Autech – Gavia

Vehicle Overview

Back in 1991, Autech (the then-growing aftermarket sportcar brand of Nissan) had a car built and designed with Zagato styling. The Autech/Nissan/Zagato Gavia. It was the only Nissan that Zagato ever worked on.

It was based on the Leopard, but with a VG30DETT engine out of a 300ZX. This was when Nissan was putting their 280hp (closer to 300) VG30DETT in just about everything, and seriously considering a high-performance mid-engine sports car on par with the NSX. Success of the Skyline and 300ZX and changing regulations ended the need.

Later, Zagato and Nissan would end up in lawsuits over the use of the “Z” Logo in the 350Z.