Tamon Design to Unveil Nissan RC370Z at Tokyo Auto Salon in January

The crew over from Japanese tuning house Tamon Design sent us these teaser sketches of their newest project car, the 2010 Nissan 370Z-based RC370Z, which is set to make its debut at the forthcoming Tokyo Auto Salon. Being a teaser and all, the company did not provide us with any specific details on the RC370Z, but the drawings suggest that the modded Z will benefit from a full body kit, new alloy wheels and tires, and quite possibly, a unique paint scheme.

Billed as the world's largest auto show with more than 600 vehicles on display and some 300 participating companies of all sorts, the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon will be held at the Makuhari Messe from January 15 to 17.

If all goes as planned, our man Phil will be covering the Japanese tuning show live, so stay tuned...

Link: Tamon Design

Nissan Puts a Price on the Limited Run 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

Shortly after releasing MSRPs on the 2010 Rogue S Krom Edition, Nissan announced pricing for another special edition model, the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition, which is scheduled to go on sale in early spring 2010. Created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original Datsun 240Z, the special 370Z will be produced in a limited run of 1,000 units for the States with prices, including destination and handling, starting from $39,580 (that's about €26,800 for our Euro readers).

Based on the 370Z Touring model equipped with the Sport Package and six-speed manual transmission, the 40th Anniversary Edition adds a unique "40th Quartz" exterior color, special red leather-appointed interior along with red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, smooth leather steering wheel with red stitching and a plaque of authenticity.

The smoke finished alloy wheels, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badges on the rear hatch and front shock tower brace complete the package.

Like the other 370Zs, the special edition model is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 powerplant producing 332-horsepower.

2010 Nissan 370Z: Minor Upgrades and Small Increase in Prices

Together with the 2010 Cube, Nissan released pricing for its new model year 370Z Coupe today. The changes for the 2010MY 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 features and an exclusive exterior/interior color combination that will go on sale in the States next Spring.

The entry-level 2010 370Z with a 6-speed manual gearbox starts from $29,990 which represents a $60 increase over the 2009MY, while the Touring model rises $200 to $34,660. Finally, the price of the sportier 370Z Nismo has been increased by $60 to $39,190.

Pricing for the commemorative 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition will be announced closer to its launch date.

2010 NISAN 370Z COUPE PRICES

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

APP Tunes up the New Nissan 370Z Coupe

Having already messed around with Nissan's 350Z and GT-R, the tuning specialists over at Advanced Performance Parts (APP Europe) are now paying their respects to the new 370Z Coupe with the release of a new sport package. APP upgrades the Japanese sports car's exterior with a new stainless steel exhaust system from MR Car Design, which offers a heartier tone, and a set of three-part 20-inch alloy wheels from Oxigin wrapped in tires 245/30 up front and 275/30 at the back.

The tuner also mounts a Stoptech High-Performance Brake system with 6-piston calipers in conjunction with 380x32 mm discs at the front and 4-piston calipers with 355x32mm discs at the rear.

The package is finished off with a KW coilover suspension that lowers the 370Z Coupe's ride height by another 30mm.

Nissan Club Celebrates Z's 40th Birthday with 'Back to the Future' Photo Shoot

Joining the festivities for the Z's 40th anniversary, the folks over at the NICOClub, a forum dedicated to Nissan and Infiniti cars, published these two black and white photos of the first 240Z and its modern day successor, the 370Z. The original picture with the two pre-production 240Zs and a Datsun 510 support car that were driven by Datsun engineers was shot in October 1969 on Van Buren Street in downtown Phoenix.

Nico Club forum member 'AZhitman' and his pal re-staged the photo shoot at the same exact location during a test drive last year replacing the 240Zs with two Nissan 370Zs and the Datsun with a new Nissan Maxima that were positioned in the same way as they were 40 years ago.

PS: We digitally enhanced the second photo with the 370Zs to give the impression of an aged effect

Via: NICOClub , Photos: AZHitman

Nissan Launches 2010 Fairlady Z with Minor Upgrades and 40th Ann. Model, Plus New Roadster in Japan

Together with the release of the 40th Anniversary Edition of the 370Z for North America, Nissan today announced the Japanese market launch of the 2010 model year Fairlady Z lineup that includes the introduction of the new Roadster model and minor upgrades for the coupe version of the JDM 370Z that also gains a "40th Anniversary" model to mark the first four decades of the sports car.

Beginning with the coupe, the 2010 model year brings a number of small enhancements that include the adoption of an HDD CARWINGS navigation system with a built-in digital TV receiver, an advanced map update system and iPod connection. Furthermore, an Intelligent Key with a Z metal emblem is offered, along with new body color variations, including a new Premium Deep Maroon color.

One year after the launch of the newest generation Fairlady Z, Nissan has added a canvas-top Roadster model to the sport car's Japanese line-up. The Fairlady Z Roadster features the same 3.7-liter V6 engine as the coupe model.

Also, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the birth of the original Fairlady Z in October 1969, Nissan has released a limited edition version of the coupe that entails the same styling traits as the commemorative 370Z that will go on sale in the States in Spring 2010.

Available at Nissan's Japanese dealers for one year after the release date, the Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary is based on the JDM Version ST and is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Highlights include a unique metal grey paint job, red leather seats and door panels, contrasting red stitching on the steering wheel, console and other parts of the interior, new alloy wheels, and an array of 40th anniversary emblems inside and out.

Prices for the Fairlady Z Roadster in Japan range from 4,357,500 yen to 5,092,500 yen, for the 2010 Fairlady Z Coupe from 3,643,500 yen to 4,588,500 yen and for the 40th Anniversary model, from 4,483,500 yen to 4,588,500 yen.

NISSAN FAIRLADY Z ROADSTER

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2010MY NISSAN FAIRLADY Z COUPE & 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION