In 2009, the 350Z's VQ engine received a displacement bump to 3.7 liters, prompting the car's name to change to 370Z. A year later, Nissan introduced the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition. Limited to just 1,000 units, the special edition model was based on the Touring grade, equipped with a manual transmission and Sport Package, which included front and rear spoilers, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels, a viscous limited-slip differential and the company's innovative SynchroRev Match® transmission technology.
The car was visually distinguished by a special paint scheme, "40th Graphite," as well as red brake calipers and 40th anniversary badges. The rich red leather seats featured 40th anniversary seatbacks with a debossed logo, leather door-panel inserts and shift boot, as well as a leather steering wheel with red baseball stitching. Each car came with a commemorative plaque and a premium satin car cover.
2010:
- Top song (Billboard): "TiK ToK" by Ke$ha
- Best picture: "The Hurt Locker"
- Most popular TV show: "American Idol"
- Other notable Nissans of the year: LEAF, Juke (F15), Nissan New Mobility CONCEPT