The 2027 Nissan Z engine is built around twin turbochargers, direct injection gasoline fuel delivery, aluminum block and head construction, and Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System. The engine has a 3.0-liter displacement, 86.0 x 86.0 mm bore and stroke, a 10.3 compression ratio, and a 6,800 rpm maximum engine speed.

Nissan also revised the full 2027 Z lineup with fuel tank changes designed to help maintain fuel levels around the fuel pump during high-G cornering. This helps support more consistent fuel delivery and engine performance during sustained, high-speed track 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 hardware designed for sharper control, including a mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential, SynchroRev Match on manual models, and larger-diameter monotube shock absorbers. Braking equipment includes 14.0-inch front vented disc rotors and 13.8-inch rear vented disc rotors.

The Z NISMO adds even more track-focused tuning. New GT-R-derived two-piece front brake rotors save 19 pounds, and the six-speed manual includes an upgraded clutch with a shorter shift stroke. Nissan also retuned the NISMO suspension and reduced steering rack internal friction by 20 percent.

• 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