Nissan has redesigned its Z sports car for 2023, which marks the first all-new Z in over ten years. It has also removed any numerical designation from the new model, giving it more of a newer, cleaner feel. Powering the new Z is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic. It launches from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with the manual and 4.3 seconds with the automatic, while top speed is limited to 155 mph. Unlike its predecessor, the 370Z, the new Z is positioned as a more upscale sports car and aimed at the likes of the Toyota Supra rather than more budget-friendly, entry-level sports cars such as the Toyota 86 and Mazda Miata. The Z's interior layout remains the same as its predecessors, which is two front seats and none in the rear. However, everything else in its cabin has been improved significantly, featuring available leather trim, power-adjustable seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, standard 8-inch infotainment and 12.3-inch digital gauge displays, among others.
Pricing for the new Nissan Z starts in the low $40,000s. The example above is the only new Nissan Z that I fully remember seeing in person thus far, which occurred about a month ago. I am not a big Nissan guy by any means, and there are plenty of better sports cars on the market, but the 2023 Z is an intriguing vehicle and a huge upgrade over its aging predecessor. It may not have the cool factor that older versions of the Z from the 70s though the 90s have, but the new Nissan Z is more appealing than nearly every other Nissan in the modern era.
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