More performance and familiar engineering honor tradition in the seventh-generation Z sports coupe.
The new engine provides notably more thrust from a stop and sounds like a toned down but still spirited version of the thrum from the outgoing V-6.
Otherwise, the 6-speed manual is a delight. It comes standard with downshift rev matching and this year it adds no-lift upshifts. It’s teamed with a nicely weighted clutch with a natural takeup point and a shifter that slots easily from gear to gear. It also routes the power to the rear wheels through a carbon-fiber-composite driveshaft that you can brag about at Cars & Coffee. This is one of your last chances to get a manual transmission, folks. Don’t waste it.Through the corners of this 1.
Around this track, the Z Performance’s 255/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires grip hard—Nissan estimates 13% greater cornering g forces—as the car dutifully reacts to the way I toss it into a corner. Brake too late and carry too much speed and it wants to push rather than rotate. Control the speed but get on the throttle too early and the rear end starts to kick out though it’s easily caught.
With the enhanced brakes and the controlled speeds on the track, the Z handles several laps with no brake fade and a strong, predictable pedal. The Performance model’s uprated brakes should work for any street driving, but I recommend the accessory pads and probably better brake fluid if you plan to take it to a track or autocross.
The design of the nose and overall side profile pay homage to the 240Z of the 1970s. The LED headlights have a round look thanks to two half-circles that make up the daytime running lights. The rear recalls the Z32 with horizontal LED taillights. It all comes together to create a beautiful sports car that is unmistakable as a Z. Nissan celebrates the look with bright, bold colors, including Seiran Blue, Ikazucki Yellow, and Passion Red Tricoat.
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