The following letter was sent from Nissan to all U.S. Nissan dealers:
Forty years ago this month, the Z car made its introduction to the North American market. Delivering world-class performance, the original Datsun 240Z was stylish and affordable – with a purchase price of just $3,626. The Z has changed throughout the years, and through its six generations it has solidified itself as an iconic sports car. And its value formula, strengthened by its unmatched performance, style and segment leadership, remains stronger than ever.To honor the original 240Z and commemorate the outstanding heritage of the Z, Nissan is proud to announce the introduction of a 40th Anniversary Z. Available in spring of 2010, the 40th Z will be a limited edition model of 1,000 units. The objectives of celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Z with this special edition are to:
• reinforce Nissan’s historical commitment to performance, design and value
• appeal to enthusiasts who appreciate the strong heritage of the Z
• create demand and “pride of ownership” through a unique spec offering
• appeal to enthusiasts who appreciate the strong heritage of the Z
• create demand and “pride of ownership” through a unique spec offering
The 40th Anniversary model will be a single spec model based on the Touring 6M/T trim with Sport Package, and it will include the following unique features:
• exterior: premium and unique exterior color (40th Graphite), premium smoke wheel finish,
red brake calipers and 40th badging on the rear deck lid
• interior: red leather seats with 40th logo embossed, red door panel inserts, red stitching on
console, smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, premium quality floor
mats embroidered with the 40th logo and 40th Anniversary plaques located on the interior of
the vehicle and on the strut tower brace in the engine compartment
• customer amenities: special fitted car cover with 40th Anniversary embroidery,
congratulatory letter from NNA executive and professional portfolio to display a certificate of
ownership
red brake calipers and 40th badging on the rear deck lid
• interior: red leather seats with 40th logo embossed, red door panel inserts, red stitching on
console, smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching, premium quality floor
mats embroidered with the 40th logo and 40th Anniversary plaques located on the interior of
the vehicle and on the strut tower brace in the engine compartment
• customer amenities: special fitted car cover with 40th Anniversary embroidery,
congratulatory letter from NNA executive and professional portfolio to display a certificate of
ownership
40th Anniversary edition pricing will be announced at a time closer to start of sales. Allocation of the 40th will be based strictly on twelve month Z coupe and roadster sales ending October ‘09; dealers should begin to see their allocation volumes in November ’09. The anniversary models will be built in January ’10 and should be available for retail sale in the spring of 2010.
Here’s to the 40th,
Rich Latek
Director, CMM
Director, CMM
Quoted from Cartech blog:
by Wayne Cunningham
The 370Z might get extra boost from an electric motor, if the rumors are true.(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET)
Rumors running around the Internet suggest that Nissan will offer a hybrid version of its 370Z sports car somewhere around 2012. Currently, Nissan's only hybrid is the Altima sedan, with a power train licensed from Toyota. But Nissan has long promised a car with a hybrid system developed in-house, and showed off a concept car that would use this system, the Essence, at the Geneva auto show. The first production car featuring Nissan's own hybrid system should be based on the Infiniti M45, expected to come out in 2010. Nissan has been working on lithium ion battery development in partnership with NEC.
The 370Z hybrid could be the first hybrid sports car, although Honda has been working on its own CR-Z, which should come out as a sporty but compact hybrid. Even if Honda beats Nissan to the punch, a 370Z hybrid would be more powerful and likely have better handling, if our experience with the 2009 Nissan 370Z is any indication. According to the rumors, the 370Z hybrid would use the same 3.7-liter V-6 as the standard version, but would get extra boost from an electric motor. The car is supposed to also have plug-in capability, and use similar battery technology to that which Nissan is developing for its pure electric vehicle.
(Source: 370Z.com)
Looking for some great pics of the Nissan 370Z Roadster? Here they are:
Article from The New York Times:
Is it real? Yes, and no surprise there. With the coupe making its debut about a year ago, the roadster’s arrival was inevitable.
What they said: “The new 370Z Roadster lives in the same sweet spot of performance, style and value that the Z Coupe does,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager of Nissan division. “Open-air driving just begs for open roads and the new 370Z convertible is the perfect companion.”
What they didn’t say: The Roadster seems to have put on a few pounds. Quite a lot of structural reinforcement was needed to achieve the necessary chassis stability and body rigidity. The hood, door panels and trunk lid are aluminum to help offset some of that bulk.
What makes it tick? The same 332-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 in the coupe, mated to a 7-speed automatic or a SynchroRev Match 6-speed manual. The Roadster gets 25 m.p.g. on the highway, a slight drop from the 26 m.p.g. coupe.
How much, how soon? No pricing yet, but convertibles usually carry a premium of about $6,000 above the coupes, which now start at $30,000. It’ll be at dealers in time for fall-color drives.
How’s it look? A topless Z? The premise sounds tantalizing. But a soft top is hard to execute without spoiling the coupe’s synergistic shape. This version does a better job than previous iterations of the Z convertible. To be safe, stylingwise, just leave the top down.
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