Well, that is what I think at least. These pics don’t really show it so clearly, but take a look at an S15 Nissan Silvia in the flesh, and the front end / light cluster “frowning mono-brow” look is remarkably similar to the face of the new Ferrari 458 Italia.

The Ferrari looks meaner, as well it should costing many bucket-loads of pachinko winnings more than the Nissan, but the underlying concept is the same, surely? Take a look and see what you think:

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Nissan Silvia S15
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Wannabe Nissan Silvia

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