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2023 Nissan Z Press Kit
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Mechanical
| Engine | Sport | Performance |
| Name | VR30DDTT 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo | |
| Cam design | DOHC | |
| Orientation | Longitudinal | |
| Cylinders / configuration | V6 | |
| Block / head composition | Aluminum/aluminum | |
| Displacement (liters) | 3.0 / 3042 | |
| Horsepower | 400 @ 6,400 rpm | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 350 @ 1,600 - 5,600 rpm | |
| Bore & stroke (mm) | 86.0 x 86.0 | |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 | |
| Maximum engine speed | 6,800 rpm | |
| Induction system | Twin turbochargers | |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder; Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) | |
| Fuel delivery system | Direct Injection Gasoline | |
| Engine oil cooler type | Engine coolant | |
| Cooling fan type | Electric | |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | |
| Emissions system | Closed loop feedback system w/ 4 catalysts | |
| Emissions certification level | 50 state: LEV2-LEV (CARB), Tier2-Bin5 (Fed) | |
| Exhaust | Dual w/ chrome finishers | Dual w/sport grade muffler |
| Transmission and Drive System | Sport | Performance |
| Drive configuration | Mid-mounted front-engine / rear-wheel drive | |
Transmission type
6-speed close-ratio manual w/EXEDY high-performance clutch |
S
O
S
-
- |
S
O
-
S
S |
9-speed auto w/drive mode switch, shift by wire
Paddle shifters (9AT)
Unique paddle shifters (9AT)
Launch control | | |
Gear ratio
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
Reverse | MT
3.795
2.325
1.625
1.272
1.000
0.795
-
-
3.446 | AT
5.425
3.263
2.250
1.649
1.221
1.000
0.862
0.713
0.597
4.799 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.538 3.133 | |
| Drive shaft | Carbon fiber composite (6MT only) | |
| Downshift Rev Matching | S (9AT) | |
| SynchroRev Match® | - | S (6MT) |
| Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential | - | S |
| Limited Traction mode/slip function | S (9AT) | - |
| Hill Start Assist | S | S |
| Transmission coolers | 9AT oil warmer and air-cooled cooler | |
| Brakes | Sport | Performance |
| Front – vented disc | S | - |
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 12.6 x 1.10 | | |
Rear – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 12.1 x 0.63 | S | - |
Front – Vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 14.0 x 1.26 | - | S |
Rear – vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness -
(in.) 13.8 x 0.79 | - | S |
| Caliper type / material | Fixed 2-piston front, single piston rear / cast iron | Floating 4-piston front, 2-piston rear / aluminum |
| Red caliper color | - | S |
| Yellow caliper color | - | O |
| Brake control | Power-assisted (vacuum) | |
Anti-lock Braking System
Number of wheels/channels/sensors | S
4/4/4 | |
| Brake Assist | S | |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution | S | |
| Parking brake – mechanical, pull-type | S | |
| Steering | Sport | Performance |
| Type | Electric power steering (electric rack) | |
| Vehicle speed variable assist | S | |
| Steering wheel | 3-spoke leather-wrapped w/ air bag, manual tilt | |
| Premium leather steering wheel | - | S |
| Steering wheel controls – illuminated | Cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone | |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | S | |
| Suspension | | |
Front
Subframe construction
Stabilizer bar
Shock absorbers | Double-wishbone aluminum suspension
High vacuum diecast aluminum alloy
S
Monotube | |
Rear
Subframe construction
Stabilizer bar
Shock absorbers | Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
Steel
S
Monotube | |
| 3-point front strut tower brace | S | |
| Sport-tuned suspension | - | S |
| Body / Chassis | |
| Type | Unibody |
| Materials (primary) | Corrosion-resistant high-strength steel |
| Hood, doors, rear hatch | Aluminum |
Exterior
| Wheels & Tires | Sport | Performance |
| Wheels | | |
Dark-painted aluminum-alloy
F: 18x9 inches R: 18x9 inches | S | - |
RAYS® super lightweight forged aluminum-alloy
F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches | - | S |
Bronze-colored aluminum-alloy wheels
F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches | - | O |
| Tires | | |
Yokohama ADVAN Sport high performance
F: P245/45R18, R: P245/45R18 | S | - |
Bridgestone Potenza® S007 high performance
F: P255/40R19, R: P275/35R19 | - | S |
| Tire repair kit | S | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System, direct sensor type | S | |
| Lights | Sport | Performance |
| Headlights | LED low and high beam
LED daytime running lamps | S
S |
| Automatic on/off | S | |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights | S | |
| LED taillights | S | |
| Side mirror LED turn signal indicators | S | |
| High Beam Assist | S | |
| Exterior Features | Sport | Performance |
| Body-colored door handles | S | |
| Black front grille | S | |
| Body-colored front and rear bumpers | S | |
| Manual-folding body-colored outside mirrors with turn signals | S | |
| Heated outside mirrors | - | S |
| Manual opening and closing hatch | S | |
| Front chin spoiler | - | S |
| Rear spoiler | - | S |
| Side sill spoiler | S | |
Interior
| Seating | Sport | Performance | |
| Capacity | 2-passenger | | |
| Seat Materials | Black woven cloth Synthetic suede inserts | S
- | -
S |
| Leather-appointed | - | S | |
| Unique seat cushion and side bolster design | - | S | |
| Exclusive Proto Spec leather-appointed seats with yellow accents | - | O | |
| Exclusive Proto Spec suede + cloth door trim w/yellow stitching | - | O | |
| Proto Spec interior badging | - | O | |
| Seat Type | Sport bucket | S | |
| Height-adjustable head restraints | S | | |
| Heated | - | S | |
| Driver Seat | 8-way manual | S | - |
| 4-way power w/manual lifter, lumbar and thigh support | - | S | |
| Passenger Seat | 4-way manual | S | - |
| 4-way power | - | S | |
| Suede-appointed door trim | - | S | |
| Audio/Navigation | Sport | Performance |
| Nissan audio system with 6 speakers | S | - |
| 8.0-inch touchscreen | S | - |
| Bose® audio with 8 speakers, Active Noise Cancellation, Active Sound Enhancement | - | S |
| 9.0-inch touchscreen display with navigation | - | S |
| Apple CarPlay® | S | |
| Android Auto™ | S | |
| Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | S | |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | S | |
| Siri® Eyes Free | S | |
| Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant | S | |
| SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) | S | |
| Voice Recognition | S | |
| NissanConnect® with WiFi hotspot | - | S |
| NissanConnect® Services | - | S |
| Instrumentation | Sport | Performance |
Fully digital TFT meter display
Speedometer, Tachometer
Coolant temperature
Fuel level
LCD dual trip odometer | S | |
| Instrument panel-mounted 3-bay gauge cluster (turbocharger boost, turbocharger turbine speed, voltmeter) | S | |
Indicators
Clock
Low Tire Pressure
Programmable M/T shift up timing indicator (light)
Cruise Control
VDC off |
S
S
When equipped with 6MT
S
S | |
| Drive computer + G-meter | S | |
| Convenience Features | Sport | Performance |
| Intelligent Cruise Control | S | |
| Power windows –one-touch up/down | S | |
| Power door locks with auto locking feature | S | |
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition | S | |
| Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror | S | |
| RearView Monitor | S | |
| 2 12-volt power points | S | |
| Knee pad on center console tunnel | S | |
| HomeLink® Universal Transceiver | - | S |
| Aluminum trimmed sport pedals | - | S |
| Locking glove compartment | S | |
| Glove compartment dampening | - | S |
| Rear window defroster with timer | S | |
| Front center console with armrest, storage bin | S | |
| Cupholders (2) /bottle holders (2) | S | |
| Front map lights (2) | S | |
| Cargo area lamp | S | |
| USB charging ports (1 Type A, 1 Type C) | S | |
| Dual sunvisors w/ illuminated vanity mirrors | S | |
| Front and rear parking sensors | S | |
| Automatic Temperature Control | S | |
Safety and Security
| Passenger Restraint Systems | |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System | Driver and front passenger air bags with dual-stage inflation, seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | S |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags | S |
| Outboard seat belts, front | 3-point (ALR/ELR for pass., ELR for driver) |
| Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters | S |
| Top tether anchor (passenger seat) | S |
| Safety and Security Features | |
Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
Energy-absorbing steering column
Slide away brake pedal
Break away rear engine mount
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Body side reinforcements
Aluminum side-door guard beams
Power window lockout button
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Traction Control System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System | S |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | S |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | S |
| Blind Spot Warning | S |
| Lane Departure Warning | S |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | S |
Dimensions
| Exterior (inches) | Sport | Performance | |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 | | |
| Overall length | 172.4 | | |
| Overall width | 72.6 | | |
| Overall height | 51.8 | | |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 | | |
| Track | Front
Rear | 61.6
62.8 | 61.2
61.6 |
| Interior (inches) | |
| Head room | 38.2 |
| Leg room | 42.9 |
| Hip room | 54.6 |
| Shoulder room | 54.2 |
| Options | Sport | Performance |
| Proto Spec: Yellow-colored brake calipers, bronze-colored aluminum-alloy wheels, exclusive shift lever knob (MT only), exclusive Proto Spec leather-appointed seats with yellow accents, exclusive Proto Spec suede + cloth door trim with yellow stitching, special Proto Spec interior stitching | - | O |
