Nissan looks set to bring classic design choices back to Z sports car.
Japanese Nostalgic Cars reports the split grille design showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon will be a factory option on cars in Japan by 2023.
The new look plays further into the retro theme set by the latest Z, with a split grille design inspired by the Fairlady Z432R – the highest performance version of the car known locally as the 240Z.
In comparison, a regular car has a tall, open front grill.
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New grille
Current Z sales are not exactly held up by the front.
In Australia, waiting times are up to 12 months and – as of January – there were more than 1200 orders awaiting delivery.
“The exciting part for Nissan with the car is that customers are putting their hands on it and expressing really passionate interest in it, and [they] understanding how production works is not 1000 built one month and then none the next,” Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson said. Car Expert.
“So, a bit of a wait is required, and they’ve been patient with us… we have customers who understand that they’re not necessarily available tomorrow,” continued Mr Paterson.
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Standard grille
The new Z lands in Australia in August 2022, but the months before that have attracted hundreds of deposits.
Z is powered by version VR30DDTT 3.0 liter twin turbo engine of the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport, make 298kW and 475Nm.
The six-speed manual is adapted from the unit used in the 370Z, with a heavy-duty Exedy clutch and rematching system that eliminates the need for heel-and-toe. A nine-speed automatic is also offered.
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