Forty years ago on Oct. 20, 1969, the Datsun 240Z arrived in North America as an affordable sports car that could be driven by anyone with $3,626. Nissan today is celebrating the 40 years of sports car leadership with the new limited edition 370Z “40th Anniversary” model; of course, pricing is no longer set at $3,626.
The Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition is based on the 332-hp 3.7L V6 370Z Coupe Touring model equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and a Sport Package, which includes are favorite SynchroRev Match system, a front chin spoiler, a rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch Ray forged aluminum-alloy wheels and a viscous limited-slip differential. It also adds a premium “40th Quartz” exterior color and red leather interior.
Additional features include a high-luster smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badging on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace. Inside it gets 40th Anniversary seatback and floormat embroidery, red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, smooth leather steering wheel and with red stitching and a plaque. It also comes with a 40th Anniversary Z commemorative premium satin car cover.
Pricing details will be announced closer to launch date next spring.
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