At the center of the 2027 Nissan Z is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engineered with an aluminum block, aluminum heads, direct injection gasoline delivery, and Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System. The engine features an 86.0 x 86.0 mm bore and stroke, a 10.3 compression ratio, and a maximum engine speed of 6,800 rpm. Sport and Performance models produce 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, while the NISMO model raises output to 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. For 2027, Nissan also updates the Z lineup with fuel tank revisions designed to help keep fuel near the pump during high-G cornering, supporting more consistent delivery 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

Performance-focused hardware helps the 2027 Nissan Z deliver a more connected driving experience. The Z Performance trim adds a mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential, larger-diameter monotube shock absorbers, and SynchroRev Match on manual transmission models. It also includes upgraded braking capability with 14.0-inch front vented disc rotors and 13.8-inch rear vented disc rotors.

The Z NISMO takes the lineup even further with track-inspired upgrades. Nissan gives this trim GT-R-derived two-piece front brake rotors that reduce weight by 19 pounds, along with a retuned NISMO suspension and steering rack updates that reduce internal friction by 20 percent. New for 2027, the NISMO six-speed manual transmission also features an upgraded clutch and a shorter shift stroke for a more precise feel.

• 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