Nissan Z (RZ34)

Nissan Z
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Model code	RZ34[1]
Also called	Nissan Fairlady Z (Japan)
Production	April 2022 – present
Model years	2023–present
Assembly	Japan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi (Nissan Motor Tochigi Plant)
Designer	Naoyuki Ohkoshi (exterior)[2] Takuya Yamashita (interior)[3]
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door fastback coupé
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Related	Nissan 370Z
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 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	9-speed Jatco JR913E/Mercedes-9G-Tronic automatic 6-speed FS6R31A manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length	4,380 mm (172.4 in)
Width	1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Height	1,315 mm (51.8 in)
Curb weight	1,581–1,680 kg (3,486–3,704 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan 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.