At the heart of the 2027 Nissan Z is an advanced twin-turbocharged V6 engineered with direct gasoline injection, aluminum block and head construction, and Nissan’s Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System. The engine features a 3.0-liter displacement, an 86.0 x 86.0 mm bore and stroke, a 10.3 compression ratio, and a maximum engine speed of 6,800 rpm.

For 2027, Nissan also updated the Z lineup with fuel tank revisions designed to support more consistent fuel delivery during demanding driving. These changes help keep fuel positioned near the pump during sustained high-G cornering, which can benefit engine performance during spirited or track-focused driving.

• VR30DDTT 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6
• 400 horsepower in Sport and Performance
• 420 horsepower in NISMO
• 350 lb-ft of torque in Sport and Performance
• 384 lb-ft of torque in NISMO
• Premium unleaded fuel recommended

The 2027 Nissan Z Performance trim adds key hardware for drivers who want more control and confidence behind the wheel. Performance models include a mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential, larger-diameter monotube shock absorbers, and SynchroRev Match on manual transmission models.

Braking capability is also upgraded, with 14.0-inch front vented disc rotors and 13.8-inch rear vented disc rotors. The Z NISMO takes performance tuning even further with a revised suspension, a 20 percent reduction in steering rack internal friction, and GT-R-derived two-piece front brake rotors that reduce weight by 19 pounds. Manual Z NISMO models also receive an upgraded clutch and a shorter shift stroke.

• Rear-wheel drive
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Available nine-speed automatic
• Mechanical limited-slip differential on Performance and NISMO
• NISMO-tuned suspension
• GT-R-derived two-piece front brake rotors on NISMO