Nissan GT-R Finishes; Z Heritage Edition Emerges
June 18, 2024
It’s never great announcing the end of a revered automotive icon. Yep, it’s going to be one of those articles.
Unfortunately, Nissan has confirmed something we already had a hunch about: The R35 generation of the Nissan GT-R is ending.
Well, in North America, at least. The official press release doesn’t confirm or deny the R35’s global availability, including in its home market of Japan. But the language is very clear that the current North American reign of the mighty Godzilla is over.
To commemorate the 17 year run of this generation, Nissan is sending the GT-R out with two special editions, the Takumi and Skyline editions, which we’ve previously reported on. Each puts a different spin on the renowned supercar, using the changes made to the ‘regular’ GT-R for the ‘24 model year. Interested parties will need to fork up $152,985 for the T-Spec Takumi or $132,985 for the Skyline.
We’ve made a lot of fond memories in the R35 GT-R, and we’re sad to see it go. But it’s not all doom and gloom. One name Nissan has not yet abandoned is the Z, and while it may have taken an eternity for the latest Z to come around it was well worth the wait.
The previous 350Zs and 370Zs, to some extent, toyed with the iconic Datsun profile, but none have gone as all-in as this new Z. Apparently that wasn’t enough, so now Nissan is celebrating the legacy of Z with a new special edition.
Arriving for the 2024 model year, the Z Heritage edition is even more of a throwback tribute to the original 240Z, first seen by the public eyes in 1969. That’s 55 years– perhaps not the most rounded-off number to celebrate, but an impressive one no less.
The Z Heritage kicks the retro cues even higher with an exclusive New Sight Orange paint job (reminiscent of the orange lacquer used on the S30 generation), contrasted by a set of black details along the hood and down the side, above the rocker panels. The Z emblems mounted on each of the rear quarters are accentuated by additional graphics.
But what you probably noticed first is the bespoke front fascia, now with a body-colored, horizontal divide bisecting the grille, which now features more rectangular openings. Bolted up on all four corners is a set of 19-inch alloys, joined by fender extensions.
The Heritage Edition uses the Z Performance trim as its foundation. It can be served with either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic. Arriving this summer, the Nissan Z Heritage Edition will start at $60,275 with destination. No word on just how limited this particular Z is destined to be, but Nissan has confirmed that it’s limited in production.
As infatuated as we are with the Z of old, we’re equally enamored with the latest Z. And if you are too, stay tuned for our impending Road Test of the Nissan Z Nismo!