16.4.2019. World premiere for the Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary: In New York, the anniversary model of the sports car with the racing now-DNA revealed – in that city, in the half a century ago, the Datsun 240Z made its U. S. debut.
The special edition, which is now just before the New York International Auto Show (19. to 28. April 2019) was introduced, is a tribute to the #46 BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises) Datsun 240Z, John Morton at the wheel multiple national SCCA Championships.
“It is no secret that the Datsun 240Z paved the way for Japanese sports cars in the U.S.,” explains Ivan Espinosa, Nissan Corporate Vice President, Global Product Strategy & Planning. “Almost as important in the Z-history of Peter Brock’s a modified 240Z that changed the American Motorsport landscape: After the Premiere of the BRE 240Z in 1970, Nissan/Datsun one of the most successful organization in American motorsports, with Thousands of Victories in the last five decades.”
Content
- The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition
- Fast and agile as always
- The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition – specifications
The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition
The Nissan 370Z will be offered for model year 2020 in the equipment lines 370Z, Pack and NISMO.
The exterior of the Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition is reminiscent of the legendary BRE cars. A silver paint meets the black accents: trunk, hood, side mirrors and A-pillars are set off in color from the Rest of the body. Another eye-catcher is the stripe on the side of the vehicle. In the side view of a thin line, so if into the eye, which runs from the headlamps to the rear window and in a small triangle in the ends, which is inspired by the C-pillar of the Datsun 240Z. A further sign of recognition of the anniversary model are the appropriate emblems to the front fenders and on the rear, but also special 19-inch alloy wheels with red accents.
So the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition retains the slim profile, the Z-models, with its low roof line, the upward curved window graphics and the sloping tailgate has always been impressed. Bi-Xenon-headlights in the “boomerang”Design and LED daytime running lights give the sports car in combination with the striking front spoiler, aggressive and yet elegant face. At the rear, the built-in rear the tomb lights, the front design and stress together with the rear spoiler and the flared bumpers of the strong, athletic Form.
The driver-centric interior, the instrument panel dominates. The instruments themselves are attached to the steering column, in order to offer, regardless of the position of the steering wheel at any time the best view. The Alcantara® – wrapped “50th Anniversary”steering Wheel with a race-inspired centre marker has a large upper Opening, the field of view is improved in addition. The tachometer bears the anniversary logo.
A continuous center console that separates the driver from the passenger seat. The swimming and four-way power-adjustable leather seats with adjustable lumbar support feature, eye-catching stitching, patterns in the backrests, embossed “50th Anniversary”Logo. Dark chrome accents are found throughout the interior, including special sill plates with the Z Logo and the door panels made of synthetic suede that is exclusive to the special model. For sound with a Bose®audio system with eight speakers (including Dual subwoofer), active noise cancellation and active sound optimization.
Fast and agile as always
At the heart of the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition of the 3.7-Liter, six-cylinder forms. The engine develops 241 kW/328 HP and a maximum torque of 363 Nm. The innovative VVEL technology (Variable Valve Event and Lift) optimizes the Opening and Closing of the valves, so that always exactly the right amount of air flows at the right time in the combustion chamber.
The VVEL System improves by reducing camshaft friction and fuel efficiency. It also ensures cleaner emissions, because the catalyst heats up faster and so the combustion process during cold start stabilized.
The power transmission takes over in the anniversary model is a six-speed manual transmission with close gear ratio, which has the synchronized switching system, SynchroRev Match®. It is the speed of the motor when the Switch automatically adjusts to the speed. So all the driver like a professional racer can turn.
As an Alternative, a Seven speed automatic with Rev-matching, paddle shifters on the steering Wheel, and adaptive shift control – dial, is the desire for a quick, manual Switch with a time switch of 0.5 seconds between the Aisle.
The 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition drives with an optimized double-wishbone front suspension with lightweight forged aluminum arms, a rigid bracket made of aluminum alloy and a hollow anti-roll bar. The independent multi-link rear suspension is also stiffer and lighter than the previous Generation. The rear mount is machined from a casting. High-dynamic shock absorber increase the driving comfort due to reduced friction. A viscous limited-slip differential ensures that power is brought to the road.
For the delay of a braking system with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. It is 14 inches includes large ventilated front discs with the adhesive force of four-piston-brake, get the rear 13.8-inch discs with two-piston calipers calipers are used, each made of aluminum. The contact to the road Bridgestone Potenza S007 form tires on forged RAYS alloy wheels.
“The 370Z is a true icon for Nissan,” said Espinosa. “This car has defined its Segment in the last fifty years. The 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition celebrates the history of the model and its racing tradition. Both made Nissan what it is today.“
The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition – specifications
Engine
3.7-Liter DOHC V6
241 kW/328 HP at 7,000 rpm
363 Nm at 5,200 rpm
Brakes
the front
Ventilated discs, ABS, 14.0 x 1.26 inches,
Four-Piston Calipers
rear
Ventilated discs, ABS 13.8 x 0.79 inch,
Two-Piston Calipers
Steering
Speed-sensitive, servo-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Suspension
the front
Double-Wishbone Aluminium Front Axle
rear
Independent Multi-Link Aluminum Rear Axle
Wheels
Forged RAYS alloy wheels
front: 19×9 inches rear: 19×10 inches
Tires
Bridgestone Potenza S007
front: P245/40 R19; rear: P275/35 R19
Dimensions
Length
4.25 meters
Width
1.85 metres
Height
1,31 meters
Wheelbase
2.55 metres
Weight
Empty
1.536 kg (6MT) or 1.550 kg (7AT)
Equipment
Exterior
Two-tone paint job, unique page layout, black exterior mirrors, alloy wheels with red accents, “50th Anniversary”emblem on the Front, rear and side, rear spoiler
Interior
Leather steering wheel with coloured mid-stripe, four-way power-adjustable and heated leather seats with accent stitching, and “50th Anniversary”Logo on the speedometer and gearshift lever, unique door sills
Nissan 370Z 241 kW (328 HP): total fuel consumption (l/100 km): urban 17,8 – 15,4, extra-urban 9,3 – 9,0, combined with 12.5 to 11.4; combined CO2 emission (g/km): 284 – 259, efficiency class: G.
The specified values were determined in accordance with the stipulated measuring method in accordance with VO(EC) 715/2007 in the currently applicable version 2017/1347 (WLTP).
Since 1. September 2017 to be certain a new car according to the worldwide harmonized test procedures for Passenger and light commercial vehicles (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, WLTP), a more realistic test method for the measurement of the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions type-approved. From 1. September of 2018, will replace the WLTP is the new European driving cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic conditions of the test, the WLTP measured fuel consumption and CO2 emission values are in many cases higher than the NEDC measured. Currently, the NEDC to communicate values is mandatory. If it is a new car, which are type-approved in WLTP, are derived from the NEDC-values of the WLTP-values. The additional indication of the WLTP-values can be made up to their mandatory use is voluntary.
Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition (photo: Nissan)
