Even with the redesigned 2023 Nissan Z nonetheless recent in dealerships, fans have been anxiously awaiting particulars of the hotted-up Nismo variant. In what might come as a startling growth to some, an order information leaked to the New Nissan Z discussion board means that the one gearbox accessible will likely be an automated — and never a dual-clutch unit derived from the GT-R platform, however the identical standard torque-converter unit from the usual Z-car.
If you happen to had been paying shut consideration to Nissan’s Nismo teaser video, the existence of an automated is probably not too shocking. We grabbed the next stills from the clip for instance the purpose. As you may see beneath left, there isn’t any clutch pedal seen; beneath proper, we see wheel-mounted shift paddles. Whereas that is no assure, it is a stable indicator that the automated is at the least accessible for the Nismo mannequin.
However the leaked order information would possibly simply seal the deal. It lists each the prevailing Sport and Efficiency fashions (Proto Spec is predicted to be dropped for 2024) in each automated and guide variants, then the Nismo by itself, and solely with the automated transmission. The order information additionally lists a few different options completely accessible on the Nismo mannequin, together with what seems to be an Alcantara inside trim and a set of Nismo racing stripes. Exterior end choices embody black, pink, white, gray and silver with a contrasting roof. It doesn’t seem that the Nismo will likely be accessible in blue or yellow at launch, which is a disgrace, as a result of these would simply be our high selections.
Given how shut we’re to launch, we should not have to attend an excessive amount of longer to get official manufacturing particulars from Nissan. In the intervening time, nonetheless, it seems the Nismo Z goes to observe the Subaru WRX GT method. This is hoping we’re unsuitable.
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