The exterior of the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition mimics the livery of the original BRE race car and is available in two different paint schemes: white with red accents, or silver with black accents. In 1969, the Nissan (then-Datsun) 240Z was unveiled at the New York auto show. It so impressed show-goers that waiting lists to buy the car soon formed, and the Z forced the rest of the world to take Japanese cars seriously. Fifty years later, Nissan is paying tribute to the sensational 240Z with the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition. The first thing that catches your eye is the trés cool retro racing stripes. They’re an homage to the BRE ((Peter) Brock Racing Enterprises) racing cars of the 1970s. The white car features contrasting panels in red with two large hash stripes on the doors. The same stripe scheme is available on a silver car with black stripes. But we feel the classic white/red combo is definitely the way to go. The exterior of the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition mimics the livery of the original BRE race car and is available in two different paint schemes: white with red accents, or silver with black accents. Underneath the stripes, you’ll find the 332-hp 3.7-litre V6 which has faithfully powered the 370 since 2009, and is in danger of becoming a classic itself. Nonetheless, it still has that naturally aspirated character and six-cylinder soundtrack we love so much. Shifting the Anniversary Edition is your choice of a 6-speed manual (good!) or a 7-speed automatic (bad!). Curiously, the Anniversary edition is not based on the top-of-the-line 370 or on the super-racy Nismo trim. Instead, it’s based off the mid-level Sport trim as it represents the true enthusiast spirit of the original model, says Nissan. The exterior of the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition mimics the livery of the original BRE race car and is available in two different paint schemes: white with red accents, or silver with black accents. The model also comes with 50th anniversary wreath sticker around the front marker light; and a unique 50th anniversary badge out back. You also get 19-inch alloy wheels with red accents to match the stripes, no matter if you choose the white/red or silver/black colour scheme. Inside you’ll find numerous suede-trimmed components and special seats with – you guessed it – 50th anniversary logos embossed into the back rests. Interestingly, none of the anniversary models can be ordered with a spoiler, Nissan preferring to sell the car with a more classic shape. The exterior of the 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition mimics the livery of the original BRE race car and is available in two different paint schemes: white with red accents, or silver with black accents. The 370Z Anniversary Edition also promises to be more rare than an un-cracked dash pad on a 240Z. Just 50 will be coming to Canada, so if you want one, you better act quickly. The package adds a dose of retro cool to a car we already know and love. Just like the 240Z in 1969, this one may become a future classic—especially if the next Z is a
Origin: Nissan unveils retro-themed 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition