2027 NISSAN Z (Refresh Model) Specs & Gallery

[nismo95tt]

Yep I can tell you a huge difference, night and day, on street driving just with adj sways and slightly stiffer lowering progressive springs, the Z is buttoned down now, no more swaying, should be this way from the factory.

I think you just solidified my decision to get the springs.

I kinda didn’t wanna lower it just because it’s my daily and it already scrapes…but i do want a little better handling and predictability

 

[thehunter699]

oh its floaty there is a lot of movement on high speed turn in on the Z for sure. NISMO fixes this mostly.

2027 changes

2023

Seems like Nissan took the lazy approach compared to what they did in the 370z. Rather than really refine the suspension for the Nismo they just made the stock Z soft and the Nismo sporty.

Nismo 370z was way firmer than the current gen Nismo imo.

But atleast Nissan is listening to customers and reviewers. Updating the front grill, fixing the suspension and providing a manual for Nismo.

 

[trackratZ]

I think you just solidified my decision to get the springs.

I kinda didn’t wanna lower it just because it’s my daily and it already scrapes…but i do want a little better handling and predictability

Yeah you should be fine, these only lower about 1.1” and no bottoming out, progressive is the key for most street driving, cuts down on bounciness and harshness. And the stock shocks work fine, per Swift, since rates aren’t too drastic. You can compare other brands and rates too.

Do watch out for driveways and speed bumps tho!

 

[kevinbonds]

I think you just solidified my decision to get the springs.

I kinda didn’t wanna lower it just because it’s my daily and it already scrapes…but i do want a little better handling and predictability

I was going to go this route, but changed my mind for now. I saw a complete set of 2025 take of stock Nismo shocks and springs on Ebay, but didn't pull the trigger fast enough. I may wait and see if another set pops up, and swap in the Nismo shocks and and springs and see how that feels. I like the way my car handles now, but I would not be adverse to putting the factory NIsmo shocks and springs.

 

[nismo95tt]

Yeah you should be fine, these only lower about 1.1” and no bottoming out, progressive is the key for most street driving, cuts down on bounciness and harshness. And the stock shocks work fine, per Swift, since rates aren’t too drastic. You can compare other brands and rates too.

Do watch out for driveways and speed bumps tho!

I am considering Swift and RS-R Down Sus (the smallest drop I can find). Did you consider RS-R? What made you choose Swift ?

 

[trackratZ]

I am considering Swift and RS-R Down Sus (the smallest drop I can find). Did you consider RS-R? What made you choose Swift ?

I chose Swift because of their history and approach, roll stiffness is handled by sways and springs handle compression, supple to firm as travel goes deeper. Had Swifts on my 240Z before, don't seem to lose on the small bump sensitivity but does stiffen up as it compresses. RSR and Eibachs are also good but you need to check their kg/in rates for your use. If only for full track where most surfaces are smooth I'd still go straight wound springs, stiffer the better.

 

[nismo95tt]

I chose Swift because of their history and approach, roll stiffness is handled by sways and springs handle compression, supple to firm as travel goes deeper. Had Swifts on my 240Z before, don't seem to lose on the small bump sensitivity but does stiffen up as it compresses. RSR and Eibachs are also good but you need to check their kg/in rates for your use. If only for full track where most surfaces are smooth I'd still go straight wound springs, stiffer the better.

Interesting. My research hasn’t gone that deep yet- mainly because I was on fence anbout springs and also b/c the potential upgrade is still nearly a year away.

I have progressive eibachs on my Z32 and I like them. I FINALLY got it re-registered and I’ve been driving it all week. And boy is it making me really wanna mod/uodgrade the RZ34.

I def want progressive b/c it’s my daily and I don’t track.

Are all 3 you mentioned (Swift, RS-R, and Eibach) progressive spring rates for the RZ34? Need to research more…

 

[trackratZ]

Hmm from this angle the revised nose does look like a winner, extends the hood and the lower opening is angled out wider at bottom than the top, nice job!!

But…why is the rear lip spoiler not standard now, aero reasons?

 

[CPerdomo]

not really an opinion from an objective tested POV street driving around town weekend car you wont notice. but hard cornering the performance model moves so much weight to that side before it turns in. its definitely manageable but it rolls into corners when pushed to the point where you feel the movement then it turns. this is one of the reasons Tamura coined the dance partner phrase when talking about the Z. it puts a positive spin on it that its engaging ( which it is)

Most definitely. My first Z was the performance model. The Nismo corners like a go-kart.

 

[takemorepills]

Hmm from this angle the revised nose does look like a winner, extends the hood and the lower opening is angled out wider at bottom than the top, nice job!!

But…why is the rear lip spoiler not standard now, aero reasons?

So far, the 2027 shown by Nissan is the JDM model with the diagonal Fairlady script on the rear hatch, where the USDM wing is

 

[FSUZ33]

Anxious to see the production version. Renderings always make a car look sleeker than it is. Comparing the images above, specifically the middle section cockpit and door, the blue one looks like a chub compared to the 2027. The height difference between the door handle to the side skirt looks 6” shorter on the 2027. And no way the wheels/tires are going to be that flush and tucked.
Certain it will still be a knockout, regardless.

 

[trackratZ]

 

[kevinbonds]

I wonder if you will be able to swap the to the new bumper, or did they move too much stuff around underneath to make it not worth the hassle?

 

[FSUZ33]

@kevinbonds

Ditto...lol

 

[kevinbonds]

@kevinbonds

Ditto...lol

yup, great minds think alike