• Home
  • /
  • 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Press Kit

2026 Nissan Z Heritage Press Kit

Save Remove Download
Front left 3/4 angle of the 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition in a circular room with uplighting.

2026 Nissan Z

Latest Z Heritage Edition pays tribute to the Z32

View More Z News

Pricing Graphic

What's New

  • Heritage Edition pays homage to the fourth-generation Z sports car, the 300ZX "Z32", with retro-inspired visual touches.
  • Z Sport and Performance grades add available two-tone Boulder Gray paint color paired with a black roof.

Need to Know

The 2026 Nissan Z is available in Sport, Performance and NISMO grades.

Performance

Twin-turbo engine thrills with 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, channeled through six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission.

Performance-enhancing tech includes Z thrills with SynchroRev Match (Performance grade, manual), mechanical Limited Slip Differential (Performance and NISMO grades) and Launch Control (standard with automatic transmission).

NISMO delivers track-ready exhilaration with 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque, NISMO-tuned suspension, unique stabilizer bars, a stiffer spring rate, retuned dampers, wider rear wheels, and Dunlop® SP SPORT MAXX GT600 tires.

Design

Iconic sports car silhouette includes numerous references to the historic Z models, including long hood with "Z bulge," Z32-inspired rear and signature lighting referencing the 240ZG's headlights.

Performance-focused interior elements include three gauges atop the dashboard, GT‑R-inspired steering wheel, aluminum pedals, door trim suede and Recaro seats (NISMO only).

Striking, functional NISMO design elements include restyled grille with thinner honeycomb mesh; taller, wider three-piece rear spoiler; canards at the car's front corners; NISMO red accents; and exclusive Stealth Gray paint.

Tech

Driver-focused cockpit features 12.3-inch meter offering three modes to suit the driver's mood and preference: Normal, Enhanced and Sport.

Stay connected with standard Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and two USB ports.

Available connectivity features include 8-speaker Bose® Audio System, 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, NissanConnect® Services with Wi-Fi hotspot.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Enhanced confidence with standard driver assistance and safety technology including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Standard Intelligent Cruise Control makes highway road trips more convenient.

# # #
Issued by Nissan

2026 Nissan Z Pricing

BASE VEHICLE Description Suggested List Price(1)
Z Sport 3.0 Liter V6 9AT $42,970
Z Sport 3.0 Liter V6 6MT $42,970
Z Performance 3.0 Liter V6 9AT $52,970
Z Performance 3.0 Liter V6 6MT $52,970
Z NISMO 3.0 Liter V6 9AT $65,750

(1) = Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Manufacturer's recommended pre-delivery service and factory to dealer allowances included.Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. D&H $1,295
Issued by Nissan

2026 Nissan Z Specifications

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

S – Standard  O – Option

Mechanical

Engine

Sport

Performance

NISMO

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

420 @ 6,400 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

350 @ 1,600 - 5,600 rpm

384 @ 2,000 - 5,200 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

86.0 x 86.0

Compression ratio

10.3

Maximum engine speed

6,800 rpm

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

NISMO-enhanced

Cooling fan type

Electric

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions certification level

50 state: LEV3-ULEV70 (California), Tier3-Bin70 (EPA)

Exhaust

Dual with standard muffler (6MT)
Dual with sport grade muffler (9AT)

 

Transmission and Drive System

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Drive configuration

Mid-mounted front-engine / rear-wheel drive

Transmission type

6-speed close-ratio manual w/EXEDY high-performance clutch

S

S

-

9-speed automatic

O

O

-

NISMO-tuned 9-speed automatic

-

-

S

Paddle shifters (9AT)

S

Launch control

S (9AT only)

S

S

Drive shaft

Steel (9AT)
Carbon fiber composite (6MT only)

Steel

Downshift Rev Matching

S (9AT)

S

SynchroRev Match®

-

S (6MT)

-

Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential

-

S

Limited Traction mode/slip function

S (9AT)

S (9AT)

S

Hill Start Assist

S

Transmission coolers

9AT oil warmer and air-cooled cooler

Gear ratios (:1)

MT

AT

1st

3.795

5.425

2nd

2.325

3.263

3rd

1.625

2.249

4th

1.272

1.649

5th

1

1.221

6th

0.795

1

7th

-

0.862

8th

-

0.713

9th

-

0.597

Reverse

3.446

4.799

Final drive ratio (:1)

3.538

3.133

 

Brakes

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Front – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 12.6 x 1.10

S

-

-

Rear – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 12.1 x 0.6

S

-

-

Front – Vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 14.0 x 1.3

-

S

-

Front – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 15.0 x 1.3

-

-

S

Rear – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 13.8 x 0.8

-

S

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

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

NISMO

Type

Electric power steering (electric rack)

NISMO-specific tuning

-

S

Steering wheel

3-spoke leather-wrapped with air bag, manual tilt

Premium leather steering wheel

-

S

-

NISMO leather and Alcantara steering wheel

-

-

S

Steering wheel controls – illuminated

S

Manual tilt and telescopic steering column

S

 

Suspension

 

Front

Double-wishbone aluminum-alloy

Subframe construction

Aluminum

Stabilizer bar

S

Shock absorbers

Monotube

Rear

Multi-link aluminum-alloy

Subframe construction

Steel

Stabilizer bar

S

Shock absorbers

Monotube

2-point front strut tower brace

S

NISMO front and rear chassis bracing

-

S

NISMO-tuned suspension

-

S

 

Body / Chassis

 

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant high-strength steel

Hood, doors, rear hatch

Aluminum

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Wheels

Gray Metallic painted aluminum-alloy
F: 18x9 inches R: 18x9 inches

S

-

-

RAYS® Dark Gray Metallic painted forged aluminum-alloy
F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches

-

S

-

RAYS® bronze painted forged aluminum-alloy
F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches

-

O

-

RAYS® Gloss Black painted forged aluminum-alloy
F: 19x10 inches R: 19x10.5 inches

-

-

S

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

-

Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT600
F: P255/40R19, R: P285/35R19

-

-

S

Tire repair kit

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, direct sensor type

S

 

Lights

 

  LED low and high beam headlights

S

  LED daytime running lamps

S

Automatic on/off

S

Intelligent Auto Headlights

S

LED tail lights

S

Side mirror LED turn signal indicators

S

High Beam Assist

S

 

Exterior Features

Sport

Performance

NISMO

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

Black mirrors with red NISMO strip

-

-

S

Heated outside mirrors

-

S

S

Manual opening and closing hatch

S

Front chin spoiler

-

S

-

Rear spoiler

-

S

-

Carbon-fiber rear spoiler with “Twin Turbo” badge

-

O

-

NISMO-exclusive three-piece rear spoiler

-

-

S

Side sill spoiler

S

S

S

Black “katana” blade styling element

-

-

S

Black roof

O

O

S

NISMO-exclusive front and rear fascias

-

-

S

NISMO-exclusive front grille

-

-

S

NISMO-exclusive side sills

-

-

S

NISMO emblems at front and rear

-

-

S

Interior

Seating

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Capacity

2-passenger

 Seat Materials

Black woven cloth

S

-

-

Synthetic suede inserts

-

S

-

Leather-appointed

-

S

-

Leather and Alcantara-appointed

-

-

S

Unique seat cushion and side bolster design

-

S

-

NISMO-exclusive Recaro seats

-

-

S

NISMO interior badging

-

-

S

Seat Type

Sport bucket

S

Height-adjustable head restraints

S

S

-

Heated

-

S

-

Driver Seat

8-way manual

S

-

S

4-way power with manual lifter,
lumbar and thigh support

-

S

-

Passenger Seat

4-way manual

S

-

S

4-way power

-

S

-

Suede-appointed door trim

-

S

S

 

Audio/Navigation

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Nissan audio system with 6 speakers

S

-

-

8-inch touchscreen

S

-

-

Bose® audio with 8 speakers, Active Noise Cancellation, Active Sound Enhancement

-

S

S

9-inch touchscreen display with navigation

-

S

S

Apple CarPlay®

S

Wireless 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

Amazon Alexa connectivity

-

S

SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)

S

Voice Recognition

S

NissanConnect® with WiFi hotspot

-

S

S

NissanConnect® Services

-

S

S

 

Instrumentation

Sport

Performance

NISMO

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

 

S

NISMO-exclusive TFT meter graphics

-

-

S

Instrument panel-mounted 3-bay gauge
cluster (turbocharger boost, turbocharger turbine speed, voltmeter)

 

S

Indicators

Clock

S

Low Tire Pressure

S

Programmable M/T shift up timing indicator (light)

When equipped with 6MT

Cruise Control

S

VDC off

S

Drive computer + G-meter

S

 

Convenience Features

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Intelligent Cruise Control

S

Power windows w/ one-touch up/down

S

Power door locks with auto locking feature

S

Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition

S

NISMO-exclusive red anodized engine start and Drive Mode buttons

-

-

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 USB-A, 1 USB-C)

S

Dual sun visors with 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

Seat belts, front

3-point (ELR)

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
Steel 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

Predictive Forward Collision Warning

S

Blind Spot Warning

S

Lane Departure Warning

S

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Wheelbase

100.4

Overall length

172.4

173.2

Overall width

72.6

73.6

Overall height

51.8

Ground clearance

4.8

4.9

  Track width

Front

61.6

61.2

61.8

Rear

62.8

61.6

62.2

 

Interior (inches)

 

Head room

38.2

Leg room

42.9

Hip room

54.6

Shoulder room

54.2

Weight

Weights Sport Performance NISMO
MT AT MT AT AT
Total 3,486 3,549 3,536 3,602 3,704

Fuel Economy

EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (mpg)

Sport

Performance

NISMO

MT

AT

MT

AT

AT

City

18

19

18

19

17

Highway

24

28

24

28

24

Combined

20

22

20

22

19

 

Options

Sport

Performance

NISMO

Heritage Edition package: Midnight Purple exterior color, bronze 19-inch RAYS® wheels, exterior vinyl graphics, exclusive kick plate, carbon spoiler with Twin Turbo badge, exclusive floor mats

-

O

-

S – Standard  O – Option
Issued by Nissan

2026 Nissan Z Fact Sheet

Save Remove Download

Files

Media Contacts

Files

Media Contacts

Related News

Front left 3/4 angle of the 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition in a circular room with uplighting.
New 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition revealed with retro cues from 300ZX
Contacts Careers Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Legal Notices & Terms Accessibility