Z Performance Manual RWD
What the Z Performance Manual adds over the Z Sport Manual (+$10,000)
| Spec | Z Sport Manual | Z Performance Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 320.0 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 307.3 mm | 350.5 mm |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3486 lbs | 3536 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $44,480 | $54,480 |
| Tire size | P245/45R18 | P255/40R19 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 9 in | 9.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 9-inch touchscreen display with navigation, Aluminum trimmed sport pedals, Amazon Alexa connectivity, Bose® audio with 8 speakers, Active Noise Cancellation, Active Sound Enhancement, Caliper type / material – Floating 4-piston front, 2-piston rear / aluminum (Performance/NISMO), Driver Seat – 4-way power with manual lifter, lumbar and thigh support, Front chin spoiler, Front – Vented disc rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 14.0 x 1.3, Glove compartment dampening, Heated, Heated outside mirrors, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Leather-appointed, Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential, NissanConnect® Services, NissanConnect® with WiFi hotspot, Paddle shifters (9AT), Passenger Seat – 4-way power, Premium leather steering wheel, Rear spoiler, Rear – vented disc rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 13.8 x 0.8, Red caliper color, Seat Materials – Synthetic suede inserts, Suede-appointed door trim, SynchroRev Match®, Tires – Bridgestone Potenza® S007 high performance F: P255/40R19, R: P275/35R19, Unique seat cushion and side bolster design, Wheels – RAYS® Dark Gray Metallic painted forged aluminum-alloy F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches, Wireless Apple CarPlay®, Wireless device charger (Qi2)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 355.6 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 | 4.8 in |
| Overall height | 51.8 in |
| Overall length | 173.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.6 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 | 400 hp |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 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) | $54,480 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 2 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 54.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering (electric rack) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double-wishbone aluminum-alloy |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link aluminum-alloy |
Tires
| Tire size | P255/40R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3536 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4211 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety24 std · 0 opt
- Predictive Forward Collision Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- 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
- Cruise Control
- Electronic Brake force Distribution
- Front and rear parking sensors
- High Beam Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Parking brake – mechanical, pull-type
- Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
- Top tether anchor (passenger seat)
- Traction Control System
- VDC off
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System, direct sensor type
Infotainment17 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 USB-A, 1 USB-C)
- Voice Recognition
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®
- Wireless device charger (Qi2)
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
Seating9 std · 0 opt
- Heated
- Driver Seat – 4-way power with manual lifter, lumbar and thigh support
- Height-adjustable head restraints
- Leather-appointed
- Passenger Seat – 4-way power
- Seat Materials – Synthetic suede inserts
- Seat Type – Sport bucket
- Seat capacity – 2-passenger
- Unique seat cushion and side bolster design
Interior19 std · 0 opt
- Frameless 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
- Premium leather steering wheel
- Programmable M/T shift up timing indicator (light) – When equipped with 6MT
- Steering wheel controls – illuminated
- Suede-appointed door trim
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
Exterior20 std · 1 opt
- LED low and high beam headlights
- Black front grille
- Body-colored door handles
- Body-colored front and rear bumpers
- Front chin spoiler
- Heated outside mirrors
- Intelligent Auto Headlights
- LED daytime running lamps
- LED tail lights
- Manual opening and closing hatch
- Manual-folding body-colored outside mirrors with turn signals
- Rear spoiler
- Red caliper color
- Side mirror LED turn signal indicators
- Side sill spoiler
- Tire repair kit
- Tires – Bridgestone Potenza® S007 high performance F: P255/40R19, R: P275/35R19
- Wheels – RAYS® Dark Gray Metallic painted forged aluminum-alloy F: 19x9.5 inches R: 19x10 inches
- Black roof optional
- Automatic on/off
- Rear window defroster with timer
Powertrain8 std · 1 opt
- 6-speed close-ratio manual w/EXEDY high-performance clutch
- Drive shaft – Steel (9AT) / Carbon fiber composite (6MT only)
- Launch control
- Limited Traction mode/slip function
- Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential
- SynchroRev Match®
- Torque: 350 @ 1,600 - 5,600 rpm (Sport/Performance)
- VR30DDTT 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo – Horsepower: 400 @ 6,400 rpm (Sport/Performance)
- 9-speed automatic optional
Chassis11 std · 0 opt
- 2-point front strut tower brace
- Caliper type / material – Floating 4-piston front, 2-piston rear / aluminum (Performance/NISMO)
- Electric power steering (electric rack)
- Front shock absorbers – Monotube
- Front stabilizer bar
- Front suspension – Double-wishbone aluminum-alloy
- Front – Vented disc rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 14.0 x 1.3
- Rear shock absorbers – Monotube
- Rear stabilizer bar
- Rear suspension – Multi-link aluminum-alloy
- Rear – vented disc rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) 13.8 x 0.8
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Common questions about the Z Performance Manual
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2027 Nissan Z Z Performance Manual?
The manufacturer lists $54,480 for the 2027 Nissan Z Z Performance Manual. That is $10,000 above the Z Sport Manual, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2027 Nissan Z Z Performance Manual add over the Z Sport Manual?
Against the Z Sport Manual, 30 features become standard that the Z Sport Manual does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.