One hundred examples of the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo are bound for Australian shores during its initial delivery run, each carrying a near-AU$ 20,000 (US$ 13,102) premium over the standard Z but still undercutting the flagship Toyota Supra 3.0 GTS. A plethora of upgrades separate the Z Nismo from the standard model and while we’ve yet to drive it, we have high hopes. Among the most significant upgrades made include a boost in power, bringing the car up to 420 hp and 520 Nm, as well as a retuned nine-speed automatic transmission powering the rear wheels. Nissan has also fitted new stabilizer bars, a stiffer spring rate, retuned dampers, wider and lighter wheels, and new chassis bracing.
Nissan Australia has confirmed that the Z
Nismo will set back shoppers AU$ 94,000 (US$ 61,579) before on-road costs. That
represents a premium over the AU$ 87,000 (US$ 56,993) plus on-road costs commanded
by the Toyota Supra 3.0 GT but is less than the flagship AU$ 102,000 (US$ 66,820)
Supra GTS. Interestingly, the carmaker has started to contact local customers
awaiting delivery of their standard Z model with the opportunity to transfer
their order to the Z Nismo. All other buyers can place an order online and
choose to have the car finished in either Black Diamond Metallic, Brilliant
Silver with a Super Black roof, Everest White with a Super Black Roof, or
Stealth Gray with a Black roof.
The standard Z has also been updated for
2024 and is now offered with a blue interior and a new exterior color dubbed
New Site Orange. Prices for this version start at AU$ 75,800 (US$ 49,656) excluding
on-road costs.
