Nissan celebrates 55 years of Z history with Heritage Edition model

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Published June 26th, 2024 - 08:19 GMT

Nissan celebrates 55 years of Z history with Heritage Edition model

For the 2024 model year, Nissan celebrates a legacy of sports car excitement with the Z Heritage Edition. Limited in quantity and featuring exclusive design elements, the 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition pays homage to the appearance of the S30-generation Datsun 240Z, which was unveiled 55 years ago in 1969. The distinctive color scheme of the Heritage Edition pays tribute to the iconic orange body available on the original S30.

The Heritage Edition, exclusively sold in the U.S., continues Nissan's tradition of special edition Z models, honoring the iconic sports car’s decades long legacy. This includes the Z Proto that was launched earlier this year in the Middle East, and which is differentiated by its unique aesthetic enhancements, including a unique Boulder Gray exterior hue, black alloy wheels and roof, and yellow brake calipers.

The Heritage Edition is offered with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic transmission. It draws attention with exclusive New Sight Orange paint, a new front fascia with more rectangular grille openings, 19-inch alloy wheels and fender extensions at each corner, all harkening back to the look of the historic 240Z. The striking orange bodywork is accented by a black hood decal, bodyside decals and exclusive Heritage Edition decals around the Z emblems aft of the quarter windows.

The Heritage Edition features a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine rated for 400 horsepower, a mechanical limited-slip differential, Nissan Performance brakes with red calipers and other highly desirable features.

Background Information

Nissan Middle East

Nissan’s heritage in the Middle East goes way back to 1957, when the first Nissan vehicle was sold in Saudi Arabia. Since then the Nissan Legacy has taken deep roots in the hearts of the Middle East people by becoming an integral part of their lives.

Currently Nissan is one of the most popular and successful automobile brands in the Middle East boasting of a strong line-up ranging from popular passenger cars to powerful 4x4 series and commercial vehicles.

In its quest to closely understand the local needs of its customers, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. in June, 1994 set up a regional Middle East head quarters in Dubai, thus becoming the first Japanese car manufacturer to accomplish this feat. The Nissan Middle East FZE office houses a highly sophisticated training center which serves as an excellent training ground for undertaking Nissan customer care and service activities.