Not a duel between them....but does anyone else think they look very similar?

do u have pics of them that we can compare?

None on hand. Basically I'm thinking side view....long front end, fender flares, short/rounded tail, convertible two seater.

http://www.geocities.com/Phattcars8/cobra11.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/Phattcars/z35.jpg
Also notice the fender vents.

http://www.geocities.com/Phattcars24/z333.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/Phattcars/cobra7.jpg

I think there slightly the same, but the Cobra has that huge-ass rollbar and the Z3 is a pretty small car. The front is in no way the same but, I see where you're coming from. :)

Yeah, they're not identical by any means, but I just see so much influence from the Cobra.