[JohnPaul]

Hey everyone. I wanted to start a thread about the new Nissan Z as the update moves it upmarket and could make it a bit of a giant slayer.

We actually have a sister-site for Nissan Z here, but if you'd rather stay here, I'll keep updating this thread with news and more info.

Obligatory first reading, if you're looking to catch up, is this thread from the debut of the production version of the 2023 Nissan Z. It has all the specs Nissan was willing to share.

All-new 2023 Nissan Z makes world debut

 

[JohnPaul]

The head of Nissan US Product PR did an AMA a few months back that fills in some of the gaps Nissan left out of the word debut.

And this thread tracks the latest rumors about when to expect production and deliveries to begin.

 

[JohnPaul]

These threads break down the different paint and interior color options.

And there are threads basically every time someone spots a new Z in the wild.
Everest White Nissan Z at Tail of the Dragon
Passion Red & Brilliant Silver Nissan Zs on a...
Nissan Z at the LA Auto Show
Nissan Z Proto Spec at SEMA 2021

 

[JohnPaul]

Here are a couple of the best videos captured so far
Gun Metallic 2023 Nissan Z Testing On Canyon Roads
Brilliant Silver Nissan Z Spotted in Rough Shape -...

 

[JohnPaul]

Last week, the company debuted the Nissan Z GT500 Race Car for the Super GT series in Japan. It replaces the GT-R as Nissan's entry in that series and sounds incredible in this video.

 

[JohnPaul]

There are just a ton of takes on the design of the new Z. This video of Chip Foose doing a redesign honestly made me like the Nissan version better

But here's a bunch of threads on various computer renders/redesigns that (mostly) look amazing:

Super GT Nissan Z by Avante Design House

Have you all seen these? 🤤 I'll betray my own ignorance, can anybody enlighten me to the homage happening here, especially the story behind the miss-matched front wheels. They look amazing.

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Nissan Z Time Attack Car Rendering

Jon Sibal has done it again! His latest rendering shows what the Z could look like as a Time Attack race car!

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New Nissan Z rendered with Motul livery

I cannot wait to see this car on the racetrack! What classic livery do you want to see?

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Nissan Z Race Car Liveries

Which classic Nissan liveries look the best on the Z? For me it's the red Nismo one for sure.

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2023 Nissan Z on Work Meister S1 3P Wheels

Here's our first look at how the 2023 Nissan Z looks when lowered on Work Meister S1 3P wheels. It's just a render and I don't know what specs are needed to get fitment like this. My best guess is it gets as wide as 19x9.5 with a +10 offset in the rear. Thoughts?

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Nissan Z Police Car Rendering

There have been plenty of unique police cars over the years from Corvettes, to BMWs and even Lamborghinis. So who's to say we won't eventually see a Z flashing the blue and red on the road. We had some fun and imagined what exactly a Z police car would look in the standard highway patrol...

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Custom 400Z

How incredible does this look???

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Nissan Z Rendered in Midnight Purple & Millennium Jade

After Nissan unveiled the new GT-R T-spec cars last week we decided to have some fun and see what the Z would look like in the Midnight Purple and Millennium Jade. Which color do you prefer on the Z? Let us know below!

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[JohnPaul]

And a special post just for these two takes on a Z Shooting Brake, because I love wagons

Render: 2023 Nissan Z Shooting Brake by Sugar Chow

AutoEvolution has a fun breakdown of this gorgeous shooting brake render. I'm in love, but I'm a die-hard wagon lover. What do you all think? https://www.autoevolution.com/news/feisty-400-hp-2023-nissan-z-becomes-a-sunshine-dwelling-practical-shooting-brake-169412.html

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Nissan Z Proto rendered as a Shooting Brake

As a shooting brake, the Z Proto looks good to me. Thoughts?

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[JohnPaul]

Three more renders that I don't love, but maybe I have terrible taste?

Nissan Z long hood render

Spotted this on Facebook. It's dramatic, for sure, but I'm not sure I see the point. What do you guys think? https://www.facebook.com/groups/2165347590437149/posts/2747646128873956

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If the new Z was less retro

I love 300zx inspired tails as much as everyone else here but this could also work.

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Nissan Z & 240Z Face Swap

Which looks better? The Z with the 240Z front end or the 240Z with the Z's front? I'd have to go with the Z that has the 240Z front end.

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[JohnPaul]

I can't stop with the renders! But this thread had a bunch of design ideas from before the official debut, imagining what the new Z would look like. Remember, the retro look was actually a pretty big surprise, and honestly, there are some really great design ideas here.

Nissan Z renderings

Add them here

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[JohnPaul]

Someone spotted a Z on a trailer and the car was wearing Fairlady Z badging. I thought Z was going to be the global name but maybe Nissan will use the classic badging in Japan?

2023 Nissan Z Spotted With Fairlady Z Badge!

A Gun Metallic Z has been spotted on the back of a flatbed truck with a Fairlady Z badge on the spoiler!

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[JohnPaul]

NISMO is dead?

Nissan to establish new vehicle customization and...

Nissan has announced that they're going to start a new company by merging Autech and NISMO what will be established on April 1, 2022. The new company, named "Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd." is expected to develop new customized vehicles while beefing up Nissan's motorsports...

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I hope this new company ends up being a good move, but I don't know that I get what's up here.

 

[JohnPaul]

I love these design stories

Hidden design elements in the new Nissan Z

Nissan goes in depth with the hidden design features of the Z in this new post on their website. https://usa.nissanstories.com/en-US/releases/hidden-design-elements-in-the-all-new-nissan-z Inspiration comes in all forms, and all senses. The spark of a great novel can come from hearing an...

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[JohnPaul]

Nissan shared its plans for the Tokyo Autos Salon in January. I hope the show doesn't get cancelled!

2023 Nissan Z will be at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022

Nissan confirmed in a new press release that the Japan-market Fairlady Z will be at TAS 2022. Nissan heads to Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 Japan-market Fairlady Z takes center stage, is joined with Caravan concepts, GT500 racecars and more 2021/12/21 YOKOHAMA, Japan – The all-new Japan-market...

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