NISMO RWD
What the NISMO adds over the Sport Manual (+$22,780)
| Spec | Sport Manual | NISMO |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 320.0 mm | 381 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 307.3 mm | 350.5 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3486 lbs | 3704 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3486 lbs | 3704 lbs |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 384 lb-ft |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 4.9 in |
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $42,970 | $65,750 |
| Overall length | 172.4 in | 173.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.6 in | 73.6 in |
| Steering type | Electric power steering (electric rack) | Electric power steering (electric rack), NISMO-specific tuning |
| Front suspension type | Double-wishbone aluminum-alloy | Double-wishbone aluminum-alloy, NISMO-tuned |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link aluminum-alloy | Multi-link aluminum-alloy, NISMO-tuned |
| Tire size | P245/45R18 | F: P255/40R19, R: P285/35R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission type | manual | automatic |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 9 in | 10 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 9-inch touchscreen display with navigation, Aluminum trimmed sport pedals, Amazon Alexa connectivity, Black "katana" blade styling element, Black mirrors with red NISMO strip, Black roof, Bose® audio with 8 speakers, Active Noise Cancellation, Active Sound Enhancement, Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT600 tires F: P255/40R19, R: P285/35R19, Front – vented disc, Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 15.0 x 1.3, Glove compartment dampening, Heated outside mirrors, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Leather and Alcantara-appointed (seat material), Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential, NISMO emblems at front and rear, NISMO front and rear chassis bracing, NISMO interior badging, NISMO leather and Alcantara steering wheel, NISMO-exclusive Recaro seats, NISMO-exclusive TFT meter graphics, NISMO-exclusive engine oil cooler type (NISMO-enhanced), NISMO-exclusive front and rear fascias, NISMO-exclusive front grille, NISMO-exclusive red anodized engine start and Drive Mode buttons, NISMO-exclusive side sills, NISMO-exclusive three-piece rear spoiler, NISMO-specific steering tuning, NISMO-tuned 9-speed automatic, NISMO-tuned suspension, NissanConnect® Services, NissanConnect® with WiFi hotspot, RAYS® Gloss Black painted forged aluminum-alloy wheels F: 19x10 inches R: 19x10.5 inches, Rear – vented disc, Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 13.8 x 0.8, Red caliper color, Suede-appointed door trim, Wireless Apple CarPlay®
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 381 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 350.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical, pull-type |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in |
| Overall height | 51.8 in |
| Overall length | 173.2 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2997 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | VR30DDTT 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.9 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $65,750 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 2 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 54.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering (electric rack), NISMO-specific tuning |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double-wishbone aluminum-alloy, NISMO-tuned |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link aluminum-alloy, NISMO-tuned |
Tires
| Tire size | F: P255/40R19, R: P285/35R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3704 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3704 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 10 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety24 std · 0 opt
- Predictive Forward Collision Warning
- Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
- Lane Departure Warning
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System - Driver and front passenger air bags with dual-stage inflation, seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
- RearView Monitor
- Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
- Anti-lock Braking System Number of wheels/channels/sensors 4/4/4
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Blind Spot Warning
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Brake force Distribution
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Front – vented disc, Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 15.0 x 1.3
- High Beam Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Parking brake – mechanical, pull-type
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Rear – vented disc, Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 13.8 x 0.8
- Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
- Top tether anchor (passenger seat)
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System, direct sensor type
Infotainment16 std · 0 opt
- NissanConnect® with WiFi hotspot
- 9-inch touchscreen display with navigation
- Amazon Alexa connectivity
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay®
- Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Bose® audio with 8 speakers, Active Noise Cancellation, Active Sound Enhancement
- Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant
- NissanConnect® Services
- Paddle shifters (9AT)
- SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- Siri® Eyes Free
- Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®
- USB charging ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C)
- Voice Recognition
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
- HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
- Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
- Power door locks with auto locking feature
- Power windows w/ one-touch up/down
- 2 12-volt power points
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Temperature Control
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- Driver seat – 8-way manual
- Leather and Alcantara-appointed (seat material)
- NISMO-exclusive Recaro seats
- Passenger seat – 4-way manual
Interior21 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
- 3-spoke leather-wrapped with air bag, manual tilt
- Aluminum trimmed sport pedals
- Cargo area lamp
- Cupholders (2) /bottle holders (2)
- Drive computer + G-meter
- Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Front center console with armrest, storage bin
- Front map lights (2)
- Fully digital TFT meter display (Speedometer, Tachometer, Coolant temperature, Fuel level, LCD dual trip odometer)
- Glove compartment dampening
- Instrument panel-mounted 3-bay gauge cluster (turbocharger boost, turbocharger turbine speed, voltmeter)
- Knee pad on center console tunnel
- Locking glove compartment
- NISMO interior badging
- NISMO leather and Alcantara steering wheel
- NISMO-exclusive TFT meter graphics
- NISMO-exclusive red anodized engine start and Drive Mode buttons
- Steering wheel controls – illuminated
- Suede-appointed door trim
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
Exterior26 std · 0 opt
- Black "katana" blade styling element
- Black front grille
- Black mirrors with red NISMO strip
- Black roof
- Body-colored door handles
- Body-colored front and rear bumpers
- Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT600 tires F: P255/40R19, R: P285/35R19
- Heated outside mirrors
- Intelligent Auto Headlights
- LED daytime running lamps
- LED low and high beam headlights
- LED taillights
- Manual opening and closing hatch
- Manual-folding body-colored outside mirrors with turn signals
- NISMO emblems at front and rear
- NISMO-exclusive front and rear fascias
- NISMO-exclusive front grille
- NISMO-exclusive side sills
- NISMO-exclusive three-piece rear spoiler
- RAYS® Gloss Black painted forged aluminum-alloy wheels F: 19x10 inches R: 19x10.5 inches
- Red caliper color
- Side mirror LED turn signal indicators
- Side sill spoiler
- Tire repair kit
- Automatic on/off
- Rear window defroster with timer
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- Downshift Rev Matching
- Launch control
- Limited Traction mode/slip function
- Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential
- NISMO-exclusive engine oil cooler type (NISMO-enhanced)
- NISMO-tuned 9-speed automatic
- Torque (lb-ft): 350 @ 1,600 - 5,600 rpm (Sport/Performance) / 384 @ 2,000 - 5,200 rpm (NISMO)
- VR30DDTT 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo - Horsepower: 400 @ 6,400 rpm (Sport/Performance) / 420 @ 6,400 rpm (NISMO)
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- 2-point front strut tower brace
- NISMO front and rear chassis bracing
- NISMO-specific steering tuning
- NISMO-tuned suspension
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Common questions about the NISMO
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Nissan Z NISMO?
The manufacturer lists $65,750 for the 2025 Nissan Z NISMO. That is $22,780 above the Sport Manual, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Nissan Z NISMO add over the Sport Manual?
Against the Sport Manual, 36 features become standard that the Sport Manual does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.