Nissan celebrates 50-year legacy of Z sportscar with 5 models

TDT | Manama                                                             

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Honoring the legacy of the Z sportscar, Nissan looks in the rearview mirror to reflect on five limited-edition models that have embellished the Z’s five-decade legacy. Pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering, the Nissan Z has held its position at the helm of the sportscar segment and set the benchmark for accessible, everyday sports cars for over 50 years. Each generation of the Nissan Z has seen Nissan push the bar higher in terms of innovation and attract a larger following of enthusiasts to the brand. Sharing a rich bond between human and machine, the Nissan Z is the embodiment of the brand’s passion and dedication towards driving excitement and has offered attractive styling, advanced technology, and thrilling experiences for over five decades.

Thierry Sabbagh, President, Nissan Saudi Arabia, INFINITI Middle East and Managing Director, Nissan Middle East, said: “From its global success in the motorsport’s realm, to its strong following and popularity in the Middle East, the Nissan Z is an important model in our line-up and a testament to our brand promise, Innovation that Excites. Holding a Guinness World Record title for the longest twin-vehicle drift in the UAE, the Nissan Z is popular amongst automotive enthusiasts in the region, and we look forward to continue catering to this unique demographic with the global rollout of the new Z.” Since its introduction in 1969, the Nissan Z has differentiated the brand and helped write a unique story, supported by five limited-edition models that celebrate key milestones in the model’s illustrious history: 1980 Datsun 280ZX – 10th Anniversary Edition, 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo – 50th Anniversary Edition, 2005 Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Edition, 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition, and 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition.