He wants his customers to enjoy driving.
The 2023 Nissan Z debuts last week and was not surprising. The Z Proto set high expectations and the production version seems to meet them. The exterior styling is sleek, the powertrain has been updated, and the interior has been redesigned, even though the 370Z underpinnings have been retained. Modifications may be made, however. Hiroshi Tamura, Nissan Z Chief Engineer, described the car as a “dance companion” in a new interview with Track.
Although it isn’t a powerful powerhouse, the new Z packs a lot more power than its predecessor. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine delivers 400 horsepower (298 Kilowatts) as well as 350 pound-feet (475 Newton meters) of torque. Tamura stated that the car doesn’t chase numbers and isn’t too concerned about zero to 60 times. Driving the new Z to Tamura means that you enjoy the “conversation” with the car. If you are looking for pure numbers, then you should consider other options.
Nissan made a significant improvement to the car’s underpinnings, and, consequently, its handling. The car’s structural rigidity was increased, the suspension was adjusted, and electronic power steering was added. The standard model includes a six-speed manual, which is sure to spark conversation between the driver of the car and the driver. Optional is a nine-speed automatic and a limited slip differential. Nissan claims the new Z is 15% faster to 60 mph and has a 13 percent increase in cornering Gs.
We’ll wait to see the new Nissan Z in showrooms, as exciting as it is. Although the automaker has not yet stated when it will go on sale, it is a 2023 model year vehicle so it will likely be available next summer. This seems safe considering current supply chain problems that affect a large part of the auto industry. Although pricing information is not yet available, Nissan executives stated that the price would be around $40,000.