Overview
The 2023 Nissan Z PROTO is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 7th May 2022 classified as a Z34 MY23. The Nissan Z is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $77,100.
This Nissan Z is powered by a 3.0L engine that has 298 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 475 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Nissan claims the Nissan Z PROTO uses 10.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 250g of CO2.
The Nissan Z measures 1315mm (51.8 inches) in height, 4380mm (172.4 inches) in length, 1845mm (72.6 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1600kg (3527.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Nissan Z PROTO comes standard with 255/40 R19 front tyres and 275/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
It has a final gear ratio of 3.538.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JN1GBAZ34A0123456.
Pros
- A great modern-retro design
- Turbocharged engine a substantial improvement
- Manual transmission option still delights
Cons
- Sounds rather lifeless
- Lack of wireless CarPlay
- A parts bin special
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2997 |
| Size (L) | 3.0L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 298kW |
| Power RPM | 6400 |
| Torque | 475Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.538 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 10.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 14.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 8.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 250 |
| CO2 Urban | 347 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 194 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 255/40 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 275/35 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 9.5Jx19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 10Jx19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1315 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4380 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1845 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 125 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2550 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1600 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1890 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1555 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1565 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Country Of Origin | JAPAN |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JN1GBAZ34A0123456 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |
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