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Over the next five decades, Nissan released several limited edition Z cars to celebrate key milestones: Datsun ZX 10th Anniversary Edition To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first Z, Nissan released a special edition ZX model with a limited production run. The success of previous Z cars opened the opportunity to equip ZX models with upscale materials such as leather seats and hi-fi stereos — a departure from the sporty yet economical approach of the initial Z.
With only 3, made, the ZX 10th Anniversary Edition is today considered a highly collectible car. The most popular model package featured a two-tone black-and-gold paint scheme with accent pin stripes, of which 2, were made.
The remaining wore a red-and-black paint scheme. Each ZX 10th Anniversary Edition had a dash plaque with the edition number. Canadian models came with a Maple Leaf emblem.
The Datsun ZX was powered by a 2. Power was transferred to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. Other special features include a golden Z hood badge, gold- or black-colored alloy wheels, commemorative wreath decals on the front fenders and hatch, headlight washers, a new style shift knob, tan or burgundy leather seats, a tinted T-bar roof, and a watt, power-boosted four-speaker sound system. Only 5, of these cars were manufactured for the U.
The ZX Turbo came equipped with a 3. The transmission was either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Inside the cabin, drivers were treated to peak '80s design and technologies considered advanced for the time, such as steering wheel audio controls, digital readouts and electronically controlled sport suspension.
The ZX 50th Anniversary Edition's features included: 'Nissan 50th Anniversary' commemorative badging, unique front fenders and rear fender flairs, and turbine-style alloy wheels with gold accents on the fins. In the cabin, unique touches included embroidered badging on the leather seats and floor mats, a futuristic digital instrument cluster with a dominant multi-LED sweeping tachometer, speed display and G-force indicator, and a Bodysonic Amplifier with adjustable intensity that added rumble to the front seats based on the sound profile of the music being played from the head unit.
The year marked not only a milestone for Nissan's history as a carmaker; it also marked the Z as the best-selling sports car in America. The first reborn Z was built on the company's innovative FM Front Midship platform and powered by a smooth-revving, high-output 3. In , Nissan created a special version to celebrate the Z's 35th anniversary.
Nissan's engineers retuned the engine to produce an additional 13 hp, raising the total to Shifting was performed by a 6-speed manual gearbox. A year later, Nissan introduced the Z 40th Anniversary Edition. BB code is On. Smilies are On. Trackbacks are On. Pingbacks are On.
Refbacks are On. Forum Rules. All times are GMT The time now is AM. My Picture Album. Nissan Z Pictures. Become a Forum Sponsor. User Name. Remember Me? Mark Forums Read. Page 1 of 2. Thread Tools. And still swing. A sort of mini, keenly-priced Japanese muscle car.
When TG first tested the Z back in , we came back hugely impressed. A bargain at the time, considering the horsepower on offer and oversteer-on-tap philosophy. But the signs were there from the start.
One year later in , and Nissan sold Zs along with one , solitary , to which we doff our caps. So far in , just 74 have found homes in the UK. Unfashionable, perhaps. But what a tool box. Outside of the considerably more expensive V8 Mustang, how many big, naturally-aspirated engines can you even buy today? Not exactly a bad noise, just not the most sonorous.
We suspect some gentle aftermarket exhaust tunifications might liberate a better one. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox.
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