Few sports vehicles have as many enthusiastic fans as the Nissan Z. The 2023 model, which the automaker unveiled this year as part of the seventh generation, is as spectacular as ever in terms of both design and performance.

The vehicle also goes by the name Nissan 400Z, referring to the power of its new 3.0 L V6 twin-turbo engine. This powertrain utilizes refined technology, notably including a new recirculating valve that helps boost the pressure of the turbocharger more quickly, eliminating virtually any delay in throttle response.

To transmit this power to the rear wheels, as the 2023 Nissan Z is always in motion, the automaker has opted for a highly responsive automatic transmission. However, there are plenty of fans who will be happy to hear that Nissan has also retained and perfected a manual six-speed transmission for the new model.

Thanks to the vehicle’s chassis, recycled from the former 370Z, the two-door sports car can contend with even the most aggressive driver without flinching.

A driver cockpit for the 2023 Nissan Z

The 2023 Nissan Z fully embraces its sports car image. Besides its silhouette, which bears some resemblance to that of the original Datsun 240Z, it offers the driver an environment that’s the fruit of a perfect marriage between sportiness and comfort.

As a result, the easily adjustable seats provide unfailing support for the driver and passenger, whether on an extended trip or when tackling sharp turns. The passenger compartment is modern and efficient. It features a good-sized central screen for navigation and entertainment. What’s more, you can vary the display mode of the driver-side dash. It can even provide recent performance details, including the G force your trip has subjected the vehicle to.

Those who are nostalgic will appreciate the nod to the past in the form of three dashboard-mounted gauges showing precise information, for example, on the pressure of the turbocharger. It’s an indispensable detail for those wishing to push their Z to the limits on the racetrack.

Safety, too

If you’re going to be sporty, you must also be safe. Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, rear-view cameras and High Beam Assist are just a few of the systems this powerful sports coupe includes.

With 400 horsepower and responsive steering, the 2023 Nissan Z definitely merits a test drive. So come to your Solution Nissan dealership and reawaken your inner sports car enthusiast.