2022 Nissan Coupe Won’t Be Named 400Z But Just “Z” And Start From $34,995, Claims Source

Not long after images of the production-spec Nissan 400Z leaked online, details about the new sports car have hit the web.

This information reportedly comes from an unknown source within Nissan and details were shared to the 400zclub forum. For starters, it is claimed that the car won’t be dubbed the 400Z and will instead simply be named the Nissan Z in international markets, other than Japan where it will be dubbed the Nissan Fairlady Z.

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As we’ve known for some time, the car will be powered by Infiniti’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 400 hp, giving it a power advantage over the 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0. Perhaps as important as the horsepower rating, however, is the claim that the Nissan Z could start at $34,995 for the base model. If true, that would make it roughly $5,000 more expensive than the outdated 370Z but $16,950 less than the Toyota Supra 3.0 and $7,950 less than the Supra 2.0.

 

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A handful of variants will apparently be offered. Sitting above the base model could be a Nissan Z Type S (we’re not sure how Honda/Acura will like that name) that adds Brembo brakes, thicker sway bars, and some other features. The next version could be the Type T with heated/cooled leather and power-adjustable seats, and some driver assistance features, while the flagship model could be dubbed the Type ST.

Nissan’s new Ζ car will apparently be offered with two transmission options. The first will be the same six-speed manual as the 370Z and the other a Mercedes-sourced 9G-Tronic. The report goes on to claim that the Nissan Z will share its underpinnings with the 370Z but benefit from upgrades including more bracing and increased use of aluminum and carbon fiber.

As always, we recommend taking these claims with a grain of salt, but regardless of whether or not they prove accurate, there’s little doubt that the new Z will help trigger renewed interest in the Nissan brand.