Nissan has been making high powered rear-wheel drive six-cylinder sports cars since 1970 when the 240Z made its debut. During the past 35 years local rivals have come and gone and there is certainly no Toyota or Mitsubishi to challenge the Zed, while many European makers prefer front-wheel drive. The fourth generation 350Z, fast and charismatic but with minor flaws, arrived in 2003. For 2005, the range has been augmented with a more powerful 35th Anniversary coupe based on the Track variant. More equipment and unchanged prices should keep the 350Z prominent in its market sector where it outpowers all rivals from the Mazda RX-8 to the Porsche Boxster. And the 35th Anniversary coupe brings a new focus to the Zed’s mostly proud heritage.