Now THIS is more like it!

[NJZGuy]

1. Love the color and wheels.
2. About time they made the sport brakes STANDARD. Two-piston calipers belong on SUVS and sedans--not a sports car.
https://www.motor1.com/news/783937/nissan-z-facelift-japan/

 

[Nis Mo Z]

I don’t think the sport model will get the performance models bigger brakes. The Z that we are seeing in photos is likely a performance model without the rear spoiler added.

 

[traska_rz34]

Agreed with @Nis Mo Z. Didn't they confirm that the green one shown in press photos is the new 2026 Heritage trim?

 

[Tranzor Z]

1. Love the color and wheels.
2. About time they made the sport brakes STANDARD. Two-piston calipers belong on SUVS and sedans--not a sports car.
https://www.motor1.com/news/783937/nissan-z-facelift-japan/

Sport brakes standard? You mean performance? And by the way I had a 2018 mustang with 6 piston front brembos. The 4 piston ain't shit on these cars until you own a 6 piston setup.

 

[NJZGuy]

Sport brakes standard? You mean performance? And by the way I had a 2018 mustang with 6 piston front brembos. The 4 piston ain't shit on these cars until you own a 6 piston setup.

If the base and performance models get 4 pistons, then the NISMO will probably get 6 with the manual. I guess we'll see in 2027.

 

[LeeO8283]

Considering it’s talking about leather interior I’m gonna guess this might become a Performance trim exclusive. I do much prefer the new front end which looks like it comes off the legendary/legacy 2 line who co might explain why I can’t find that package.
My old man absolutely loves the look and the green, it reminds him of his old mg midget with the British racing green. So I think if this does hit the US and despite being retired, he might try to get his hands on it.

 

[50thZ]

Sport brakes standard? You mean performance? And by the way I had a 2018 mustang with 6 piston front brembos. The 4 piston ain't shit on these cars until you own a 6 piston setup.

There is a possibility of overkill...

 

[Tranzor Z]

There is a possibility of overkill...

Overkill or safety? Get it right.

 

[50thZ]

Overkill or safety? Get it right.

The car if tracked needs 4 piston caliper. The car can stop effectively with 3

 

[wsuZ]

Overkill or safety? Get it right.

 

[METROdigital]

All about weight differences. How much does the Mustang weigh and how much faster do thy go?

 

[NJZGuy]

According to Motor1, the refreshed Z will get some mechanical updates too, including a re-tuned suspension with new shocks, and what sounds like braking upgrades for both the standard Z and Nismo models.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/confirmed-nissans-refreshed-z-will-come-to-america

 

[Dan in Austin]

Considering it’s talking about leather interior I’m gonna guess this might become a Performance trim exclusive. I do much prefer the new front end which looks like it comes off the legendary/legacy 2 line who co might explain why I can’t find that package.
My old man absolutely loves the look and the green, it reminds him of his old mg midget with the British racing green. So I think if this does hit the US and despite being retired, he might try to get his hands on it.

I'm no purist, but I find the new front end too pointy - I like the current gen. But that green is pretty sweet!

 

[Daniel Yellon MD]

According to Motor1, the refreshed Z will get some mechanical updates too, including a re-tuned suspension with new shocks, and what sounds like braking upgrades for both the standard Z and Nismo models.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/confirmed-nissans-refreshed-z-will-come-to-america

I'm no purist, but I find the new front end too pointy - I like the current gen. But that green is pretty sweet!

its time they fixed the poor reverse camera!

 

[50thZ]

Fix this fix that, the only perfect car is one you dream they would build.