2023 Nissan Z Specifications

Specifications are based on latest product information available at the time of release

Mechanical

Engine Sport Performance
Name VR30DDTT 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo
Cam design DOHC
Orientation Longitudinal
Cylinders / configuration V6
Block / head composition Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters) 3.0 / 2997
Horsepower 400 @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 350 @ 1,600 - 5,200 rpm
Bore & stroke (mm) 86.0 x 86.0
Compression ratio 10.3
Maximum engine speed 6,800 rpm
Maximum boost pressure 15 psi
Induction system Twin turbochargers
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder; Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Fuel delivery system Direct Injection Gasoline
Engine oil cooler type Engine coolant
Cooling fan type Electric
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded
Emissions system Closed loop feedback system w/ 4 catalysts
Emissions certification level 50 state: LEV2-LEV (CARB), Tier2-Bin5 (Fed)
Exhaust Dual w/ chrome finishers Dual w/sport grade muffler

 

Transmission and Drive System Sport Performance
Drive configuration Mid-mounted front-engine / rear-wheel drive

Transmission type


6-speed close-ratio manual w/EXEDY high-performance clutch
9-speed auto w/drive mode switch,
shift by wire Paddle shifters (9AT)
Unique paddle shifters (9AT)
Launch control

S

O
S
-
-

S

O
-
S
S
Gear ratio
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
Reverse
MT                  
3.795                
2.325               
1.625                
1.272                
1.000               
0.795               
-                         
-                         
      
3.446              
AT
5.425
3.263
2.250
1.649
1.221
1.000
0.862
0.713
0.597
4.799
Final drive ratio 3.538                3.133
Drive shaft Carbon fiber composite (6MT only)
Downshift Rev Matching S (9AT)
SynchroRev Match® - S (6MT)
Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential - S
Limited Traction mode/slip function S (9AT) -
Hill Start Assist S S
Transmission coolers 9AT oil warmer and air-cooled cooler

 

Brakes Sport Performance
Front – vented disc S -
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 12.6 x 1.10
Rear – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 12.1 x 0.63
S -
Front – Vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 14.0 x 1.26
- S
Rear – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 13.8 x 0.79
- S
Caliper type / material Fixed 2-piston front, single piston rear / cast
iron
Floating 4-piston front, 2- piston rear / aluminum
Red caliper color - S
Yellow caliper color - O
Brake control Power-assisted (vacuum)
Anti-lock Braking System
Number of wheels/channels/sensors
S
4/4/4
Brake Assist S
Electronic Brake force Distribution S
Parking brake – mechanical, pull-type S

 

Steering Sport Performance
Type Electric power steering (electric rack)
Fixed Steering Ratio 15.0:1
Vehicle speed variable assist S
Steering wheel 3-spoke leather-wrapped w/ air bag, manual tilt
Premium leather steering wheel - S
Steering wheel controls – illuminated Cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
Manual tilt and telescopic steering column S

 

Suspension  
Front
     Subframe construction
     Stabilizer bar
     Shock absorbers

Double-wishbone aluminum suspension High vacuum diecast aluminum alloy
S
Monotube
Rear
     Subframe construction
     Stabilizer bar
     Shock absorbers

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension Steel
S
Monotube
3-point front strut tower brace S
Sport-tuned suspension - S

 

Body / Chassis  
Type Unibody
Materials (primary) Corrosion-resistant high-strength steel
Hood, doors, rear hatch Aluminum

Exterior

Wheels & Tires Sport Performance
Wheels
Dark-painted aluminum-alloy
     F: 18x9 inches R: 18x9 inches
S -
RAYS® super lightweight forged aluminum-alloy 
     F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches
- S
Bronze-colored aluminum-alloy wheels     
F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches
- O
Tires
Yokohama ADVAN Sport high performance
     F: P245/45R18, R: P245/45R18
S -
Bridgestone Potenza® S007 high performance
     F: P255/40R19, R: P275/35R19
- S
Tire repair kit S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, direct sensor type S

 

Lights Sport Performance
Headlights LED low and high beam
LED daytime running
lamps
S
S
Automatic on/off S
Intelligent Auto Headlights S
LED taillights S
Side mirror LED turn signal indicators S
High Beam Assist S

 

Exterior Features Sport Performance
Body-colored door handles S
Black front grille S
Body-colored front and rear bumpers S
Manual-folding body-colored outside mirrors with turn signals S
Heated outside mirrors - S
Manual opening and closing hatch S
Front chin spoiler - S
Rear spoiler - S
Side sill spoiler S

Interior

Seating Sport Performance
Capacity 2-passenger
Seat Materials Black woven cloth
Synthetic suede inserts
S
-
-
S
Leather-appointed - S
Unique seat cushion and side bolster design - S
Exclusive Proto Spec leather-appointed seats with yellow accents - O
Exclusive Proto Spec suede + cloth door
trim w/yellow stitching
- O
Proto Spec interior badging - O
Seat Type Sport bucket S
Height-adjustable head restraints S
Heated - S
Driver Seat 8-way manual S -
4-way power w/manual lifter, lumbar and
thigh support
- S
Passenger Seat 4-way manual S -
4-way power - S
Suede-appointed door trim - S

 

Audio/Navigation Sport Performance
Nissan audio system with 6 speakers S -
8.0-inch touchscreen S -
Bose®  audio with 8 speakers, Active Noise
Cancellation, Active Sound Enhancement
- S
9.0-inch touchscreen display with
navigation
- S
Apple CarPlay® S
Android Auto™ S
Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® S
Bluetooth®  Hands-free Phone System S
Siri®  Eyes Free S
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant S
SiriusXM®  Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) S
Voice Recognition S
NissanConnect®  with WiFi hotspot - S
NissanConnect®  Services - S

 

Instrumentation Sport Performance
Fully digital TFT meter display
   Speedometer, Tachometer
   Coolant temperature
   Fuel level
   LCD dual trip odometer


S
Instrument panel-mounted 3-bay gauge
cluster (turbocharger boost, turbocharger turbine speed, voltmeter)
S
Indicators
   Clock
   Low Tire Pressure
   Programmable M/T shift up timing indicator (light)
   Cruise Control
   VDC off

S
S
When equipped with 6MT
S
S
Drive computer + G-meter S

 

Convenience Features Sport Performance
Intelligent Cruise Control S
Power windows –one-touch up/down S
Power door locks with auto locking feature S
Nissan Intelligent Key®  with Push Button Ignition S
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror S
RearView Monitor S
2 12-volt power points S
Knee pad on center console tunnel S
HomeLink®  Universal Transceiver - S
Aluminum trimmed sport pedals - S
Locking glove compartment S
Glove compartment dampening - S
Rear window defroster with timer S
Front center console with armrest, storage bin S
Cupholders (2) /bottle holders (2) S
Front map lights (2) S
Cargo area lamp S
USB charging ports (1 Type A, 1 Type C) S
Dual sunvisors w/ illuminated vanity mirrors S
Front and rear parking sensors S
Automatic Temperature Control S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems  
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System Driver and front passenger air bags with dual-
stage inflation, seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags S
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags S
Outboard seat belts, front 3-point (ALR/ELR for pass., ELR for driver)
Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters S
Top tether anchor (passenger seat) S

 

Safety and Security Features  
Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
Energy-absorbing steering column Slide away brake pedal
Break away rear engine mount
Hood buckling creases and safety stops Body side reinforcements
Aluminum side-door guard beams Power window lockout button Vehicle Dynamic Control
Traction Control System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System
S
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection S
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning S
Blind Spot Warning S
Lane Departure Warning S
Rear Cross Traffic Alert S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches) Sport Performance
Wheelbase 100.4
Overall length 172.4
Overall width 72.6
Overall height 51.8
Ground clearance 4.8
Track Front
Rear
61.6
62.8
61.2
61.6

 

Interior (inches)  
Head room 38.2
Leg room 42.9
Hip room 54.6
Shoulder room 54.2

Weight

Weights Sport Performance
  MT AT MT AT
Front 1991 2041 1995 2041
Rear 1495 1508 1541 1561
Total 3486 3549 3536 3602

Fuel Economy

EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (mpg) Sport Performance
  MT AT MT AT
City 18 19 18 19
Highway 24 28 24 28
Combined 20 22 20 22

 

Options Sport Performance
Proto Spec: Yellow-colored brake calipers, bronze-colored aluminum-alloy wheels, exclusive shift lever knob (MT only), exclusive Proto Spec leather-appointed seats with yellow accents, exclusive Proto Spec suede + cloth door trim with yellow stitching, special Proto
Spec interior stitching
- O

 

 

Issued by Nissan