Nissan Z NISMO 2024: the tastiest Z

Nissan performance very attainable in USA

There is very little left of Z in the Netherlands, let alone the GT-R. Both models have been removed from the price lists. In the United States, it’s a different story. There, Z is hugely alive, almost everyone knows what NISMO is, and the Nissan GT-R is still just being delivered. And at fairly low prices. For example, a Nissan Z er starts as low as $41,000 and $121,000 gets you a Nissan GT-R to take home. Sigh.

Nissan Z NISMO: technology

The Nissan Z lineup is now expanding with an extra sporty Nissan Z NISMO. Features of this top-of-the-line version include an upgraded suspension, better brakes, sportier styling, larger wheels with a more aggressive rubber compound and a nine-speed automatic transmission taken in hand by Nissan. A manual transmission is available only on the regular Z.

The VR30DDTT 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo gasoline engine also received a horsepower boost. Power rises from 400 to 420 hp and torque increases from 475 to 520 Nm. The Z NISMO also features an improved engine oil cooler so you can enjoy maximum performance for longer periods of time on the track.

Serious rubber

For best traction, Nissan mounts rubber from Dunlop. To be more precise: SPORT MAXX GT600 tires, also regularly found on a GT-R. The rear tires are 10 millimeters wider than those of the Z Performance (285/35R19 versus 275/35R19). The tires wrap around lightweight NISMO-specific, high-gloss black-finished RAYS wheels in a 19-inch size.

Colors

The Nissan Z NISMO is available in five colors: Black Diamond Pearl, Brilliant Silver, Passion Red TriCoat, Everest White Pearl TriCoat and Stealth Grey (NISMO only). Buying a Z NISMO? Then you have to rely on gray imports. When registered in the Netherlands, count on a high BPM fine.