Nissan Reveals the All New 2023 Nissan Z

Nissan has finally revealed their all-new, Z car, the seventh-generation 2023 Z. The first thing you notice is that there is no longer a number in its name.

The new Z: Engine and oily bits

The 2023 Z’s 3.0-litre V6 twin turbo engine adds a significant bump in power output over the previous generation 370Z. The engine is rated at 400 HP (296kw) @ 6,400 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque (407Nm) @ 1,600 to 5,600 rpm. This is a big increase of 68 horsepower 30 percent of torque.

“Simply put, our goal is to make this the best Z yet, period. With each generation, we raise the bar, pushing the limits of Z and continuing to tap into the human instinct for that next thrilling journey,” said Hiroshi Tamura, chief product specialist of the new Z. “More than just powerful and agile, the 2023 Z is designed to be one with the driver for all kinds of on-road adventures.”

The increase is thanks to small diameter twin turbos and electronic variable valve timing (e-VVT) intake valve system ensures optimum response.

Transmissions are either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic.

The 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission includes an EXEDY^® high-performance clutch with launch control. Manual cars also have a carbon-fibre composite drive shaft, with SynchroRev Match^® added to 6MT Performance models.

The new 9-speed automatic has. Aluminium paddle shifters as seen on the Nissan.

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Handling

A stiffer body, and well calibrated electric power steering have increased handling while keeping that strong mechanical feel. Wider front tyres on both trim levels help increase maximum cornering G up to 13 percent.

Dampers use a new monotube shock absorber design with a larger diameter give a 20 percent reduction in dampening force over the 370Z. It gives a smoother ride over rubbish road surfaces, while giving flatter cornering. Front suspension is double-wishbone aluminium suspension with the rear independent multi-link aluminium suspension has also been reconfigured with new settings.

Automatic Z cars have standard and sport drive modes. While standard mode does the daily driving best, Sport mode gives faster acceleration control, a sports-mode steering algorithm, active sound enhancement and sports-mode vehicle dynamic control. Adding to the fun is a mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential on Z Performance models.

There are larger sport brakes with red-painted callipers, and dark-painted 18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels with Yokohama ADVAN Sport high performance tyres. Z Performance gets larger 19-inch RAYS^® super lightweight forged aluminium-alloy wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza^® S007 high performance tyres.

2023 Z Exterior

The 2023 Z has a new look that pay homage to its past.

“Inspired by the voices of thousands of Z owners and Z lovers, and ignited by internal conversations around the six generations of Z that have come before, we found ourselves gravitating towards the sketches that touched the high points of certain decades while remaining true to our vision of the future,” said Alfonso Albaisa, global head of design at Nissan. “Ultimately, we created a Z that travels between the decades while being completely modern.”

Nissan Z takes is a rear-wheel-drive sports car, with a long bonnet, and a lower rear end. Nissan Z has finally entered the 21^st century with LED headlights that have two half-circles taking their inspiration from the Japan market-only 240ZG of the 1970s.

Flush mounted door handles trim down the side profile, while the rear hatch design is ultra-thin, but more rigid than the 370Z. Tail lights incorporate modern use 3D LED technology with a design reminiscent of the Z32 (1990-1996) 300ZX. That was the car many said was the most beautiful Nissan ever made.

The new Nissan Z comes in 3 solid colours:– Black Diamond Metallic, Gun Metallic and Rosewood Metallic, with two-tone mixes of six colours under a Super Black roof:- Brilliant Silver, Boulder Gray, new Seiran Blue, new Ikazuchi Yellow, Passion Red TriCoat and Everest White Pearl TriCoat.

Nissan Z cabin:

The centre stack takes a slightly retro approach it, with three sporty analog gauges on the instrument panel, 8.0-inch touchscreen audio display in the centre and climate control switches near the shifter.

Race driver, Tsugio Matsuda, helped give the Z real sports car feel inside. Driver instruments have been replaced by a 12.3-inch customizable LCD screen. The display has several views, with “Normal” mode giving a centre area for navigation, audio and vehicle information. “Enhanced” mode pushes the tachometer and speedometer to the edges of the display, giving more space in the centre for a larger navigation map and information to be displayed. “Sport” mode prioritizes the tachometer in the centre with shift-up light at the top for shift information in the driver’s field of view. The Sport mode also allows for a boost gauge or G meter to be displayed.

The seats take know-how from the GT-R’s development to enhance both hold and fit. They’re covered in suede on the seatback that hold the body better in tight cornering..

Nissan Z Sport has black woven cloth seats with an 8-way manual driver’s seat and 4-way manual passenger seat. Nissan Z Performance adds leather accenting, 4-way power driver’s seat with manual lifter, lumbar and thigh support, 4-way power passenger seat and heated seats.

The Z Performance grade includes a 9.0-inch touchscreen with navigation and NissanConnect^® Services with Wi-Fi hotspot. Also included is an 8-speaker Bose^® Audio system with Active Noise Cancellation and Active Sound Enhancement.

Three cabin colours are – Black, Red and Blue. The special Z Proto Spec edition features yellow accents throughout the cabin, including stitching on the instrument panel. The seats feature layered seat material to create depth and a gradation effect.

Convenience and safety features include: