That being said, I think its stunning. . . IMO, it has a very agressive look and the curves work. . .

Nissan WILL sell a lot of these cars (especially to die hard Z enthusiasts). . . And if the performance numbers (i.e., power to weight, 0-60, 1/4 mile, etc) are exceptional, Nissan may be able to challenge the Chevy Z06 as the best "economical" near exotic supercar. . .