Nismo Z prototype spied testing in the U.S.

[Ziggy]

So turns out it was just a different taping job on that one mule.

I’m so excited. I think I’m going to love this car.

 

[Ziggy]

im supposed to be meeting some NISMO higher ups this weekend. going to try to get some more info but not sure what I can and cannot post.

Please ask if it’s getting a manual or auto only.

 

[MCN1SMO]

Please ask if it’s getting a manual or auto only.

this is top of my list as it would be a factor in if im getting one myself as im wanting an auto. I dont see them doing manual only because even though the NISMO Z started off like that in 2014 the V2 370 added the auto option. the only reasoning for it being Auto only would be they are super conservative and dont want to add power to the 6MT which happened on the NISMO sports resetting package in Japan which is auto only. but I actually did some digging this and found out maybe its not so much because the manual being inferior or anything for power but NISMO Japan used the same off the shelf sports resetting tune on they had for the 400R skyline coupe ( our redsport) which was auto only. So I will ask some questions this weekend with out being too pushy lol. Will report what I find or at least PM you the answer if I get it.

So turns out it was just a different taping job on that one mule.

I’m so excited. I think I’m going to love this car.

yup seems the cross grill splitter was always there and just taped over in some pics.

im excited too. looking to get one ASAP as long as its 9AT available in Black and under 70K

 

[Zboy]

Side pics posted by Turner LaBrash.

 

[Hubert]

I sure hope the front fascia won't disappoint. I am a bit concerned it might look messy. Some Nissans designs are brilliant, but others are just plain hideous.

 

[MCN1SMO]

wheels look like 20" in that pic in others they look like 19" im confused

 

[MCN1SMO]

I sure hope the front fascia won't disappoint. I am a bit concerned it might look messy. Some Nissans designs are brilliant, but others are just plain hideous.

I hope the use of the trademark red striping is subtle. like for example I would hate to see the that areo cross grill splitter all red or something.

 

[Hubert]

I hope the use of the trademark red striping is subtle. like for example I would hate to see the that areo cross grill splitter all red or something.

Yeah, I don't mind a bit of red accents, as long as they are tasteful.

 

[Andaesthetics]

I like what I see so far on the Nismo bumper. But would love to see a option for the Fairlady Z front bumper. This will definitely be going on my Z if they offer it in the US.

That and they should definitely offer the carbon fiber pieces as well. Still sad they didn't follow through with keeping the carbon fiber front lip and side skirts that they had on the Proto Z that was first revealed.

wheels look like 20" in that pic in others they look like 19" im confused

Good chance they're swapping between the two sizes for testing.

 

[MCN1SMO]

That and they should definitely offer the carbon fiber pieces as well. Still sad they didn't follow through with keeping the carbon fiber front lip and side skirts that they had on the Proto Z that was first revealed.

Have to think it involves cost savings as nismo + carbon can get crazy real fast. This is hard to believe but true.....the carbon body panels (bumpers fenders wing trunk ect) on the GTR NISMO all together cost more than than the MSRP of a 2023 Z ?

So I hope they use some carbon but I really don't want to to see carbon body panels as I think most of us want to see this car come in around 65k.

 

[Mud]

some of our Australian members can chime in on this but apparently there was a meeting with Nissan and the dealer network there last week. apparently dealer reps were told that the NISMO would be available by years end

WTF?

 

[jc604]

Wow a new reveal before i can even get my order/even see my spec available to purchase? I hope they do preorder deposits again and never deliver

 

[TaroBaapG35]

Wow a new reveal before i can even get my order/even see my spec available to purchase? I hope they do preorder deposits again and never deliver

I'll put a deposit in now and by the time my future kid is 3yrs old I'll receive my 2024 Nismo Z. WTF. Imagine the price gouging and dealership markups. For anyone in the market, note that average car prices (on luxury brands, and sports cars) have increased around 10% since March.

 

[Jah_Happy]

Yeah I really hate to say it because we've all beat the topic to death, but with how hard it was to find my Performance, let alone at a decent price, I cannot imagine what the Nismo situation will be like. Im guessing an absolute shit show. Like a MEGA shit show.

 

[MCN1SMO]

Yeah I really hate to say it because we've all beat the topic to death, but with how hard it was to find my Performance, let alone at a decent price, I cannot imagine what the Nismo situation will be like. Im guessing an absolute shit show. Like a MEGA shit show.

yes I echo this completely. I am most likely getting a NISMO but I refuse to go through what I went through to get my current Z. If I wasnt an absolute die hard life long fan I wouldnt have done it. worst buying experience of all time and its pretty much all I thought about for a year and a half. so wont repeat that. im going to attempt to get one but am not unloading my Z until the car is literally enroute to the dealer.