In 1969, a revolutionary Japanese two-door sports car made its North American debut in New York City – the Datsun 240Z. In 2021, an all-new, just as revolutionary, seventh generation version just made its global debut also in New York. This time, the nameplate simply reads “Z.”

From a design standpoint, the all-new 2023 Z offers a sleek, attractive exterior with a silhouette that shows respect for the original model – with a long hood and low rear stance. Inside, the driver-centric cockpit includes a 12.3-inch customizable racing-inspired TFT metre display, available leather-appointed sports seats and 8-speaker Bose^® Audio system.

All 2023 Nissan Z models are equipped with a 400-horsepower 3.0-litre V6 twin turbo engine and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with motorsports-inspired EXEDY^® high performance clutch, or a 9-speed automatic transmission with aluminum paddle shifters.

The 2023 Z is offered in Sport and Performance grade levels and a special Proto Spec edition, which will be available in limited quantity.

Highlights of the 2023 Nissan Z include:

Body:

• Traditional rear-wheel drive sports car design with high rigidity body, commanding presence and advanced aerodynamics
• Long hood, lower rear stance
• Heritage-style LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
• Lightweight aluminium hood, doors and hatchback
• Side sill spoilers, available front chin spoiler and rear spoiler (Performance)
• Five available two-tone premium exterior colour schemes, each featuring a Super Black roof and choice of: Boulder Grey, Seiran Blue, Ikazuchi Yellow, Passion Red TriCoat and Everest White Pearl TriCoat
• Two available monotone exterior colours: Black Diamond Metallic and Gun Metallic

Engine and Driveline

• Front engine/rear-wheel drive
• VR30DDTT 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo engine, 24-valve DOHC V6 (VR30DDTT), rated at 400 horsepower @ 6,400 RPM, 350 lb-ft of torque @ 1,600 – 5,600 RPM
• Electronic Variable Valve Timing Control (E-VVT)
• Standard 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission with EXEDY^® high-performance clutch Available SynchroRev Match^®, allowing heel-toe-like downshifting (manual transmission)
• Available electronically controlled 9-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, launch control, Downshift Rev Matching
• Standard aluminium paddle shifters (Sport 9AT); available unique GT-R design paddle shifters (Performance 9AT)
• Dual outlet exhaust, available sport grade muffler (Performance)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Double-wishbone front suspension, rear multi-link suspension; 2-point front strut tower brace; high response monotube shock absorbers
• Available sport-tuned suspension (Performance)
• Vehicle speed-sensitive electric power steering (electric rack)
• Power-assisted vented front and rear disc brakes, 4-wheel anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist
• Available Nissan Sport Brakes with 14.0-inch front/13.8-inch rear rotors and 4-piston front/2-piston rear aluminum callipers, red calliper finish (Performance)
• 18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels and 245/45WR18 front / 245/45WR18 rear Yokohama ADVAN Sport high performance tires
• Available 19-inch RAYS^® super-lightweight forged-alloy wheels with 255/40WR19 front / 275/35WR19 rear Bridgestone Potenza^® S007 high performance tires (Performance)

Interior Features

• 240Z-inspired centre stack with instrument panel-mounted analogue triple-pod cluster (turbocharger boost, turbocharger turbine speed, voltmeter)
• 8-way manual driver’s seat, 4-way manual passenger’s seat
• Heated seats (Performance)
• Automatic Temperature Control
• Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
• Standard 8.0-inch display audio touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system
• SiriusXM^® Radio
• Available NissanConnect^® Services telematics (Performance)
• Available NissanConnect^® with WiFi hotspot (Performance)
• Voice Recognition
• RearView Monitor
• Available aluminum-trimmed pedals (Performance)
• Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range)
• Nissan Intelligent Key^® with Push Button Ignition
• Front and rear parking sensors

Safety, Security and Driving Assistance Technologies

• Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
• Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System
• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind Spot Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• High Beam Assist
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

If you’re interested in test driving a 2023 Nissan Z, please click the button below. Depending on current conditions, traditional test drives may not be available so we’ll contact you to discuss what is possible. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.