This will make it easier to wait for the Z’s arrival next January.
Since the unveiling of the new Z in August, Nissan has been vocal. The chief engineer said that the 370Z successor will not chase numbers because it will be more about smiling per hour than driving miles per hour. In addition to launching matching driving boots for its rear wheel-drive coupe, the Japanese brand also announced that the model was selected from 100 submissions.
These tidbits will help ease the wait for the market launch in 2022. It took only a few minutes for someone to upload the marketing material onto Nissan Z Club forums. Although it is nothing spectacular, the attached images show the excitement at finally receiving a Z after 13 years.
The Burnt Rubber team stumbled across a prototype for the 2023 Z while they were in Sacramento. The RWD machine is seen launching hard and struggling to get traction at the beginning. Although the assistance systems probably kicked in, it seemed quite quick once the vehicle got off the line. It should be able to complete the task in less than five seconds, according to Nissan.
The engine sounds familiar because the VR30DDTT is also found in the InfinitiQ60 Red Sport. It produces identical 400 horsepower (298 Kilowatts) as well as 350 pound-feet (475 Newton meters). We were able to see the prototype with the optional nine-speed auto transmission, but we are more interested in the new Z’s launch with the standard six speed manual because enthusiasts will probably want the clutch pedal.
The 2023 Z has launch control, a mechanical limit-slip differential and a V6 with a 6,800 rpm redline. It is expected to be a big hit, provided it comes at a reasonable price. We are hoping that Nissan will keep the price low as it is a major refresh of the 370Z, rather than making it an entirely new car.
Although it hasn’t yet been on sale, there are already rumors that a more mean Z Nismo will be available in the future. It is not clear if the coupe-for-Europe design will be reborn as a roadster, as it was discontinued in the US after the 2019 model year. The coupe was approximately $10,000 more expensive than its fixed roof sibling, making it difficult to sell in a market that is experiencing a decline in sports cars.