The new Z Nismo is a greatly improved performance machine over the standard car, but for the money, it still can't match its rivals.
Nismo. We were let loose on Sonoma Raceway to see whether it achieves the high-performance potential one expects from the Nismo badge.Nismo is set to go on sale this fall, with a starting MSRP of $66,085 . Yes, that price does seem pretty expensive, and we'll get to that later. For now, let's get into how it's different from the regular Z.Nismo and increased cooling capacity, engine output increases to 420 horsepower from 400, and to 384 pound-feet of torque from 350.
After turning a few"get-to-know-you" laps, we started exploring the Nismo's potential. Right off the bat, it's noticeably stiffer and more planted. There's also a marked increase in traction and grip. Barreling toward turn one, the nose is more eager to turn in, slicing a path to the apex cone. Rough pavement right near the rumble strips barely phases composure. Back into the throttle, and the smooth twin-turbo V6 begins to sing.
Odds are, most Z Nismo drivers won't be spending the majority of their miles at a track, so we also took it for a spin into wine country. Despite fears that the suspension would be too stiff for public roads, the ride is perfectly acceptable for performance-minded drivers. It’s most definitely on the firm side, and there's quite a bit of jostling over undulations in the pavement, but the initial impacts are blunted enough to keep from feeling overly harsh.
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