2023 Nissan Z GT4 Nismo Race Automotive Teased, Debuts Tomorrow

In collaboration with its high-performance Nismo division, Nissan is teasing on social media one thing new for the Z. The official debut is scheduled to happen on September 28 at 8 AM native time, which suggests we’ll see the speedy coupe tomorrow night Japanese time. Particularly, the premiere will occur at 7 PM EST. Though the preview picture would not reveal a lot, we have tinkered with the brightness and publicity to unlock the automotive’s id.

We’re coping with a GT4-spec model of the brand new Z, full with a beefy Nismo aerodynamic physique equipment. There is a outstanding spoiler lip on the entrance and a sizeable wing on the again, together with physique decals and “GT4” logos plastered on the aspect profile. From what we are able to inform, the race automotive has a ventilated hood and retains the manufacturing mannequin’s rear spoiler regardless of the addition of a wing.

It’s not the primary race automotive model of the Z as Nissan and Nismo launched the Tremendous GT specification on the finish of final 12 months. We additionally noticed a modified track-only model in early June on the Fuji 24-Hour Race at Fuji Speedway the place it competed within the ST-Q class amongst different race vehicles that didn’t meet the Tremendous Taikyu Collection classifications.

The brand new Z GT4 will go up towards different machines engineered for this racing class we’ve seen in latest months, such because the BMW M4 GT4, McLaren Artura GT4, and the Lotus Emira GT4. Rumors of a sizzling Z Nismo for the street have been swirling across the Web even earlier than the usual automotive’s debut, but it surely appears like Nissan and Nismo are at present targeted on racing functions.

The GT4 variant needs to be nearer to a Z Nismo with a license plate than the Tremendous GT mannequin by that includes an aggressive physique with extra dramatic aero, larger brakes, and upgraded wheels. With the 370Z’s alternative very a lot recent, Nissan is probably going in no hurry to introduce a spicy spinoff. That mentioned, standalone Nismo elements would make sense to boost the coupe.