FRANKLIN, Tennessee — The 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition, which will be limited to a run of 1,000 units, will start at $39,580 when it goes on sale in the spring. The price includes a $720 destination charge.
The special model is created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Datsun 240Z. It uses the 370Z Touring model as a base and is equipped with a sport package and six-speed manual transmission in addition to special equipment. The 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring model starts at $36,850, including shipping.
The 40th Anniversary model adds a premium "40th Quartz" anniversary color and red leather interior. Other details include red brake calipers, 40th Anniversary badges inside and out, and a satin car cover.
Power comes from a 332-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine. The special model is available only with the six-speed manual transmission.
Inside Line says: Not a huge premium to pay over the 370Z Touring model and aimed squarely at those who are nostalgic for the old Datsun 240Z. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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cino_iconic says:
01:46 PM, 12/10/2009
athens@ "No matter the improvements the simple fact is sales of the 350Z are substantially poorer than the 350Z which it replaced."
Dude what are you talking about? I don't get it. anyway I prefer a Nismo version over this Anniversary Edition.
bryan1280 says:
12:19 PM, 12/10/2009
Well said First Class, Well said indeed.
athens says:
11:31 AM, 12/10/2009
Miss Lienert,
$3000 "is not a huge premium" for absolutely nothing more than mere badging? Really? By which definition of "huge premium"?
No matter the improvements the simple fact is sales of the 350Z are substantially poorer than the 350Z which it replaced. Issuing "commemorative" packages (which are not true NISMO cars) at $40,000 isn't going to help matters.
firstclass says:
10:43 AM, 12/10/2009
The 370z is a great car but it will never connect with the original 240z. watching the z evolve has been an emotional rollercoaster ride for many of us. Starting life with the attractive lightweight peoples racer reminiscent of the jag E-type and then evolving into the horrible 1984-88 300zx that was more of a grand tourer than a no nonsense sports car. I like everyone else was impressed when Nissan introduced the new 300zx in 89, which recaptured everything we loved about the original 240 but managed to keep its creature comforts intact.
My heart sank when in 03 the 350z hit the market and was heavier than a Corvette and styled like an Audi TT. The buzz over the car was ridicules seeing how the car had once again transformed into a grand tourer, being larger, heavier, and emphasizing comfort over straight-out performance. Now again it's trying to connect with its performance heritage... but now I'm becoming sick of this ride. They lift my spirits just to drop me again and again. The z has to have one of the most painful identity crises in automotive history. I don't know why I can't bring myself to hate the Z.