Nissan Z NISMO (Super Street)
The Nissan Z NISMO is the factory-tuned, track-focused version of Nissan’s latest Z coupe, built on the RZ34 platform and sharpened with suspension, aero, braking, and powertrain upgrades over the standard car. It takes the classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Z formula and gives it a more aggressive, more serious edge for road and track use.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbocharged VR30DDTT V6 (front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: 420 hp (estimated 420 hp / 313 kW)
Redline: ~6,500–7,000 rpm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Weight: ~1,626 kg
Dimensions: ~4,380 mm long × 1,845 mm wide × 1,315 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,550 mm
Tires: Performance summer tires on lightweight alloy wheels
Brakes: Upgraded performance brakes with larger rotors and NISMO-calibrated ABS
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Z NISMO feels like a muscular, approachable rear-drive coupe with a lot more composure than the regular Z. It has a strong front end, a planted rear axle, and a chassis that encourages you to lean on it without feeling overly demanding. In the sim, it’s the kind of car that rewards smooth inputs and tidy cornering, but still has enough turbo torque and chassis attitude to keep things lively on exit.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V6 delivers a broad, mid-range-heavy surge with a satisfying shove out of slower corners. It doesn’t spin as high as a naturally aspirated sports car, but the torque makes it feel quick everywhere. The sound is deep, mechanical, and distinctly Nissan-turbo — more growl and snarl than scream, with the NISMO tuning giving it a more urgent edge.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable and predictable, with good front-end bite for a front-engine coupe. Push too hard and it will gradually understeer before rotating if you trail brake properly.
Traction: Strong rear traction in normal conditions, but the turbo torque can light up the rear tires if you’re abrupt on throttle, especially on corner exit.
Braking: Confident and well-sorted, with a firmer NISMO feel and better resistance than the standard road car.
Top Speed: Respectable on longer straights, though it’s more about usable acceleration and corner-exit punch than outright Vmax.
Driving Style Tip: Treat it like a modern GT-style road car — brake in a straight line, get the nose settled early, and roll onto the throttle cleanly. It’s happiest in fast road-course sections and technical tracks where balance matters more than brute power.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Z NISMO looks properly purposeful in sim, with its aggressive aero kit, red accents, lower stance, and motorsport-inspired detailing. It keeps the iconic Z silhouette while adding enough visual aggression to make it feel like a factory special rather than just a dressed-up trim package.
Whether you’re doing spirited laps, time attack-style sessions, or club racing against other street cars, the Nissan Z NISMO brings classic Z character with modern performance and a strong NISMO identity.