The 2023 Nissan Z GT4 has been unveiled in Japan as a dedicated track car. Continuing the story and legend of the fabled sports car, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) revealed the Nissan Z GT4, based on the all-new Nissan Z. The Nissan Z GT4 was developed at NISMO’s engineering facilities, at multiple track-test sessions and also as a test-entry vehicle which participated in the Fuji 24 Hour Race in June 2022, as well as additional Super Taikyu Series events at Motegi and more. Nissan’s motorsport arm, Nismo, has transformed the new Z coupe into a race car suitable for the GT4 series.
“Motorsports for Nissan is an expression of our passion and unrivaled expertise. The Nissan Z continues to maintain its position as an exciting sports car that fascinates drivers with its driving dynamics and flexible powertrain,” said Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta. “We are confident that this track-ready GT4-category Nissan Z will be ready to write another chapter in the Nissan Z’s 50-plus-year legacy of speed.”
GT4-spec racing machines are based on production vehicles, modified for severe competition use. To that end, NMC’s NISMO Racing Division took the street version of the new Z – which is receiving acclaim around the world – and tuned the VR30DDTT engine, optimized its chassis and suspension, enhanced its aerodynamics to the limit of regulations and created a cockpit that works for drivers of all types. This created a race car that is a Nissan Z in all aspects – accessible to enthusiast drivers and hard-core professionals.
The Nissan Z-series is a model series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan, in seven generations since 1969. The original Z was sold from October 1969 in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z (Nissan Fearedi Zetto) at Nissan Exhibition dealerships that previously sold the Nissan Bluebird. It was initially marketed as the Datsun 240Z for international customers. Since then, Nissan has manufactured seven generations of Z-cars, with the most recent—simply known as the Nissan Z—in production since 2022. Main rival cars in the Japanese market included the Toyota Celica, Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi 3000GT and Mazda RX-7.
Specifications of the Nissan Z GT4
Length: 4,380 mm (172.4 in.) Width: 1,870 mm (73.6 in.) Weight: 1,410 kg (3,108 lbs.)
Engine: VR30DDTT Displacement: 2,997 cc
Maximum output: 330 kW (450 hp)
Maximum torque: 600 Nm (443 ft-lbs.)
Wheels Front: 18 x 10.5 Rear: 18 x 11
