“Since the original 1970 Z® was first introduced our goal has always been to keep the design moving forward. The changes for 2013, though subtle, go a long way in enhancing its dynamic appearance inside and out,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc.

The updates for the 2013 model year include:

• Refreshed front fascia with vertical LED daytime running lights
• Red reflector added to rear fascia (replaces previous black center cover)
• Revised 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (Sport Package equipped models)
• New 18-inch wheels for 370Z Coupe
• Red-finished brake calipers (Sport Package equipped models)
• Dark-finish fuel gauge trim
• Euro-tuned shock absorbers (Sport Package equipped models)
• And two new exterior colors – Magma Red and Midnight Blue

For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will be available again in Coupe, Roadster and NISMO Z trim levels.

Power for the 2013 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster still comes from a 3.7 liter V6 making 332-hp mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic. The 2013 Nissan NISMO 370Z gets an upgraded 3.7 liter DOHC V6 engine matched to a H-configured exhaust system, muffler tuning and an upgraded ECM – helping it pump out 350-hp and 276 lb-ft of torque. The NISMO is only available with a 6-speed manual.

Prices will be announced closer to June.

- By: Omar Rana

At the 2012 Chicago Auto Show next week, Nissan will be debuting the 2013 Nissan 370Z. As the name suggests the 370Z will continue on with its 332-hp 3.7 liter V6 engine, which is not a bad thing at all.

What you can expect is some subtle design changes to the front and back – but you shouldn’t expect a total redesign.

We’ll have more details from Chicago next week.

- By: Omar Rana

The track ready 370Z Nismo RC is based on the street legal Z but has been prepared for the track but is significantly lighter and fitted with a FIA-compliant roll cage, fire extinguisher, racing seat and numerous NISMO performance upgrades. The model has been built to conform to International FIA GT4 and World Challenge GTS class specifications.

Power still comes from the 3.7 liter Nissan VQ37VHR engine making 355-hp and 276 lb-ft of torque. The track-ready model gets a NISMO race exhaust, NISMO tuned ECM, high capacity NISMO clutch, flywheel, engine oil, transmission and differential coolers and a Recaro racing seat with 6-point racing harness. The best part? It weighs in at 2,954 lbs.

If you end up buying one, Nissan Motorsports provides an easy way to race its 370Z in a competitive professional racing series. You can contact them at 1 (888) 833-3225 or send e-mail inquiries to nmc.race@nissan-usa.com.

- By: Omar Rana

Power for the 2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe and 370Z Roadster models still comes from the wonderful 3.7 liter DOHC V6 making 332-hp. Both are available  with a choice of a 6-speed manual with the optional SynchroRev Match synchronized Downshift Rev Matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching. An oil cooler has been added for the 2012 model year as standard.

2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe MSRP:

2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster MSRP:

The hardcore 2012 Nissan NISMO 370Z price starts at $40,830 and gives you a nice 350-hp upgrade along with racing-inspired exterior and interior. The NISMO 370Z also gets a specially tuned suspension and unique super-lightweight forged alloy wheels.

- By: Omar Rana

The California Air Resources Board maintains a very strict approach to its emissions control and has therefore set the standard throughout the country. Sillen is the first to meet those standards, as well.

This kit features a Vortech V-3 Centrifugal Supercharger unit, complete system with a vorteh V-.3 Centrifugal Super Charger Unit, and a cast aluminum intake manifold.

On the 370Z, the Stillen kit takes the 332-hp stock V6 and turns out over 500-hp from it.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Nissan has just announced that it will be releasing a special edition of the 370Z to commemorate their global success in GT racing and 40 years of the Z in the United Kingdom.

“The 370Z is an iconic sports car and the GT Edition underlines its appeal to enthusiasts everywhere,” said Pierre Loing, Vice President Product Planning, Nissan International SA. “The combination of outstanding performance and the dramatic looks of this very special 370Z more than lives up to the heritage of its illustrious forebear while its strong links to the race track shows its true pedigree.”

Click here for more news on the Nissan 370Z.

Called the Nissan 370Z GT Edition, the race-themed limited edition coupe is given three special body colors with unique GT stripes and anthracite-colored 19-inch RAYS forged alloys. The colors offered are Pearl White, Kuro Metallic Black, and Black rose. Additionally, the GT Edition receives a reworked suspension that helps improve ride comfort and high-speed handling and stability thanks to Nissan’s Technical Centre Europe or NTCE. Equipment-wise, the Nissan 370Z GT Edition receives a rear view camera with the Premium Connect sat-nav and a new tire-pressure monitoring system.

The 370Z GT Edition will be available through select dealers throughout the UK with deliveries beginning at the turn of June this year and bases at £35,000.

Nissan 370Z GT Edition:

- By: Chris Chin

Nissan ESFLOW Concept

We’re looking forward to the next-generation Z from Nissan and according to latest rumors, the sports car may go hybrid. According to sources, Nissan fully understands that the Z must evolve if it plans on staying on top of its rivals. Part of that evolution may include hybrid power that catches the interest of environmental friendly sports car drivers (we didn’t know there was such a thing).

If the next-generation Nissan Z does go the hybrid route, it is likely to use the system currently found in the Infiniti M 35h Hybrid. The setup, which consists of a 3.5L V6 engine with an electric-motor, produces 360-hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. In the next Z, the fuel-economy target is set in the neighborhood of 30 mpg and we believe the M 35h’s hybrid setup will definitely help achieve that.

Rumor has it that Nissan is already testing a prototype of the next Z with the M Hybrid’s powertrain in the United States.

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan plans on showing an electric-sports car concept by the names of ESFLOW. The model uses the same setup as the Nissan LEAF and produces enough torque to push the ESFLOW from 0-62 mph in under 5 seconds.

Nissan ESFLOW Concept:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Road&Track

2011 Nissan NISMO 370Z

Nissan has announced pricing details for the complete lineup of the 2011 Nissan 370Z including the 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z, which are on sale now at dealers nationwide.

The 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster models continue to be powered by the 3.7L DOHC V6 engine making 332-hp mated to a choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match synchronized Downshift Rev Matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching. Changes for 2011 are limited to the addition of RearView Monitor to the optional Navigation Package and one new exterior color, Gun Metallic.

The 2011 Nissan NISMO 370Z, once again offers a whopping 350-hp, racing-inspired exterior and interior styling, a specially tuned suspension and unique super-lightweight forged alloy wheels, H-configured exhaust system design, muffler tuning and optimized ECM (Engine Computer Module) control. The Nissan NISMO 370 is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission with standard SynchroRev Match. Changes for 2011 are limited to one new exterior color, Gun Metallic.

2011 Nissan 370Z MSRPs:

2011 Nissan 370Z Lineup:

- By: Omar Rana

Senner Tuning Nissan 370Z

Senner Tuning, a well known German tuning car brand, has put its own spin on the Nissan 370Z, and created what the mod company call the “Asphalt Surfer”.

Inside and out, Senner Tuning has done a really thorough makeover of this sporty Japanese coupe; no area, whether the performance, exterior, or interior, has gone unnoticed. For starters, the 370Z”s ECU has been remapped, along with new sport air fliters, sport exhausts, and cold air intake. The result of this change is 360 hp, up from the 370Z”s stock 332, as well as 295 lb-ft, up from 270 on the standard.

In terms of aesthetic bumps, Senner offers light-alloy 20″ “Tusnami” wheels in white or black, as well as a sport suspension to lower the stance of the car as a whole. In addition, both the 370″s B-pillars and interface can receive a carbon-fiber redo. Finally, and perhaps most interestingly, the 370 can be given Gullwing doors upon entry. None of this is cheap, but for the true car lover no cost is too much. If you love your 370Z, this might be a package worth looking into.

Follow the jump for the high-res image gallery.

Senner Tuning Nissan 370Z:

- By: Zain Haq

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

We will see a lot of sharing going on as a result of the strategic alliance between Renault/Nissan and Daimler AG. Reports suggest that Renault/Nissan will be supplying 3, 4-cylinder gasoline engines and electric-vehicle technology to Daimler, while Daimler will be handing over 4, 6 and 8-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines in return.

Sources say that Renault/Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is very keen on installing some of Mercedes-Benz’s engines into the next Z sports coupe to meet tight emissions regulations.

Insiders say that Nissan is considering three new engines for the next Z. First on the list is the 3.5L V6 hybrid used in the Mercedes-Benz S400. Second in line is the V6 diesel from the E350 CDI and the 4-cylinder gasoline hybrid system from the E300 Bluetec. Last but not least, Nissan executives are thinking of using the Mercedes-Benz Diesottoe engine, which brings together diesel and gasoline to power vehicles as large as an S-Class sedan from just 1.8L.

- By: Kap Shah

Source: AutoCar

If you live in the UK and are a fan of Top Gear, well, you’re in luck. The team is offering a chance to win a lap around the famous Top Gear track in Surrey in the latest Nissan 370Z.

“Spend the day learning the fastest way around the 2 mile circuit and how to get the maximum performance from the 370Z,” Top Gear says.

Oh and we almost forgot to mention, you’ll be riding shotgun with the man in white; the world’s fastest man-machine; Top Gear’s tame racing driver: The Stig.

- By: Kap Shah

Source: TopGear

Nissan announced today that it celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Z’s First National Championship win with a BRE 370Z. The car will pay homage to the year that Peter Brock”s Southern California-based Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) racing team claimed the first of its two SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) National Championships at Road Atlanta with that first iteration of the now iconic Z-car.

Based on the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition, the BRE 370Z will be unveiled at a BRE Reunion dinner at the Classic Motorsports Mitty at Road Atlanta later next week. Brock, Morton and many of the original BRE team members will be in attendance.

The new BRE 370Z won’t just be a show car but will be built for the track as well.

Stay tuned for the final product.

Make the jump for the press release.

Check out our review of the 2009 Nissan 370Z here.

Refresher: The 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition is based on the 332-hp 3.7L V6 370Z Coupe Touring and features the 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. The special-edition model gets a premium “40th Quartz” exterior color and red leather interior. Other modifications include smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badging on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace. Production will be limited to 1,000 units. Prices start at $38,860.

40th Anniversary Nissan 370Z BRE:

2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition:

Press Release:

Nissan Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Z®”s First National Championship with a BRE 370Z

““ Forty Years After Their Famous Victory in the 240Z, Peter Brock, John Morton and Brock Racing Enterprises Revisit Road Atlanta at The Classic Motorsports Mitty ““

Forty years ago, the Datsun 240Z arrived in North America and changed the sports car landscape forever. That same year Peter Brock”s Southern California-based Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) racing team claimed the first of its two SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) National Championships at Road Atlanta with that first iteration of the now iconic Z®-car. It was the first time in racing history that a Japanese production racer had defeated the long-established champions from Germany and England in head-to-head competition. That championship win, with driver John Morton at the wheel, firmly established the performance and engineering credibility of the popular Z®.

The #46 championship car carried the now famous red, white and blue BRE paint scheme designed by Peter Brock. In recognition of BRE”s multiple championships and the Z®”s first championship, Nissan North America has again teamed with Brock to create an updated rendition of the famous BRE livery, a specially modified 2010 Nissan NISMO 370Z Coupe.

The BRE 370Z will be unveiled at a special BRE Reunion dinner at the Classic Motorsports Mitty at Road Atlanta on Thursday, April 29 and will be displayed throughout the weekend along with a 40th Anniversary Edition 370Z and a large collection of the famous BRE racecars. Brock, Morton and many of the original BRE team members will be in attendance, as the BRE team is being recognized this year as The Mitty”s honored historic racing team.

“To be able to gather with many of my old BRE crew members at Road Atlanta this year is a truly special occasion,” said Brock. “There will be so many race fans of that era who will join us to celebrate, as well as modern vintage teams which will be bringing their own tribute BRE racers to compete on this fabulous circuit.”

The powerful, sculpted shape of the Nissan 370Z gave Brock a dynamic canvas to exercise his design skills and update the BRE livery. He worked closely with the painters to finalize the details and make sure it met his exacting standards. “Because the 370Z has strong, sculpted shapes, I was able to make the livery even bolder and more aggressive,” said Brock. “It was good to be in the paint booth working out the details of the design. I look forward to seeing it in a race track setting at The Mitty.”

The new BRE 370Z is not just a show car, however, it”s built for the track as well. As is appropriate to commemorate the championship car, it was built to current SCCA T2 racecar regulations and will see track duty later this year. It will also be on display at multiple Z® Club events around the country, including ZCon 2010, the annual Z convention, from July 28 to August 1 in Nashville.

About the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition
The 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition starts out as a 370Z Coupe Touring model equipped with manual transmission and Sport Package (including SynchroRev Match™, front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch Rays forged aluminum-alloy wheels and viscous limited-slip differential) and adds a premium “40th Graphite” exterior color and red leather-appointed interior.

Additional exclusive equipment includes a high-luster smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badges on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace. Inside, along with the red leather-appointed seats are red door panel inserts, 40th Anniversary seatback and floor mat embroidery, red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, smooth leather steering wheel with red stitching and a plaque of authenticity. Only 1000 examples of the 40th Anniversary 370Z will be available in the U.S.

- By: Omar Rana

Before its world debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show tomorrow, Nissan today released some brand spankin’ new images of the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition for us to enjoy.

Check out the updates high-res gallery after the jump.

Check out our review of the 2009 Nissan 370Z here.

Refresher: The 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition is based on the 332-hp 3.7L V6 370Z Coupe Touring and features the 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. The special-edition model gets a premium “40th Quartz” exterior color and red leather interior. Other modifications include smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badging on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace. Production will be limited to 1,000 units. Prices start at $38,860.

2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition:

- By: Kap Shah

Just before the end of last year, Nissan unveiled the stateside version of the 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition. At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan will once again celebrate 40 years of the Datsun 240Z with the Euro version, known as the 370Z Black Edition.

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Black Edition, available only as a coupe and gets two metallic shades including black and quartz, dark grey 19″ aluminum forged RAYS wheels, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary emblem on the back door. Inside, the 370Z Black Edition gets red leather & suede trim on the seats and doors with 40th Anniversary logo seats. It also gets a leather wrapped steering wheel with red stitching and red stitching on the centre cluster, centre console and knee pads.

The Black Edition 370Z comes standard with Nissan’s next generation audio and navigation system and a 9.3 gig hard disk drive (HDD).

2010 Nissan 370Z Black Edition:

2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition:

Press Release:

370Z: BACK TO BLACK

Just over 40 years ago a motoring icon was born. As the sixties moved into the 1970s, the Datsun 240Z was launched on the US market. American drivers instantly fell in love with the car and sales in that one market alone regularly topped 50,000 units annually. The Z legend had begun.

Now four decades, six generations and well over a million cars later, Nissan is introducing a special celebratory version of the newest two-seater to wear the famous Z badge – the 370Z.

The 370Z Black Edition marks the 40th anniversary in style. Available from April as a coupé only, and in a limited edition run of just 370 units in Europe, it comes in two distinctive metallic shades: black and quartz. Both paints use Nissan’s pioneering Scratch Shield technology, ‘healing’ the finish in the case of stone chip damage.

Inside the 370Z Black edition there are:

* Unique red leather & suede appointed interior (seats & door trim) with embossed 40th Anniversary logo seats
* Smooth leather wrapped steering wheel with red stitching
* Red stitching on the centre cluster, centre console and knee pads
* Nissan’s Connect Premium state-of-the-art combined touch-screen satellite navigation and audio system with USB connectivity

The exterior of the 370Z Black can be identified thanks to:

* Dark grey 19″ aluminium forged RAYS wheels
* Eye-catching red brake callipers
* 40th Anniversary emblem on the back door

Standard specification means it already has a bespoke BOSE premium audio system, 19-inch forged alloy wheels, Stop/Start button with Nissan’s Intelligent Key and a sporting six speed manual transmission with unique Synchro Rev Control technology. The electronically controlled rev matching system ensures perfect “˜heel and toe’ gear changes every time. A seven-speed automatic version with column-mounted paddle shifts is available as an option.

The Black Edition comes as standard with Nissan’s next generation combined audio and navigation system, offering improved ease-of-operation, new and updated features.

At its heart is a high performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD) navigation system that offers customer audio storage capacity of 9.3GB.

Among the many benefits are vastly extended mapping which now includes Turkey, Eastern Europe and Russia, as well as a new easy to follow 3D navigation guidance with improved graphics and a more realistic depiction of the road and landmarks ahead for many of Europe’s principle cities. The resolution of the new 7 inch screen is up to four times better than the previous generation system.

Real time traffic information is supplied via RDS-TMC, but quicker operation allows the system to offer re-routing in a fraction of the time.

The new generation system uses a touch-screen interface, maximising both ease of use and safety not only for the navigation, but also for other functions such as Bluetooth phone connectivity and entertainment. It is also possible to operate the system using voice recognition.

On-screen instructions can be displayed in eight different languages including English, French, German, Spanish and Italian – while voice recognition is supported in seven – English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch.

The new generation navigation system also allows USB connectivity for portable audio devices. Furthermore, DVDs can be played on the centrally mounted navigation screen (when the car is stationary), while external audio and video devices can be connected via the VTR connections that are found in the central storage box.

In terms of its mechanical specification, the Black Edition matches the standard 370Z. That means a 3.7-litre 24-valve twin cam V6 developing 328PS and a limited top speed of 155mph and a 0-62 mph time of 5.3 seconds (5.6 seconds for the automatic version). The 2010 model year update means the 370Z is now fully compliant with forthcoming Euro 5 emission legislation.

Exemplary levels of handling and grip are assured by the focused rear-wheel drive chassis which features fully independent suspension, powerful upgraded brakes and precise speed sensitive power steering.

Since its launch in June 2009, more than 1,050 examples of the 370Z have been sold across Europe, an exceptional achievement for a niche product in extremely challenging market conditions. The car’s largest market to date has been the UK, followed by France and Germany.

“The “˜story of Z’ is full of positives, with success not just in the sales charts all over the world but on racetracks and at award ceremonies, too. The 370Z Black Edition is a fitting tribute to a great car,” said Vincent Wijnen, Nissan’s European Vice President for Marketing.

Customers can order the 370Z Black Edition from all Nissan High Performance Centres and throughout the dealer network with deliveries starting in April.

Prices start from – £33,645 for the manual and £35,045 for the automatic transmission (prices include £750 showroom tax which comes into effect on 1 April 2010).

- By: Kap Shah

Going on sale early spring 2010, the 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition will carry a starting price tag of $38,860 with a Sport Package and 6-speed manual transmission.

The 40th Anniversary Edition 370Z is based on the 332-hp 3.7L V6 370Z Coupe Touring and features 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 gets a premium “40th Quartz” exterior color and red leather interior. Other special touches include a high-luster smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badging on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace.

Production of the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition will be limited to just 1,000 units.

Check out our review of the 2009 Nissan 370Z here.

Click through for the press release.

2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition:

Press Release:

NISSAN ANNOUNCES U.S. PRICING ON THE 2010 370Z 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

““ Limited Production Z® Coupe, Set for Early Spring On-sale, Priced at $38,860 USD ““

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition, which is scheduled to go on sale in early spring 2010. Created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Datsun 240Z, the 40th Anniversary Edition starts with the 370Z Touring model equipped with Sport Package and 6-speed manual transmission then adds unique special equipment. The Manufacturer”s Suggested Retail Price* (M.S.R.P.) is $38,860 USD. The 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition will be limited to 1,000 units.

Along with the standard 370Z Touring and Sport Package features ““ including SynchroRev Match™, front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch Rays forged aluminum-alloy wheels and viscous limited-slip differential ““ the 40th Anniversary Edition adds a unique, premium “40th Quartz” exterior color and special red leather-appointed interior.

Other exclusive 40th Anniversary Edition equipment includes a high-luster smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badges on the rear hatch and front shock tower brace. Inside, along with the red leather-appointed seats, are red door panel inserts, 40th Anniversary seatback and floormat embroidery, red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, smooth leather steering wheel with red stitching and a plaque of authenticity. Every 40th Anniversary Edition Z® also comes with a special certificate of ownership and commemorative premium satin car cover.

Along with the 40th Anniversary Edition, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe is available in two well-equipped models: 370Z and 370Z Touring and in a special edition NISMO 370Z ““ starting at $29,990 (6MT), $34,660 (6MT) and $39,190 respectively. A 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, with fully automatic cloth convertible top, is also offered, starting at $36,970 (6MT). All prices are USD.

All 2010 Nissan 370Z models are equipped with a standard 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL). The engine is rated at 332-horsepower for the 370 Coupe and 370Z Roadster, while the NISMO 370Z Coupe is tuned to produce 350 horsepower. Buyers also have a choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match™ synchronized downshift rev matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission (NISMO 370Z and 40th Anniversary Package are available with 6-speed manual transmission only). Crisp handling is once again provided by a 4-wheel independent suspension.

Available technology features for 2010 include the enhanced Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, 9.3GB HDD Music Box, USB connectivity and iPod® connection, XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather™ (XM® subscription required, sold separately), automatic phonebook download (select phones) and Bluetooth® Streaming Audio; Nissan Intelligent Key™ and a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

- By: Omar Rana

Nissan today announced the pricing details on the 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe. Whats’s new for the 2010 model year? Nissan says that the 2010 370Z Coupe includes an enhanced navigation system, the addition of heated mirrors and in-cabin microfilter, one new exterior color -Black Cherry.

Other than that the 2010 370z Coupe still carries 3.7L V6 making 332-hp mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match or a 7-speed automatic transmission.

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe MSRP starts at:

370Z 6-speed manual: $29,990
370Z 7-speed automatic: $31,460
370Z Touring  6-speed manual: $34,660
370Z Touring 7-speed automatic: $36,130
NISMO 370Z 6-speed manual:  $39,190

Check out our review of 2009 Nissan 370Z here.

Review: 2009 Nissan 370Z:

Press Release:

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2010 370Z Coupe

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe is available in two well-equipped models: 370Z and 370Z Touring and in a special edition NISMO 370Z. Pricing remains under $30,000 again in 2010, with the starting Manufacturer”s Suggested Retail Price* (M.S.R.P.) of $29,990 USD for the 370Z Coupe with 6-speed manual transmission.

A limited edition 40th Anniversary Package with unique content and an exclusive exterior/interior color combination, celebrating 40 years of the iconic Z®, will be available in spring 2010. The 370Z is also offered in a new Nissan 370Z Roadster with fully automatic cloth convertible top.

All 2010 370Z Coupes are available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL) and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match™ synchronized downshift rev matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission.

The changes for the 2010 370Z, following the total redesign for the 2009 model year, include an enhanced navigation system, the addition of heated mirrors and in-cabin microfilter, one new exterior color (Black Cherry).

About the 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe
Forty years after the arrival of the original Datsun 240Z, the Z® remains one of the best-selling sports cars in North America, as well as one of the best performance values. Following the total redesign of the iconic Z? for the 2009 model year, the changes for the 2010 370Z include an enhanced navigation system, the addition of heated mirrors and in-cabin microfilter, one new exterior color (Black Cherry) and a limited edition 40th Anniversary Package with unique content and an exclusive exterior/interior color combination.

The 370Z will again be available in two models in 2010, 370Z and 370Z Touring, each available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL) and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match™ synchronized downshift rev matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission. Crisp handling is once again provided by a 4-wheel independent suspension.

Available in spring 2010, the 40th Anniversary Package includes unique red leather-appointed and synthetic suede seats and red door panel inserts; 40th Anniversary seatback embroidery, floor mats, car cover and exterior badging; premium smoke finish wheels and red brake caliper finish; and an exclusive “40th Quartz” exterior paint color. The 40th Anniversary Package is offered only on the 370Z Touring manual transmission model.

The dramatic 370Z interior utilizes an innovative driver-centric three-layer design which groups items by how a driver sees information, operates the controls and is held in place ““ so drivers feel completely connected and engaged whenever and wherever they drive.

Available technology features include the enhanced Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, 9.3GB HDD Music Box, USB connectivity and iPod® connection, XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather™ (XM® subscription required, sold separately), automatic phonebook download (select phones) and Bluetooth® Streaming Audio; Nissan Intelligent Key™ and a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

- By: Kap Shah

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.

Check out our review of the 2009 Nissan 370Z here.

Click through for the high-res image gallery.

2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition:

Press Release:

Nissan Celebrates Four Decades of Sports Car Leadership With New, Limited Edition 370Z “40th Anniversary” Model

Forty Years After the Debut of the Original Datsun 240Z, the Iconic Z® Continues to Capture the Imagination and Passion of Sports Car Enthusiasts Worldwide ““

The 25th anniversary is silver, the 50th is gold. And the 40th? Another precious metal, or more correctly metal, rubber and glass ““ the Nissan Z®. Forty years ago, on October 22, 1969, the Datsun 240Z arrived in North America, heralding a new era in sports car design.

Where previous sports cars were primarily a.) imported from England or Germany b.) expensive c.) fragile or unreliable or d.) all of the above, the new import from Japan offered the performance of a Porsche, the looks of a Jaguar and the price and reliability of, well, a Nissan. The 240Z was a revelation to the automotive world ““ an affordable sports car that could be driven every day and was accessible to anyone with the $3,626 base price.

And though the price of a new Z® might have changed a little in the past 40 years, its unmatched value, style, performance and segment leadership remains stronger than ever. To celebrate, Nissan has created a special, limited production version of the current 2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe, the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition. It will be available at select Nissan dealers nationwide beginning in spring 2010.

“Throughout the history of the automobile, a rare handful of cars stand apart as vehicles that not only capture the imagination of the world but also embody the essence of the automaker”s brand, engineering and ideals. The Z® is just such a vehicle,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc.

Changing Times ““ Literally
When the original Datsun 240Z debuted as a 1970 model, its design and performance were considered state-of-the-art: a 150-horsepower 2.4-liter single overhead cam inline 6-cylinder engine, 4-wheel independent suspension, 14-inch wheels, choice of a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission, and a quarter-mile acceleration time of 17.1 seconds at 84.5 miles per hour. The 240Z was conceived as a closed coupe body, rather than the typical open-top sports cars of the age, to enhance body rigidity and, therefore, improve handling and durability.

Needless to say, a lot has changed. Today”s definition of state-of-the-art, as expressed in the sixth generation Nissan 370Z, includes a 332-horsepower 3.7-liter dual overhead cam V6 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift), lightweight 4-wheel independent suspension with extensive use of aluminum components, available 19-inch super lightweight forged alloy wheels, choice of 6-speed manual transmission with innovative SynchroRev Match™ or refined 7-speed automatic and independent quarter-mile acceleration times of 13.5 seconds at 106.6 miles per hour. And today, the recently introduced 370Z Roadster ““ with its automatic-operation fully lined cloth top, offers nearly the same body rigidity and performance as the rock-solid 370Z Coupe.

Also, where the 240Z offered what many considered “luxuries” in a sports car ““ including roll-up windows and radio, today”s 370Z is offered with items such as Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio and an advanced Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen, XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information and NavWeather® (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Zagat® restaurant guide, 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback and a USB fort for iPod® connectivity.

About the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition
The 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition starts out as a 370Z Coupe Touring model equipped with manual transmission and Sport Package (including SynchroRev Match™, front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch Rays forged aluminum-alloy wheels and viscous limited-slip differential) and adds a premium “40th Quartz” exterior color and red leather-appointed interior.

Additional exclusive equipment includes a high-luster smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badges on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace. Inside, along with the red leather-appointed seats are red door panel inserts, 40th Anniversary seatback and floormat embroidery, red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, smooth leather steering wheel with red stitching and a plaque of authenticity. Every 40th Anniversary Z® also comes with a commemorative premium satin car cover.

Pricing of the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition will be announced closer to its on-sale date next spring.

A Brief History: Six Generations of Z®
The journey from the original 240Z to the current 370Z, of course, made a number of interesting stops along the past 40 years. Interestingly, the 240Z might not have made the journey to America in the first place, if not for the efforts of one man.

Though many, many people were responsible for the design and engineering of the first generation 240Z, its success in North America can be attributed to Yutaka Katayama, who was president of Nissan”s U.S. operations at the time. Known affectionately as “Mr. K,” he was convinced that the company”s new sports car design would be a hit in the U.S. There was just one problem ““ the vehicle”s name: the Fairlady Z (which is still used in the Japanese market today).

With a name change for this market to “240Z” and some aggressive marketing, including early motorsports success, the Z® became an instant hit ““ bringing attention and buyers not just to Z®, but also to the entire brand.

After overseeing Nissan”s growth in the U.S. in the “˜70s, Katayama returned to Japan and remains, to this day, linked to the Z®”s success here and around the world. On September 15th, 2009, Mr. K celebrated his 100th birthday and received cards and birthday greetings from Z® lovers everywhere.

In 1974, as the engine displacement climbed to 2.6 liters the name changed to 260Z. The 2+2 model with an extended roofline and tiny back seat also appeared. In 1975, engine size increased again to 2.8 liters and the name changed to 280Z. Z® cars continued to dominate on the racetrack, with Pete Brock, John Morton, Bob Sharp and P.L. (Paul) Newman among the many talented drivers.

Z® sales continued to climb with the introduction in 1979 of the new second generation 280ZX. Now priced at just under $10,000, the 280ZX was named Motor Trend “Import Car of the Year” and sales passed 86,000 units. T-tops and a turbocharged engine followed in the early “˜80s.

In 1984, Z® engine displacement increased again, with a 3.0-liter V6 replacing the classic Z® inline-6, and the 300ZX was born. Also, a specially equipped model celebrating the company”s 50th anniversary and priced at $25,999 was introduced. The 1984 Z® was the best selling sports car in America.

The next breakthrough in Z® history came in 1990 with the arrival of the totally redesigned, fourth generation 300ZX. Offered in two-seat and four-seat 2+2 models, it offered an unheard of 222 horsepower and a top speed of 150 mph. A few months later, the 300ZX Turbo followed ““ with 300 horsepower, a 160-mph top speed and a $33,000 price tag.

The 1990 300ZX captured the Z®”s second Motor Trend “Import Car of the Year” award, along with a spot on Car and Driver and Road & Track “10 Best” lists. The 300ZX also captured Automobile”s “Design of the Year” and the first of four “All-Stars” awards.

By the mid-”˜90s, however, sports car sales in general were slowing and the Z® had lost its “affordable” sports car positioning. With Z® sales declining sharply and the core “value” positioning no longer part of the “Z® DNA,” sales of the Z® in the U.S. slumped and sales were stopped following the 1996 model year. The last 300ZX imported into the U.S. was inducted into the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

The next chapter of the Z® history came just before the end of the century. In 1999, Nissan and Renault formed what has become the highly successful Renault-Nissan Alliance.

Mr. Carlos Ghosn was assigned by Renault to head the new management team. Among his first tasks was not just to look at the business aspects, but to find the “soul” of the company. In interview after interview, people inside and outside the company brought up one model to him, one letter: Z®.

Development of the new Z® began later that year, with the return to the values of the original 240Z ““ a car that sports car enthusiasts would look forward to driving everyday; quick, inspiring and affordable.

In summer 2002, the Z® was reborn with the introduction of the 2003 350Z. It was delivered, as promised, with an MSRP of under $30,000.

Following the 350Z”s unprecedented success, the sixth generation Z®, the 2009 370Z was launched last December. Now the little sports car that could comes full circle with the announcement of the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition.

“It”s almost inconceivable that it has been 40 years since the original 240Z changed the course of Nissan and the concept of affordable, everyday sports cars,” said Castignetti. “In a year, 1969, marked by the first man to walk on the moon, the 240Z made a remarkable first step of its own. Happy anniversary, Z®.”

- By: Omar Rana

Like a fine wine, the Nissan 370Z has gotten better with age. Many manufacturers are making performance cars less exciting, more driver friendly and more road-friendly, as evidenced by the new Evolution and Miata. Here is the question that plagues us: should a sports car have the traditional qualities of being loud, unforgiving, and brutish; or should it be re-made into a daily driver by making it quieter, gentler, and overall more vanilla?

This is the first full redesign of the Nissan Z since its re-introduction in 2003. The 2009 model features a shorter wheelbase, lightweight body materials, a new 3.7L engine with more power and improved fuel-economy, a new 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, the world”s first synchronized downshift rev matching system for the manual transmission and much more. The 2009 Nissan 370Z basically outperforms its predecessor in every aspect, it is faster, it handles better, stops shorter and has a more comfortable and solid ride.

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Reviewed: 2009 Nissan 370Z:

Exterior:

As soon as you set your sights on the 2009 370Z, you’ll notice that it’s much smaller than the 350Z – nearly four inches shorter to be exact (100.4 inches versus 104.3 inches). At the same time, the overall width has been increased by 1.3 inches, the rear track by 2.2 inches and overall height reduced by 0.3 inches, giving the 370Z a much more aggressive stance.

The love it or hate it styling of the 370Z combines retro and modern design into one unit, which we feel works out well, but that’s about it. The retro aspects of the car are not nearly as exaggerated as those found in the Camaro or the Mustang, but it certainly does not go unnoticed. Both the front and rear lights are oddly shaped, the front bumper is split for brake cooling by bodycolor fin-like splitters that are set in a black grille. There is a rectangular-like opening in the bottom of the rear bumper that reminds of a tow-hitch mount; the lines on the hood continue onto the roof and actually add a great aesthetic touch.

Opt for the 2009 Nissan 370Z with a Sport Package and you’ll get a front-chin spoiler, a body-color rear spoiler and 19 inch RAYS super-lightweight forged alloy wheels with little ‘Z’s in the 5 spokes.

Interior:

“As an Everyday Sports Car, every aspect of the interior needs to address two needs ““ support and enhanced driver performance during spirited driving and offer high levels of comfort and utility for normal commuting and around-town activities,” says Al Castignetti, vice president, Sales, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. The interior of the 370Z has gone through a night-and-day transformation since the last generation. The interior is exceptional in terms of design, ergonomics, and surprisingly, even the materials are no longer rough hollow plastics that make you wonder why you spent over $30,000 on a Nissan. Instead, there are more expensive materials, softer-plastics, and leather trim around the center console, dashboard and doors.

The center stack reminds of an Infiniti especially on the Touring model. The Touring model features options such as standard 4-way power adjustable heated synthetic suede and leather-appointed sport seats with adjustable lumbar support, a Bose audio system with 8 speakers and MP3/WMA playback, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity and optional navigation package, with Nissan’s touch screen hard-drive navigation system with a 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and iPod input.

So what happens if you don’t go for the Touring model with Nissan’s tech-savvy navigation system? Well, then you get a little storage bin in-place of the navigation system.

Before we move on, we must point out that our biggest pet-peeve on the 350Z is now gone. The giant beam in the back to keep your Z stable when taking fast turns is now gone and you can actually use the storage space provided in the trunk of your 2009 370Z.

Performance:

Its seems like Nissan’s engineering team made the simple power-to-weight formula their main focus when working out the performance of the 2009 Nissan 370Z. While being 225 pounds lighter, the new Nissan 370Z has 26 more horsepower than its ancestor. Power comes from a 3.7L VQ37VHR V6 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) making 332-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 270 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm. 0 to 60 mph comes in about 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.

All that makes the 2009 370Z harder, lighter, faster, tighter and better. However, there is one feature that impressed us the most in terms of performance and it’s called the SynchroRev Match, available only with the 6-speed manual transmission. It makes driving a manual sports car just a little more fun and easy to drive. Billed as the world”s first synchronized downshift rev matching system, the SynchroRev Match system automatically revs the engine so your road speed is matched to your revs when you’re downshifting. Therefore, you won’t feel the jerks and bumps, or make a fool out of yourself when you drive your new Z to pick up a hot date. It’s simple, clever, and made us love every second of downshifting in the 370Z.

As for handling, the 2009 Nissan 370Z is every bit better than its predecessor and most of its competition. Rear body torsion rigidity is improved by up to 22 percent and rear body vertical bending rigidity is improved by up to 30 percent. Nissan says that that results in “overall solidity and handling capability.” In short, you will feel very comfortable in putting the 370Z sideways and through twist and turns.

Overall:

So is there anything really wrong with the Nissan 370Z? Yes, it’s very loud and rugged. While it is a little more refined and quiet than its predecessor, the 370Z is a bit too nasty for an everyday commuter car. However, depending on how you look at it, that minute downside is overshadowed when you compare the 370Z with other cars in its segment that cost almost twice as much and don’t offer the same exhilaration. Take the new 2010 BMW Z4 for example. The 2010 Z4 sDrive30i starts at a whopping $45,750 with a 255-hp 3.0L inline 6 while the turbocharged 300-hp Z4 sDrive35i starts at $51,650. The 332-hp 2009 Nissan 370Z, on the other hand, offers every bit (and more) of Z4 fun with pricing starting at just $29,930 for the base model. Opt for the Sport Package (with the SnychroRev Match feature) and you’re looking at $32,930. If you want all the good stuff like Bluetooth, a Bose sound system, leather seats and other goodies, get ready to cash out $34,460 for the 370Z Touring. Even the top of the line 370Z Touring with a Sport Package (starting at $37,460) comes in at around $8,000 cheaper than the starting 255-hp BMW Z4 sDrive30i.

Oh, and let’s not forget – Nissan also offers the 350-hp NISMO 370Z starting at $39,130 – and that eats the 2010 BMW Z4 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unless of course you’re the classy, refined type.

Reviewed: 2009 Nissan 370Z:

- By: Omar Rana

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