Nissan Z Nismo Spied with a Body Kit Hinting at Extra Power

• A Nismo version of the new Nissan Z is in the works, as evidenced by these spy photos.
• It has a body kit and will feature an upgraded chassis, and rumors suggest its twin-turbo V-6 could produce up to 500 hp.
• The Z Nismo could arrive soon, possibly even for the 2024 model year.

It appears that the high-performance Nismo variant will return for the Nissan Z’s newest generation, if these spy photos are any indication. The images clearly show an upgraded version of the new sports car, with a body kit, upgraded wheels and tires, and—we can only assume—a healthy serving of extra power from the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6.

This engine makes 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque in the standard 2023 Z, and rumors suggest that the Nismo version could receive a significant bump all the way up to 500 hp. If so, that would be a bigger boost than the previous Z Nismo offered, as its 3.7-liter V-6 produced 350 hp compared to the standard version’s 332 hp. The previous Nismo offered either a manual or an automatic transmission, so the new one may also come with a choice of the standard car’s six-speed manual or nine-speed auto.

The Nismo’s body kit looks subtle enough, with side skirts and different front and rear bumpers that extended lower than in the standard car. We can also see new nine-spoke wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires, which appear to be different than the 19-inch staggered setup in the standard 2023 Z Performance model that comes equipped with Bridgestone Potenza summer tires.

With the standard Z’s pricing ranging from $41,015 up to $54,015, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Nismo model start in the low-$60,000 range. Nissan has yet to confirm its official existence, but it could join the lineup sooner rather than later, possibly even for the 2024 model year.

Source: Motor - aranddriver.com