If there was any doubt about the popularity of a Z car, the Nimso name’s je ne sais quoi caused a run on the 100-unit allocation, available from 11am on the 10th of August.

Offers of the Nissan Z Nismo went out to existing customer orders, with 22 going in 11 minutes. After existing orders were converted, only 50 Nissan Z’s remained and were snapped up by midday.

Some extraordinary facts emerged afterwards. Even after paying the $1,000 reservation fee, a Nissan Z was by no means guaranteed. Unsuccessful buyer’s reservation fees would be refunded, as would any others choosing not to proceed. Interestingly, no 3rd party buyers were allowed, and only one car per person was permitted.

Successful customers will be contacted by their nominated dealer shortly to confirm their purchase of the flagship new vehicle.

The standard Nissan Z is a force with which to be reckoned, and was tested by #alanzurvas at the australian launch. Although the Z Nismo has only 11kw more, the Nissan Z Nismo is a thing of beauty and I am not in the least surprised that connoisseurs chose a Nissan Z Nismo over a spiritless german.

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ABOVE: 2023 Nissan Z Nismo

“The excitement surrounding the entire Z range has been fantastic, and it just goes to show there’s still a real appetite for performance in Australia,” says Nissan Australia Managing Director, Adam Paterson.

“The new Z NISMO reaches new performance heights for this incredibly iconic nameplate, and I’m excited for our customers to experience it for themselves.”

Nissan Z NISMO specifications: $94,000 (MSRP)*

  • 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

Buyers were able to specify their choice of colour: Black Diamond Metallic, Brilliant Silver with a Super Black roof, Everest White with a Super Black Roof, or Stealth Gray with a Black roof.

This online process is the first time on a Nissan Z, and signals an interesting move forward for the Japanese car maker as it forges a new path in Australia.

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