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In the 1970s and 80s, there were a handful of cars that screamed "badass": obviously the Firebird and the Trans Am made the cut, but the list also included the Mazda RX7, the unlikely Buick Regal, and the Datsun 280Z.  Since becoming a Nissan, the Z has gone a bit more upscale, but it's still a source of inspiration and envy. To celebrate the model's 40th birthday, Nissan is launching an anniversary model Z, which is set to hit showrooms next spring.

Like its non-special-edition siblings, the 40th anniversary Nissan 370Z will come with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that turns out 332 hp. It will also feature a six-speed manual transmission, red...

Savages!

Who would dare to compare the Porsche Boxster--it's only the reincarnation of the 550 Spyder, you know--to a Datsun?

We would, and we're not the only ones. During the recent press preview for the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, the Japanese carmaker's team laid it out in PowerPoint: the Z's a bargain Boxster, minus the fuss and admittedly, minus the fancy badge.

Is the badge enough to command an extra $20,000? With a revamped look, a shorter wheelbase, snappy handling and a luscious V-6 under the hood, the 370Z Roadster and Coupe are lower-priced than the Boxster and Cayman, but they're hardly cut-rate in the performance department....

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster hits showrooms in September with a base price of--fittingly--just under $37,000.

The new convertible is offered in four distinct versions: base Roadster with manual or automatic transmission, and Touring with automatic or manual. The base car with Nissan's new seven-speed automatic stickers at $38,270. The Touring version adds a six-CD Bose sound system, XM, Bluetooth and leather ventilated seats; with the manual it's priced at $40,520, and with the automatic, it's $41,820.

Options include a Sport package with 19-inch wheels and sport brakes, and a navigation system with USB audio connectivity.

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