Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition announced

Nissan has been selling Z line models for 40 years. Since the first Nissan Fairlady Z launched at 1969, more than 1,685,000 Z line models in five different generations has been sold over that time. To celebrating the 40th anniversary milestone, Nissan launched a new limited edition 370Z “40th Anniversary” model.

Based on the 332-hp 3.7L V6 370Z Coupe Touring model, the special edition producing 244kW (332hp) and 366Nm (270 lb-ft) of torque. Either a six-speed manual transmission or 7-speed automatic and a Sport Package are offered. Sport Package includes Nissan’s nifty 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. 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.

The car’s signature color will be Metal Gray, but it can also be had in Deep Maroon, Brilliant White Pearl, Brade Silver, Diamond Black and Vibrant Red.

No word if the 40th Anniversary Edition of the Z will be heading State side, but given the 240Z also launched in American in 1969, we suspect this model will land in U.S. Nissan dealers sometime next year.

The Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition will go on sale next spring in Japan. Prices are ¥4,483,500 (€33,043/ US$49,300) for the 6-speed manual and ¥4,588,500 (€33,817/ US$50,455) for the 7-speed automatic. But that figure would drop significantly if brought to America.