Will the 2023 Nissan Z have a Nismo?
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With a history dating back to 1969 when the original Nissan Fairlady Z went on sale in Japan, the Z is one of the most tuned cars in the world. Movies like "Fast and Furious" made it so that people's imagination went crazy, and the Z, no matter what generation, has long inspired owners and fans to go overboard with modifications. But while some do a good job, you can also find tuned Z cars out there that do not exactly look like cars anymore. In an attempt to help these people, NISMO is preparing a series of performance-oriented accessory parts for the new generation Nissan, and they will be fully revealed during the 2022 SEMA Show. Show Performance Suspension And Brake Kit Are Part Of The Listing Nismo Accessorized Nissan Z With a design inspired by the Nissan 240Z, the new generation Z is not as sporty as its predecessors, but it does have incredible tuning potential. The model is supposed to offer 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, but dyno testing reveals it only makes 372 horsepower and 362 pound-feet of torque through the rear wheels. People are not happy about this, and tuners like the AMS Calibration Team already found solutions to push these numbers up to 452 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque through the rear wheels. But a sports car is about more than just the output it delivers. And this is exactly why Nismo has prepared these performance parts for the new Z. The list of possible updates is long, but the coolest feature is brand-new suspension with Nismo twin-tube coilovers and a linear race spring system. The new suspension was designed with input from racing driver Bryan Heitkotter, so for sure it will considerably improve the quality of the ride and handling. There is also a new adjustable stabilizer bar kit that is available for purchase. In prototype form, Nismo is also listing new rear midlinks, rear lower camber links, rear traction arms, endlinks, front upper arms, and front outer tie rod ends. The car to be presented at SEMA rides on Nismo LM-RS1 wheels, sized 19 x 9.5 inches up front and 19 x 10.5 inches at the rear. They can be ordered in black, anthracite, and bronze semi-gloss finishes. They are wrapped in Bridgestone RE71RS tires. Stopping power comes from a new brake kit that includes track-ready brake pads, larger vented front and rear rotors, 6-piston front/4-piston rear calipers, and stainless-steel brake lines. A Nismo Twin-Disc Clutch Can Handle Up To 800 Horsepower
Nismo Accessorized Nissan Z Nismo has made a lot of updates under the hood, too. The car's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 received a Nismo-branded cold-air intake that is currently waiting for approval. Changes also include a larger heat exchanger and a stainless-steel track exhaust system with 2.25-inch end pipes. There is no word on how much power this Nismo-accessorized Z delivers, but it comes equipped with a twin-disc clutch and flywheel kit designed to handle up to 800 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque. This will be a 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet increase over the standard Z. Nismo Changes The Exterior Look Too
Nismo Accessorized Nissan Z While Nismo focused its attention on the performance aspect of the Z, it is also improving the car's exterior look. The exterior mirror covers are replaced by new ones made from carbon fiber, and there is also a new Nissan fuel filler cover and Nismo kick plates. In the cabin, there is a new Nismo titanium shift knob and a Nismo carbon fiber steering wheel trim kit that is still in prototype form. As a final addition, the engine cover is made from carbon fiber. Nismo announced that all these new parts will be available for purchase through Nissan dealerships starting in early 2023. 2023 Nismo Accessorized Nissan Z Nissan is gearing up to reveal yet another track-ready version of its Z sports car in collaboration with its Nismo tuning and motorsports division. The company has teased on Twitter a shadowy side profile image of this Z Nismo GT4 race car ahead of its online reveal on September 28 at 9AM AEST. Although this teaser image doesn’t appear to show anything substantial upon first glance, with a slight adjustment of the contrast and brightness more details are made clear. A large ‘GT4’ sticker is situated in the middle of the door, signifying this car is the track-only GT4 version. An apparent change to the regular Nissan Z is the aggressive Nismo bodykit that includes a low front splitter and a large rear wing that’s added on top of the regular ducktail-style rear spoiler. There are also vents on the bonnet, as well as a rear tow hook. Although it’s not seen, a GT4-spec roll cage is expected. It’s unclear what kind of changes Nissan will make to the Z’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine in GT4 racing specification. In the road-going Z it produces 298kW of power and 475Nm of torque.
This isn’t the first track-only Z that Nissan has revealed, as Nissan revealed a modified Z Nismo racer that debuted at the Fuji 24-Hour Race at Fuji Speedway in the ST-Q class, which is a class for special development vehicles approved by Super Taikyu Series and isn’t competitive. This previous Nissan Z racer appears to have similar racing-oriented body modifications as the teased GT4 version, but is slightly toned down in some areas. It’s expected both of the Z-based racers will inform the hotter, road-going Nissan Z Nismo that’s reportedly set to be revealed in early 2023, according to BestCarWeb. The Nissan Z Nismo will reportedly receive dedicated suspension tuning by Nismo, beefier brakes, chassis stiffening, Yamaha performance dampers, a different exhaust, and a retuned electronic control unit (ECU). Other aesthetic changes will reportedly include 20-inch aluminium wheels, Recaro sports seats, a leather and Alcantara steering wheel, and a dash with red-accented stitching. It’s unclear at this stage how much more power and torque the Z Nismo will make, but with the Nismo exhaust and retuned ECU we could see a slight bump over the regular version. Nissan Z details in briefThe Nissan Z sits on a revised version of the 370Z’s rear-wheel drive bones and uses the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with variable valve timing and quick-spooling small-diameter turbochargers, putting out 298kW and 475Nm. There’s a choice of a six-speed close-ratio manual, featuring an Exedy high-performance clutch, carbon-fibre composite drive shaft and an automated rev-matching function, and a new nine-speed unit paired with aluminium paddle shifters. All Nissan Zs have a mechanical limited-slip differential and launch control as standard equipment. The Z also comes standard with Active Noise Cancellation to filter out tyre drone and wind noise, and Active Sound Enhancement to amplify the engine soundtrack inside the cabin. MORE: Everything Nissan Z Will the new Z have a Nismo?The car also gets Nismo suspension pieces already available for the new Z, as the base components are carried over from the old 370Z. This includes front upper wishbones and tie rods, end links, plus rear camber links, mid links, and traction arms. There's also a gorgeous set of new Nismo LM-RS1 wheels, measuring 19x9.
Will the 400Z have a Nismo package?2023 Nissan Z Morphs Into “400Z NISMO,” Already Rocks Slammed Widebody Looks. Ahead of its first U.S. deliveries, Nissan treated us last month with the revelation that its 2023 Nissan Z opposes affordable JDM-style heritage to the well-known “Germapanese” Toyota GR Supra BMW mix.
How much is the 400Z Nismo?The 2023 Nissan 400Z is an all-new sports coupe that has been jam-packed with a spirited 400 hp twin-turbo 3.0L V6 engine under the hood. Having the 400 Z price estimated to be starting at an MSRP of $39,990, one is destined to rumble with a 0-60 MPH of 3.5 seconds through this power beat.
What engine will be in the 2023 Nissan Z?The 2023 Z's 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine adds a significant bump in power output over the previous generation 370Z. The engine is rated at 400 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque starting from 1,600 to 5,200 rpm.
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NIssan Z Nismo race car
