Nissan’s Z NISMO is intended as the Z-car lineup’s hottest model, but its extra weight and transmission mean it has a lot to prove.
NISMO, for those not in the know, stands for Nissan Motorsports. This division has been responsible for some monster
Still, Hawson isn't ruling out adding a manual transmission option in the future. If enough customers demand it, he tells us, the company will make it happen. There's good news, however. The incremental power gain is still enough to drop the weight-to-power ratio to 8.8 pounds per horsepower from 9.0 in the Z Performance automatic, and that figure is tied with the Z Performance manual. It's not as good as the Z Sport manual's 8.7, but it's moving in the right direction.
Exclusive NISMO-embossed 19-inch Rays nine-spoke wheels are a half-inch wider front and rear than those on the Z Performance but are"slightly" lighter. The big difference in lap times will no doubt come down to the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600 tires, kissing cousin of the tire fitted to the GT-R and substantially stickier than the Z Performance's Bridgestone Potenza S007s. The front tires are the exact same size as those on the Z Performance, but the rears are 0.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2024 Nissan Z Nismo bows with 420 hpA new Nissan Z Nismo has arrived with extra power and an automatic transmission.
Read more »
2024 Nissan Z Nismo is more powerful, sharper and automatic-only - Autoblog2024 Nissan Z Nismo revealed. It gets more power, and an upgraded suspension and chassis, but only with an automatic transmission.
Read more »
2024 Nissan Z NISMO Revealed with Extra HP, Ready for the TrackThere'll be no manual transmission, but the NISMO version of the Z is primed for performance and coming out this fall.
Read more »
2024 Nismo Z Adds Horsepower, Subtracts Manual OptionNissan will sell you a faster, stiffer, and more focused Z, but not with that crucial third pedal.
Read more »
Nissan Z NISMO Is (Just a Tiny Bit) Better at EverythingOnly 20 more hp, and minor improvements to chassis, suspension, tires, and brakes, leave us wanting more Z.
Read more »
Toyota Land Cruiser set for all-new model in 2024The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser SUV is on its way - here's everything we know so far about the brand's ultimate off roader
Read more »