- the production version of the new nissan z, likely called the 400z, will debut on august 17, 2021.
- it'll be powered by a twin-turbo v-6 engine, and we'll know all the performance specs at the reveal. it should make around 400 horsepower.
- the 2022 400z is expected to arrive by the end of the year starting at around $40,000.
nissan revealed the z proto (pictured) last fall as a production-intent prototype. that car was meant to give us an idea of what'll be sold in the states, likely as the 400z. nearly a year after it showed the prototype car, nissan will finally reveal the production version of the new z on august 17, 2021 on its youtube channel.
images of what appear to be the production car have already leaked, and they showed that it won't be far off from the z proto we saw last fall. the cars, finished in dark gray and silver, had chrome trim integrated into the grille, slightly larger headlights, different wheels, and a rear decklid spoiler. the z badge on the c-pillar will also make it to production.
the new z will use a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter v-6 engine, and although nissan hasn't said anything about its output, we expect it to offer around 400 horsepower. it's a modified version of the engine found in the infiniti q50 and q60. a six-speed manual transmission is standard, but there's also an optional automatic gearbox.
we'll know the full details in a few months, including all the performance specs, which should create a compelling matchup against the 382-hp toyota supra. the 2022 nissan 400z should be on sale by the end of the year starting at around $40,000.