Nissan Z (RZ34)

Nissan Z
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Model codeRZ34[1]
Also calledNissan Fairlady Z (Japan)
ProductionApril 2022 – present
Model years2023–present
AssemblyJapan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi (Nissan Motor Tochigi Plant)
Designer
  • Naoyuki Ohkoshi (exterior)[2]
  • Takuya Yamashita (interior)[3]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door fastback coupé
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformNissan FM platform
RelatedNissan 370Z
Powertrain
Engine3.0 L VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 (RZ34)
Power output
  • 400 hp (298 kW; 406 PS) 350 lb⋅ft (475 N⋅m; 48 kg⋅m)
  • 420 hp (313 kW; 426 PS) 384 lb⋅ft (521 N⋅m; 53 kg⋅m) (Z Nismo)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length4,380 mm (172.4 in)
Width1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Height1,315 mm (51.8 in)
Curb weight1,581–1,680 kg (3,486–3,704 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorNissan 370Z (Z34)

The Nissan Z,[4] known in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z (Japanese: 日産・フェアレディZ, Hepburn: Nissan Fearedi Zetto), is the seventh generation of the Z-car line of sports cars manufactured by Nissan. The model succeeded the 370Z, though is built on a modified and revised version of the previous generation's platform.[5] The model also drops the numerical nomenclature of the previous generations.

The Z was introduced in August 2021. it featured Nissan's VR30DDTT engine and built on an evolution of Nissan FM Z34 platform, giving a model code "RZ34". It also has two transmission options, a 6-speed manual and a 9-speed automatic transmission. Deliveries began in late 2022 and was offered with two trims, "Performance" and "Sport". More powerful and track-focused, Z Nismo was introduced in July 2023 with significant upgrades over the standard version. The Z is also involved in various motorsports, such as in Super GT and GT4 Racing. It is well received among car enthusiasts and motor publications with winning a Drive's Car of The Year award and becoming a finalist of World Car of The Year awards.

  1. ^ "RZ34 R&D: Trust Gets Started On The New Z". Speedhunters. September 18, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Design 202015053". IP Australia | Australian Design Search. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  3. ^ "B-roll : Nissan Z Proto Design development". Nissan Global. September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "All-New 2023 Nissan Z Coupe Sports Car". Nissan USA. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Yekikian, Nick (August 18, 2021). "Nissan Exec Confirms the New Z and 370Z Share the Same Chassis Code". MotorTrend.