Very few automotive manufacturers can boast the sports car lineage of Nissan’s Z. An icon for more than 50 years, the Z has been the first word in Japanese performance since 1969.
It’s a proud legacy, which is why Nissan’s seventh-generation model pays homage to its illustrious past, while celebrating its exciting future.
The highest levels of driving technology, safety and comfort are delivered in the new Z.
Chosen for this seventh-generation performance car was Nissan’s VR30DDTT twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 which produces 298kW, and 475Nm of torque, which improves power to weight by almost 13 per cent over its predecessor, with improved structural rigidity and a faster sprint capability.
Underpinning the Z is all-alloy double wishbone front suspension, with a multi-link alloy independent rear. Ventilated front and rear discs, enclosed by 19-inch forged-alloy wheels, provide the ultimate in stopping power.
The six-speed manual transmission variant is matched to an EXEDY clutch system, with power fed to the rear wheels via a carbon-fibre composite tailshaft for lightness and strength. Advanced rev-matching is also offered for lightning-fast downshifts.
The automatic is a shift-by-wire nine-speed transmission, with paddle shifters on either side of the leather-accented steering wheel. Two driving modes are available: Standard and Sport, which unlocks performance by changing the steering profile, activating the Active Sound Enhancement system, and engaging sports mode in the Vehicle Dynamic Control.
Both automatic and manual models also feature launch control, a first for the Z.
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