The ultimate Z is coming

• 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 (298kW and 475Nm)
• 6sp manual transmission with rev control or 9sp automatic with paddle shifters
• Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  
• Mechanical limited slip differential
  
• Launch control
• Drive mode selector (auto only)
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• 12.3-inch TFT display with multiple modes
• 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay^~ and Android Auto^~
• Heated front seats with leather-accented seat trim^
• Active Noise Cancellation and Active Sound Enhancement
  
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rear camera
• Intelligent Cruise Control
• Predictive Forward Collision Warning
  
• Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection
  
• Blind Spot Warning & Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Departure Warning
  
• Driver Attention Alert
  

Adds or replaces:

• Power increased to 309kW (+11kW) and 520Nm (+45Nm)
• NISMO-tuned 9 speed automatic with paddle shifters
• New NISMO styling – exterior and interior
• Gloss black RAYS™ 19-inch wheels (0.5” wider Fr & Rr & lighter)
• Enhanced Engine cooling
• Bigger front brake rotors (+25mm)
• NISMO aerodynamic enhancements
• NISMO chassis, tyre and wheel enhancements
• NISMO Sport+ Driving Mode
• NISMO-tuned Launch Control
• NISMO-tuned Active Sound Control
• NISMO branded RECARO™ seats
• Heated and powered front seats not available on Z NISMO
  

While the Z’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 produces a potent 298kW and 475Nm, the Z NISMO ups the performance ante even further, with enhancements like improved cooling, increased turbocharger boost and turbine speed, and an independent ignition spark timing strategy inspired by GT-R NISMO, combining to increase outputs to 309kW and 520Nm (+11kW and +45Nm respectively).

That track-ready performance is met by track-ready endurance, with an enhanced engine oil cooler engineered to keep the NISMO at its peak for the longest possible periods.

A NISMO-tuned nine-speed automatic is the exclusive transmission option, with power delivered to the rear wheels.

Z NISMO exclusively uses a nine-speed automatic transmission that has been enhanced for faster and more dynamic shifting performance, with a particular focus on suitability for track use. Compared to the transmission in other Z grades, it has revised clutch packs allowing for faster shifting. Along with revised engine management software, Z NISMO’s transmission has reduced downshift time by almost half. Launch control also delivers more aggressive standing-start acceleration.

In addition to Normal and Sport, Z NISMO adds a new Sport+ drive mode. This delivers a more dynamic, racetrack-tuned shift program for circuit driving, taking advantage of the powertrain’s faster downshift capability. The shift programming is designed to be so responsive for performance driving that a driver does not need to use the shift paddles on track – though fast-responding manual shifting is always available.

The front of Z NISMO features a styling element called the “Grand-Nose” or “G-Nose,” which extends farther forward than on other grades and recalls a similar design treatment on the heritage 240Z.

The new front fascia also features a restyled grille opening with the thinnest honeycomb mesh of any Nissan production car. That mesh grille balances the need to reduce drag with permitting cooling air to the engine bay. Canards at the car’s front corners create vortexes over the front wheels, further benefiting aerodynamic performance. A subtle red accent runs along the lower edge of the front fascia.

Complementing the G-Nose is a taller, wider rear spoiler, with a three-piece design that extends onto the rear fenders. The rear bumper corners are reshaped to aid with air separation and reduced drag; their shape is inspired by that on GT-R NISMO. A red accent runs from the lower edges of the rear fascia and above the exhaust outlets. Z NISMO’s redesigned side sills also help reduce aerodynamic drag and lift.

NISMO engineers revised every element of the car’s suspension to optimise precision, predictability and cornering grip. Z NISMO has unique stabiliser bars, a stiffer spring rate and larger, retuned dampers. The overarching tuning ethos was to deliver accurate, “one-shot” steering that helps drivers to pick their line through a turn with a minimum of steering adjustment needed, contributing to confident track-ready performance.

To deliver maximum road feel and traction, Z NISMO wears Dunlop® SP SPORT MAXX GT600 tyres, a version of which are also used on GT-R. The rear tyres measure 10-millimetres wider.

The tyres are fitted to lightweight, NISMO-specific, gloss black RAYS™ 19-inch wheels. Although wider than the 19-inch wheels on the Z, their advanced construction means the NISMO-specific wheels are slightly lighter.

Comprehensive chassis revisions to Z NISMO begin with bracing and stiffening measures that help the car faithfully track and respond to the increased cornering forces enabled by Z NISMO’s tyres. Enhancements include additional front, rear and rear underfloor bracing, helping increase torsional rigidity by 2.5 per cent. Stiffer front and rear suspension bushings, and a stiffer mounting bushing for the steering rack, further increase lateral rigidity.

Engineers enhanced the Z NISMO braking system, upgrading the front brakes to larger, 380 mm rotors (+25 mm) and 2mm thicker rotors matched to 350 mm rear brake rotors, and equipping a more performance-focused brake pad compound. The changes are intended to improve Z’s impressive brake pedal feel and enhance braking performance in extended track use scenarios.

Nissan designers carefully enhanced the cabin of Z NISMO to amplify visual appeal without creating unnecessary visual “noise.” The engine start/stop and drive mode selection buttons are anodised red. The graphics in the fully digital TFT display feature a red outline around the tachometer, a NISMO logo and a special red “flash” during the start-up animation.

Helping to secure the driver and passenger in place are RECARO™ seats finished in a combination of leather^ and Alcantara™, with a red centre section and NISMO logos in the headrests. A new steering wheel features leather and Alcantara™ trim, with a sporty, racing-inspired red accent mark at the 12 o’clock position.