2004 SEMA Show
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since the Z first came to America. Then it was the 240Z, a rear-wheel-drive two-seater with 150 horsepower that sold for a little more than $3,000. Now it’s a bit more expensive and quite a bit faster, and, in order to properly celebrate 35 years on (and, for awhile, off) the American landscape, Nissan has brought out a gussied-up anniversary edition, scheduled to go on sale in January of 2005. Changes include more power – up to 300 horsepower from the standard 287 -- 18-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, Brembo® brakes and special badging. The 35th Anniversary Z is offered in Ultra Yellow, Super Black and Silverstone. Honda announced the name of their first-ever truck for the North American market: the Ridgeline. Look for details about the Ridgeline, a 4-door 4WD truck powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine, at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in January. Honda also debuted the Acura RL A-Spec custom package, which will boost horsepower to 300, will also feature track tuned shocks and springs and a decklid spoiler. Though pricing is not final, Honda expects the RL A-Spec package to retail for around $5,500, plus installation. As with other A-Spec kits, installation can only be completed at a dealer.
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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