2023 Nissan Z: Introducing Our Brand’s All-New Sports Car to NJ!

The 2023 Nissan Z not only represents an affordable sports car for the modern age, but it also enters its 7th generation while dropping its numerical prefix for the first time in the U.S. in its 50+ year history. And the team here at Ramsey Nissan is excited for its imminent arrival!

That's because it's designed to blend the past and the future together. That’s evident by the combination of the following exterior elements:

• Long hood, lower rear stance & silhouette paying homage to the first-generation Z
• Nissan 240ZG-inspired LED headlights with 2 half circles
• Flush-mounted door handle design
• Ultra-thin rear hatch look while still providing the feel of increased rigidity
• Z32 300ZX-inspired rear combination lamps with new 3D signature LED taillights
• Dark-painted 18" or 19" RAYS super lightweight forged aluminum-alloy wheels

2023 Nissan Z: What's Under the Hood

The Z was designed to deliver improved performance over the outgoing Nissan 370Z Coupe. In fact, the 3.0L V6 twin turbo engine that’s rated at 400 hp (an increase of 68 hp) and 350 lb/ft of torque (an increase of 30%) while providing an estimated 15% improvement in the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph.

There will be 2 transmission choices available for the 2023 Nissan Z at our dealership serving Paramus NJ, with 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission coming standard that includes an EXEDY high-performance clutch, an advanced launch assist control system & carbon-fiber composite drive shaft with available SynchroRev Match. A new dual-mode 9-speed automatic transmission with aluminum paddle shifters is also available, with the Performance models offering unique paddle shifters inspired by the GT-R.

Also enhancing this sports car’s capability under the hood are the following:

• Small-diameter turbochargers with a turbo speed sensor to balance power output & response time
• Electronic variable valve timing (e-VVT) intake valve system for optimal response & fuel efficiency
• Retuned chassis resulting in enhanced body rigidity
• Electronic power steering with rack assist
• Front & rear dampers with a new larger-diameter monotube shock absorber design
• Front double-wishbone aluminum suspension with an increased caster angle & 2-point front strut tower
• Reconfigured rear independent multi-link aluminum suspension

2023 Nissan Z: Modern Feature Suite

The interior of the 2023 Nissan Z models coming to our dealership serving Hawthorne NJ was made for the sports car enthusiast, as evident by designers taking advice from Nissan Super GT500 driver Tsugio Matsuda & other pro motorsports legends. Some of the driver-centric choices made include:

• 12.3” customizable digital meter display with Normal, Enhanced & Sport modes for different drives
• Center stack with 3 analog pod gauges on the instrument panel to represent boost, turbo speed & volt
• Climate control switches conveniently located near the shifter
• New deep-dish steering wheel
• Redline shift point being located at the 12 o’clock position

A number of sought-after amenities come equipped in the Nissan Z Sport. The ones coming standard are:

• Black woven cloth seats with development inspiration from the GT-R
• Nissan Intelligent Key with push button start
• Automatic temperature control
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• 2 USB ports (1 type-A and 1 type-C) & 2 12-volt power points
• Infotainment system with 8.0” touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, Siri Eyes Free & 6 speakers

Not to mention numerous safety technologies designed to prevent collisions, consisting of:

• Intelligent cruise control
• Intelligent forward collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Blind spot warning
• Lane departure warning
• Rear cross traffic alert
• High beam assist
• RearView monitor

Upgrading to the 2023 Nissan Z Performance results in you being able to take advantage of the following features to give you an enthralling driving experience in Bergen County NJ & beyond:

• 8-speaker Bose audio system
• 9.0” infotainment touchscreen with navigation
• NissanConnect Services with Wi-Fi hotspot
• Heated leather-appointed power-adjustable seats with lumbar & thigh support
• Mechanical limited slip differential
• Nissan Sport Brakes
• Heated outside mirrors
• Aluminum sport pedals
• Dual exhaust with performance-grade muffler

If you want a truly rare sports car, then you can opt for the Nissan Z Proto Spec that's limited to just 240 units in the U.S. The exclusives you can get in this model inspired by the Z Proto introduced last year include:

• Yellow-colored brake calipers with the Z logo
• Bronze-colored 19” RAYS aluminum-alloy wheels
• Unique shift lever knob when opting for 6-speed manual transmission
• Proto Spec leather-appointed seats with yellow accents
• Proto Spec suede & cloth door trim with yellow stitching
• Special Proto Spec interior stitching

There are black, red & blue interior color environments available for the 2023 Nissan Z, along with a host of exterior colors at our dealership serving Englewood Cliffs NJ. Those monotone & 2-tone paint options consist of:

• Black Diamond Metallic
• Gun Metallic
• Rosewood Metallic
• Brilliant Silver with a Super Black roof
• Boulder Gray with a Super Black roof
• All-new Seiran Blue with a Super Black roof
• All-new Ikazuchi Yellow with a Super Black roof
• Passion Red TriCoat with a Super Black roof
• Everest White Pearl TriCoat with a Super Black roof

The Nissan Z is scheduled to go on sale in New Jersey and around the country in Spring 2022, so contact Ramsey Nissan to keep up to date on this sports car’s arrival!