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Nissan Releases Special Edition 40th Anniversary 370Z

 
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Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary

HI-RES GALLERY: Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary

The original Z was sold in October 1969 in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z and was also exported to the U.S. as the Datsun 240Z that same year. Since this year Nissan has been building and selling the newest Z, the 370Z, which is now the 40th year for the Z line of sport coupes and convertibles.

The Z car has been an overwhelming success for Nissan, with more than 1,685,000 models in five different generations being sold over that time.

Nissan is now celebrating the 40th anniversary milestone with the launch of a special edition 370Z Coupe that goes on sale next spring (the first Datsun 240Z actually went on sale in the U.S. on October 22 1969).

The special edition model is based on the Touring spec of the regular 370Z and comes with a six-speed manual transmission and Nissan’s nifty Synchro-Rev automatic rev-matching function. The car also gets a limited-slip differential, bigger brakes than the regular model and 19-inch Rays forged wheels. Special touches include red leather trim, red stitching throughout the cabin and a number of commemorative plaques. Finally, the car’s exterior is also finished in a unique "40th Quartz" paint scheme.

Pricing will be revealed closer to its arrival at dealerships across the country next spring.

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Comments (5)

  1. By IGT Posted: 10/15/2009 9:26am PDT

    so basically, you can keep your 370z and just wait for the part numbers for the brakes and the limited slip. If you really wanted the overpriced OEM parts that is. To keep these editions valuable, a paint scheme and some brakes isn't enough to get people to want it. It has to be able to differntiate itself 10 years from now, via different styling, addtional flair that isn't easy to come by. Like a carbon fiber roof for instance.
     
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  2. By  hoodia Posted: 12/5/2009 1:34am PST

    Strictly eye candy and nothing more? What a lost opportunity for a great model and anniversary.
     
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  3. By  jeux ps2 Posted: 12/9/2009 2:01am PST

    I really like the new 370Z. I’m glad the uped the HP by 30 and designed it just a bit different than the 350z. Nice overall change.
     
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  4. By GNK Posted: 3/20/2010 9:10am PDT

    Bought the 40th anniversary 370Z and love it. Drives and handles very well. Loads of compliments on the looks. Worth the investment so far.
     
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  5. By Jay01 Posted: 3/28/2010 8:53pm PDT

    FIRST OFF! I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 40TH 370Z AND PAID 38K OUT THE DOOR! MAN! THIS CAR BREAKS NECKS! YOU JUST CANT PAINT IT AND PLACE SOME RED AFTER MARKET BRAKE CALIPERS AND EXPECT THE SAME VALUE...LOL....THAT GUYS COMMENT WAS FUNNY! THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH PLAQUES FROM THE ENGINE TO THE BUMPER ABOUT ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY. THERES EVEN A PLAQUE THAT HAS 370Z 40TH ANNIVERSARY FROM "1969-2010" IF THAT DOES MAKE IT A RARE EDITION TO THE NISSAN FAMILY, I DONT KNOW WHAT DOES.
    Worth the money if you can afford it... And I can!
     
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