The Nissan Stelvio Zagato Looks Like It Came From Mars And Landed On Earth

BY Brad Anderson | Posted on

The Nissan Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1 is perhaps one of the strangest vehicles ever to come out from a Japanese automaker.

The sports coupe was built by Nissan subsidiary Autech and designed by Italian coachbuilder Zagato. While it’s based around the Nissan Leopard, also known as the Infiniti M30, production of the Autech Zagato Stelvio was capped to just 104 units worldwide. One of these examples is currently for sale on eBay and located in Philadelphia.

It is the unique bodywork of the 1990 Autech Zagato Stelvio which immediately makes it stand out from any other Nissan or Zagato product. The front incorporates a weird fascia with a small front grille while the hood and front quarter panels are dominated by huge bulges housing the wing mirrors.

Yes, this coupe from 1990 didn’t have traditional wing mirrors and hit the market three decades before models like the Audi e-tron SUV followed suit without wing mirrors on the doors or A-pillars.

The weird looks continue at the side with thin B- and C-pillars as well as hub caps which incorporate NACA ducts into their design. If you can look past the curious design, you’ll be pleased to know that the Zagato Stelvio is powered by a punchy V6 engine delivering 280 hp mated to a four-speed ZF transmission.

This particular example is chassis number 56 and has 72,000 miles (115 km/h) under its belt. Despite that, the asking price sits at $49,500, meaning you could buy a lightly-used BMW M2 for roughly the same.

It may not be cheap but it is unique and that has to count for something, right?

Thou Shall Not Overpass: Transporter Misjudges Height, Car On Top Gets Smashed

Following the crash, debris scattered across all Northbound lanes of I-95, near Norwalk, Connecticut.
$465k GEV Patagonia Is The Best Way To Travel The World On Four Wheels

The GEV Patagonia can use many different chassis configurations and is a small home on off-road wheels.
Watch The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Put Its 630 HP To Good Use

The issue with the range-topping GT 4-Door Coupe is not power, but finding a straight long enough to unleash it.
The Nissan Stelvio Zagato Looks Like It Came From Mars And Landed On Earth

This rare Nissan Stelvio Zagato has an asking price of almost $50,000.
2020 Corvette C8 Spied As NY Auto Show Debut Appears Unlikely

The 2020 Corvette was a no show in Detroit and it doesn’t appear GM has any major introductions planned for New Year.
How Does The BMW M2 Competition Perform Against Its M4 Sibling?

The BMW M2 Competition uses a de-tuned engine from the regular BMW M4.
Video Captures Father Pushing Daughter Out Of Way Of Oncoming Car

A quick thinking father saved his daughter from a hit and run driver.
First 2020 Toyota Supra Rolls Off Production Line, U.S. Deliveries Start This Summer

The first 2020 Toyota Supra is a one-off model that was auctioned for $2.1 million earlier this year.
New Ford Bronco To Have Removable Doors And Roof, 4-Door Model Also Coming

Ford’s upcoming Bronco will be an even closer Wrangler rival than previously thought.
Check Out Tesla’s Enhanced Summoning In Action With A Pair Of Model 3s

Tesla Enhanced Summon means you can control your Tesla with an app.