Chris`I Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 What is it? Anybody know any details? Its new for MY10 and theres no Ultimate anymore. Been digging around the Nissan Press site, its interesting what you can find. Maybe dearlers should look at it every now and again! http://www.nissanpress.co.uk/press_site ... s/370Z.pdf ---------------------------- Update Details are in - not the offical press release, but beleive its as good as: 370Z Black Edition We are pleased to announce details of a special limited edition 370Z coupe. Originally released in Japan and USA to celebrate the 40 year history of Z and known as the 40th Anniversary Edition this new version for Europe will be called 'Black Edition' to link in with the GT-R range. The vehicle is on sale now with first registrations due in April. This is a strictly limited edition with only 370 units available across Europe on a first come first served basis, so once they are gone there will be no more. Each car will come with a unique numbered plaque located behind the seats on the bracing bar to show its exclusivity Specification includes GT Pack plus: Exterior * 2 body paints: Quartz (KAV) or Black (G41) metallic paints with Scratch Shield technology (Quartz: expected to be available for July delivery) * 19†dark grey wheels – same design as current Coupe * Red brake calipers * 40th anniversary emblem on rear Interior * Red leather/suede seat with 40th anniversary stamp * Red door panel inserts * Red stitching on steering wheel, upper box on C-cluster and knee pads * Unique numbering plaque located between the seats fixed to the bracing bar Equipment * Connect Premium -- touch screen satellite navigation, -- 4 times the screen resolution -- Michelin Guide -- iPod connectivity -- 9.3GB hard drive music storage -- Voice activation -- DVD player (when vehicle is stationary) * Available with 6 speed manual or 7 speed automatic with paddle shift transmissions Pricing * The vehicle is very competitively priced and equipped with Connect Premium, metallic scratch shield paint, unique specification and limited in supply to ensure a strong take up -- Manual = £33,645 -- 7 speed auto with paddle shift = £35,045 Please Note: the OTR price shown in the current price list was correct at the time of print but the new showroom tax (from April 2010) has now been added into the DMPL which is the OTR price which should be used. New price lists due in April Update - Official Nissan Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 February 2010 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). Test drives can be booked through http://www.nissan.co.uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nissan seem to be pretty crap at updating their web site. We were looking at 370z roadsters and Cubes neither of which are catered much on the official site yet everyone else has more info about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 £36k for a GT Roadster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nissan seem to be pretty crap at updating their web site. We were looking at 370z roadsters and Cubes neither of which are cateredmuch on the official site yet everyone else has more info about them? Thats why I'm asking on here! You get much better info off the press site, I might make friends with a few of the press managers and see what I can find out, I'll email them from work and pretend O2 want some cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 £36k for a GT Roadster Indeed!! I thought the ace card the Zed cars have is value for money? These prices just push people away to other marques with a so called better badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thats decent Caymen/Boxster/M-car money............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thats decent Caymen/Boxster/M-car money............. Or even a fairly recent 911 which is exactly what I said to the 370Z salesman today at the dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Yep, can get a nice 05 997 for about £35k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris`I Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 I have it on good authority that the Black edition was shown at the Autosport show last weekend but the details (spec and volume) are not to be released until early February – 1st deliveries will not be until April. Sooo who went and who has pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartmove Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 As they've now dropped the Ultimate for 2010 does this mean we can't order persimmon now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 As they've now dropped the Ultimate for 2010 does this mean we can't order persimmon now? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 As they've now dropped the Ultimate for 2010 does this mean we can't order persimmon now? ??? Yes it will mean no more "David Dickinson" interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have it on good authority that the Black edition was shown at the Autosport show last weekend but the details (spec and volume) are not to be released until early February – 1st deliveries will not be until April. Sooo who went and who has pics? i went and sat in the 40th anniversary model, roadster and another 370 which i take it now was the 'ultimate' model no pictures as to many crowds and TBH didnt get a chance to have a really good look and there was queues to sit in the cars and cant remember anything that was to different about them, one thing a do dislike though is the wing mirrors from sat in the drivers seat there nearly as big as my transit ones not nice at all apart from that love them so my first mod would be new wing mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yeah I agree chap, the wingmirrors are monsterous. So big infact, I think they block your foreward peripheral vision more than they give you rearward vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 dont know what the designer was thinking must affect the aerodynamics least it not that hard of change if theres many out on the market yet?!! sure they will be mind ill not have to worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 You'll have to worry when I come to steal your 350z ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 370z Black Edition info was sent out to dealers last night so specs and info are now available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 370z Black Edition info was sent out to dealers last night so specs and info are now available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 so you dead set on a new 370 mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mt Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 £36k for a GT Roadster Ouch! That's expensive. I really feel for you folks in the U.K.. Here in NA, they are considerably cheaper (even cheaper in the USA then Canada). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 so you dead set on a new 370 mate? Going by the big box that turned up from Stillen today, I would say so. I blame Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 really when you thinking about signing on the dotted line then bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 When they confirm the specs of the Black Edition, potentially tomorrow as dealers now know the details, or least they were sent them yesterday apparently and press release is out tomorrow I'm told by NMGB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yeah I agree chap, the wingmirrors are monsterous. So big infact, I think they block your foreward peripheral vision more than they give you rearward vision especially if you are a short arse, I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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